The treatments we’ll offer you depend on the results of your investigations. There are a number of specific causes of infertility, but many couples find the most common issues are either male factor, tubal infertility, or problems with ovulation.
There is often an overlap, and in many cases no obvious cause is found. This is called ‘unexplained infertility’. This can be frustrating, but there are multiple treatment options.
Occasionally, the problem can be more psychological than physical. In these cases we can refer you to experts in psychosexual medicine who are specifically trained to deal with these situations.
Planning for pregnancy
If you are planning to become pregnant, there are steps you can take to ensure you give yourself the best chance of a healthy outcome. Click here for more information.
Treatments at NUH Life
The treatments we offer at NUH Life are:
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) – using partner sperm
Donor insemination (DI) – using donor sperm
Treatments available elsewhere
IVF/ ICSI treatment is not available at NUH Life, however if IVF or ICSI is the right treatment for you, we will support you to find the clinic that’s right for you.
Self-funded treatment versus NHS-funded
Unfortunately NHS funding for fertility treatment is quite limited, and many patients find they have to pay for their treatment because they do not meet the NHS criteria.
At NUH Life we provide both NHS-funded treatments and self-funded treatments to the exact same high standards that we would expect for our own friends and family.
Click here for more information about NHS-funding and self-funding.