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When would we require ICSI instead of IVF?
When the male partner has a major sperm deficiency
for example a sperm count of lower than 1 million moving sperm or if they
have failed to fertilise their partner's eggs after an IVF treatment.
How long is the waiting list?
The waiting list varies for appointments to see
the doctors from a matter of days, from the receipt of the referral letter,
up to 13 weeks which would be the maximum in accordance with the Patient's
Charter.
Is there any upper age limit?
The female should be aged 50 or under for egg
donation and 45 or under for IVF/ICSI and other treatments.
What are the current success rates?
Look at ‘Clinical Results’ in our about section.
If we already have children can we still receive treatment?
Yes although this will generally be self-funded.
How can we receive funding?
This will depend upon your local area health
authority and funding is not guaranteed. We would initially advise you to
contact your GP or local area health authority for further information on
funding.
Does the unit offer sex selection?
This is not currently offered at our unit but
should there be genetic reasons why you may need sex selection we would
refer you for pre-implementation diagnosis which is not currently offered at
our unit.
Do you treat single women and lesbian couples?
Yes, these are reviewed on a case-by-case basis as
with all our patients.
Do you offer any counselling?
Professional counselling is available free of
charge to all our patients.
What are your current prices?
Please click here to view our price list.
What happens if the treatment fails?
If your treatment does not result in a successful
pregnancy the doctor will see you again. At these consultations the doctor
will review all aspects of your treatment and discuss your next step. This
could range from stopping the treatment, to continuing with the same
treatment or switching to an alternative.
How do we find the ACU?
The unit is based on the second floor at the
Birmingham Women's Hospital, Metchley Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham. A
map will be sent out to you with your first appointment /
or you may download one by clicking here.
Can we attend without an appointment?
Due to the guidelines laid down by our local area
health authority it is not possible for you to be seen by one of our doctors
without an appointment.
How do we get an appointment at your clinic?
You need to be referred from either your own GP or
referred by a specialist who you have been seeing for infertility. This is
the case whether you wish to be seen as an NHS patient or as a private
patient.
Can we be seen privately?
Yes, the clinic offers private treatment. You
would need to be referred from either your own GP or referred by a
specialist who you have been seeing for infertility.
What happens at our first appointment?
When you first attend our clinic you will be
welcomed by a member of the reception staff who will check that the details
which we have for you on computer are correct. You will be given at least
two forms - one is a consent form for you to complete which gives us
permission to write to your GP, the other is called "The Welfare of the
Child" which we ask you to give to your GP to complete and return to us.
You will then be asked to take a seat in the patient waiting
area. A nursing assistant will then call the female partner through to take
details of her weight, height and a urine sample. These details will be
recorded in the clinic notes.
Following this, you will then be called through as a couple
to see the doctor.
We are paying for our treatment and need to know when this
has to be paid by.
The time of your payment depends upon the type of
treatment you are undergoing. If you are having IVF/ICSI/or egg donation you
will need to have paid in full by the time you are having your down
regulation scan. For all other treatments you need to pay by day 9.
Can we pay in instalments?
Unfortunately we cannot take payment from you in
instalments as this is not the policy of the Birmingham Women's Hospital.
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