Wessex Fertility - Consultation Booklet

A Guide to Wessex Fertility

A Guide to Wessex Fertility

What documents or tests do I need to complete before the start of my treatment? We will provide and explain to you the authorisations and consent forms that need to be signed and provided to us before you commence your treatment. You will also need to have some screening tests (some need to be repeated even if you have had them before) and have the results available before your treatment. Will my weight affect my fertility treatment choice? Possibly. For the treatments that we offer at Wessex Fertility the optimum BMI (body mass index) for female patients is between 19 and 28 (and advise a maximum of 35 and minimum of 19). Patients falling outside of our maximum and minimum BMI range can in some circumstances be offered treatment after consultation with the doctor but may have to either gain or lose weight before commencing treatment. Women who are not in the ideal BMI do have a lower chance of success including a higher miscarriage rate and a higher incidence of complications in pregnancy whether conceiving via assisted conception or naturally. Will my age affect my fertility treatment choice? Wessex Fertility offer treatment using own eggs to women up to the age of 44 years and do not recommend using your own eggs over this age group. However, we are happy to discuss this on an individual basis. We offer egg donation to women up to the age of 50 years. There is not an upper age limit for men, but it is recognised that there can be some developmental problems for children born to older men and we would discuss these with you at an initial consultation. Patients who are HIV or Hepatitis positive – can we still have treatment? We regret that we cannot treat patients who are HIV or Hepatitis positive. Under HFEA regulations patients who are infectious for these viruses must be treated in specialist units. We can advise where to seek help in these cases. How private are the consultations? The privacy and dignity of all employees, patients and visitors are respected at all times. Patient consultations are always carried out in a private consulting room. For further privacy patients have the opportunity to be covered and/or screened. Please notify the clinic if you wish to make particular privacy arrangements.

Wessex Fertility is a member of a group of fertility centres known as “The Fertility Partnership”, specialised in providing diagnosis and treatment for fertility, gynaecological and women’s health problems. It is a limited company, (Wessex Fertility Limited) that employs dedicated teams of qualified and experienced staff all of whom actively participate in Continuing Professional Development. The clinic is led by GMC registered consultant gynaecologists with expertise and specialist training in fertility and reproductive medicine. We devise and provide personalised treatment plans within the purpose built premises which include private consulting rooms, laboratories, a theatre and a recovery room. Our specialist teams provide experienced medical, nursing, scientific, counselling and administrative support during treatment according to the unique needs of each patient. Our philosophy is to keep patients fully informed of their treatment management options throughout their consultations and attendance at the clinic. All patients are treated on an out-patient basis but have access to all of the clinic’s support services via the telephone at any time during their registration period with the clinic. Emergency on-call cover for those receiving treatment is provided at all times during the year. Details of a next of kin, friend or representative are held on record at Wessex Fertility as a contact point, in the unlikely case of an emergency. What treatment are available? Wessex Fertility offers a full range of treatment from ovulation induction through to complex IVF with embryo testing. The doctor will discuss with the best treatment option with you, including costs and success rates at your initial consultation. We also offer advice on natural conception, diet, lifestyle and weight management in order to improve your chances of conception and your chance of a healthy pregnancy. How will I know how much the treatment is going to cost? All patients will receive a price list before their private consultation. In addition to this a price list is available to view on our website: www.wessexfertility.com. An estimated personal costing plan will be provided to you at your initial consultation after you have discussed your treatment options. When and how do I make the payment? Payment for treatment is required in full before the treatment commences. Invoices are issued to patients and payment can be made with credit or debit cards, cash or via BACS. With regret, we do not accept American Express.

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