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IVF Explained

Although your treatment plan will be unique to you, it’s likely that it will fall into one of two pathways – In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) or Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) 

Our fertility experts will help you determine which is the right treatment pathway for you. Until then, you might like to explore the useful resources in this section, designed to inform and empower you before taking the next step.

What is IVF?

IVF is one of the main techniques we use to help women have a baby. It involves using fertility medication to stimulate your ovaries so they produce eggs ready for collection. Eggs are then fertilised using a prepared sperm sample to create embryos which are transferred back into your womb.
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What is IUI?

IUI is a fertility treatment also known as “artificial insemination” that involves carefully placing good quality sperm inside the womb. The treatment can be performed in two ways at our clinic: in a natural cycle without fertility medicines or in a stimulated cycle with fertility drugs. It’s a good option for couples where the male partner has a low sperm count or poor sperm motility, or for single or gay women where there is no male partner. Find out more about IUI here.
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The IVF Process

Every patient is unique as is their treatment plan.  But to give you an outline of what's involved in the IVF process please download this infographic.

 

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Advanced testing and investigations

Advanced testing and investigations

We’re committed to giving you the best possible chance to have a baby. That’s why our fertility treatments are underpinned by advanced tests and investigations. They provide an in-depth understanding of your fertility health including any issues that might be preventing you from conceiving.
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Specialist supplementary treatments

Once your doctor has a full understanding of you, your medical history, and your fertility health, they may recommend additional treatments to enhance your chances of and reduce your time to a successful pregnancy.
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Why Harley Street Fertility Clinic

In the pursuit of helping patients become parents, Harley Street Fertility Clinic combines outstanding expertise with state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring a comprehensive and cutting-edge approach to fertility care where no stone is left unturned.

 

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Further help

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Jargon Buster

Fertility treatment, especially IVF, can be confusing and full of medical terminology, so we’ve created a Jargon Buster to help you make sense of it all.
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Fertility FAQ's

FAQ

When it comes to fertility treatment there’s so much to think about and it’s normal to have a lot of questions. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, you might like to explore our frequently asked questions which contain all the things we get asked most often.
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icon-IVF Explained

Jargon Buster

Fertility treatment, especially IVF, can be confusing and full of medical terminology, so we’ve created a Jargon Buster to help you make sense of it all.
Explain the jargon Explain the jargon
Fertility FAQ's

FAQ

When it comes to fertility treatment there’s so much to think about and it’s normal to have a lot of questions. If there’s anything you’re unsure about, you might like to explore our frequently asked questions which contain all the things we get asked most often.
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Staying informed

To help you feel informed and in control of your fertility journey, you’ll find a wide range of tools and resources to support you before, during and after your treatment.

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Webinars

Listen to past webinars and register for new ones in our vast library of inspiring and informative content.
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Blogs

Browse an array of interesting articles on varied topics written by our expert team of fertility specialists.
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