Treatments

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT)

To differentiate the specific types of embryo testing, PGT is divided into three subtypes, defined as: “PGT for aneuploidies” or PGT-A PGT-A describes screening embryos for chromosome abnormalities, instead of its previous name ‘PGS’, PGT-A

Overview of Consultations

Infertility treatment can be expensive. As such we provide the information below in order to be transparent about the potential costs involved. Your first consultation: At your first appointment we will take a detailed history from you and review any previous

IVF Refund Package & Multicycle packages

CRGW Refund The CRGW refund programme allows a patients to know exactly what the cost of successful IVF treatment will be, and also how much you will spend if you are unsuccessful. This enables patients

Fertility MOT

The CRGW Consultation Package is a comprehensive investigation of both male and female partners, same sex couples or individuals for the most common causes of infertility. Many couples who have been trying to conceive for

Clomid follicle tracking with natural intercourse

Clomiphene (Clomid) and follicle tracking At CRGW our Clomiphene (Clomid) and follicle tracking package is a cost effective treatment option designed to help patients who: Don’t ovulate e.g. have PCOS Have open fallopian tubes Have normal

IUI (Intrauterine Insemination)

What is intrauterine insemination (IUI) and how does it work? Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves a laboratory procedure to separate fast moving sperm from slower or non-moving sperm. The fast moving sperm are then placed into

IVF

IVF What is IVF? In vitro fertilisation (IVF) literally means ‘fertilisation in glass’ giving us the familiar term ‘test tube baby’. During the IVF process, eggs are removed from the ovaries and fertilised with sperm

ICSI / IMSI

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) ICSI is a procedure that can be used as part of an IVF (in vitro fertilisation) treatment. It was introduced in 1992 and since then has become the most successful technique

Surgical sperm retrieval

Techniques for Sperm Recovery Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA) A PESA, is generally used where there is a blockage which prevents movement of the sperm between the testis (where sperm is produced) and the penis.

Egg / Sperm Share Program

Egg Share Program Many couples with fertility problems find themselves ineligible for treatment on the NHS but cannot afford to pay for treatment privately. Egg or sperm sharing provides IVF treatment for infertile couples who are prepared

Egg freezing (fertility preservation)

Why egg vitrification is superior to traditional egg freezing? (slow freezing) The egg is the largest cell in the body and is contained mostly of water. The classic problem with freezing eggs has been that

Sperm Freezing

Is sperm freezing right for me? You may want to consider freezing your sperm if: You have a condition, or are facing medical treatment for a condition that may affect your fertility. You are about

Embryo freezing

Often with IVF or ICSI treatment, people have good quality embryos leftover which they can’t use. Instead of discarding them, they have the option to freeze them to use in the future (in case treatment doesn’t

Donor sperm programme

Donor sperm programme Thank you for your interest in becoming a sperm donor / sperm sharer. Sperm donation may represent the only hope for some infertile couples to have children of their own, and can

Sperm donation – Sperm recipient program

There are several reasons why a patient / couple require treatment with donor sperm. CRGW have treated many patients / couples with donor sperm for for different reasons. These reasons may include: Some men do not

IVF lite

IVF LITE In IVF treatment, ‘gonadotrophin’ injections are used to stimulate the ovaries to increase the number of available eggs. IVF Lite (also called Minimal Stimulation IVF or Mild IVF) typically uses a lower dose

EmbryoScope

CRGW were the first clinic in Wales and the South West, and amongst the first clinics in the UK to offer a revolutionary new technique called ‘EmbryoScope Imaging’. This equipment records images of embryos every

Embryo Glue

What is EmbryoGlue EmbryoGlue is an implantation promoting transfer medium with a unique combination of hyaluronic acid and recombinant albumin. The addition of a high concentration of hyaluronic acid (HA) in a transfer medium, such as

Single Embryo Transfer (eSET)

For several years the HFEA have been asking IVF clinics to reduce their rates of multiple pregnancy – for reasons of safety for the mother and baby. They have been setting annual targets for clinics

Reproductive Gynaecology Services

Reproductive surgery is an important part of fertility care at CRGW. The aim of reproductive surgery is to correct defects, whether congenital or acquired, to restore normal anatomy and the spatial relationships between the Fallopian

Endometrial Scratch

Endometrial ‘Scratching’ Unsuccessful IVF is difficult to accept but is not uncommon. Embryo implantation is a complex process and some common causes of failure can be due to poor endometrial lining (endometrium) or a genetically

Pregnancy scanning services

Pregnancy scanning services – early pregnancy (performed from 6 to 16 weeks) These scans are performed for several reasons. The principal reason is for reassurance that the pregnancy is progressing satisfactorily and that the baby’s