Our Consultation Types
Initial Consultation
At the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health, the initial fertility consultation is the first step in almost every treatment journey.
Our initial consultation will be a sixty-minute appointment with a consultant of your choosing. During this time, your fertility consultant will ask you questions to understand your previous medical and fertility history, as well as your goals for treatment. Then, your consultant will talk you through some of the fertility treatment options that may be open to you, what they would involve and what the next steps will be.
This is also an opportunity for you to ask any questions about your fertility treatment options and get answers to any queries or concerns you may have.
Although our clinics and fertility consultants are based in London, we know that our patients come from all over the UK, and, indeed, all over the world. To ensure that everyone can easily access information about our services, the initial fertility consultation is held via video call.
Before Your Consultation – A Helpful Checklist
To get the most from your first appointment, it helps if we have the following results on file:
• AMH blood test (within the last 6 months) – can be done at any point in your cycle, except when on the contraceptive pill
• Semen analysis (within the past year) – results are usually available within approximately 24 hours after a 2-3 day abstinence period
Don’t have these yet? No problem – we can arrange them for you. Just mention it when you get in touch.
Having these results available can often mean your doctor can discuss your personalised treatment plan at your very first visit.
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FAQs About Fertility Consultations
The Process of Fertility Consultations
Should my partner and I both be on the call?
If possible (and applicable), we would ask that both you and your partner join the appointment – this gives them the opportunity to voice any questions or concerns, and allows our consultant to ask both of you any relevant medical questions.
If you are seeking single-patient treatment, you can bring someone on the call with you for support if you wish, but there is no obligation or need to do so.
Do I need to prepare anything in advance of a fertility consultation?
To help make your first consultation as smooth and productive as possible, we like to have any recent fertility test results on file before your appointment.
Specifically:
• AMH blood test - if you have had one within the last six months, please share these results with us in advance. Please note: AMH can be tested at any point in your cycle, but is not recommended if you are currently taking the contraceptive pill.
• Semen analysis - if a result is available from within the past year, this would be very helpful. If you haven't had one yet, it is typically performed after 2-3 days of abstinence, and results are usually ready within approximately 24 hours - meaning they can often be arranged in time for your appointment.
Having these results on file before your consultation can often avoid the need for additional investigations and a follow-up visit, allowing your doctor to move more quickly towards a personalised treatment plan.
If you don't yet have these results, we can easily arrange them for you - just ask when you book. Your doctor may still request further tests after your consultation based on your full medical history, but having these results ready is a great head start.
How long does a fertility consultation last?
An initial fertility consultation will take sixty minutes.
What will the consultant ask about?
Our consultant’s goal in the initial consultation is to gain an understanding of your circumstances and medical history, so some of the things they will want to discuss include:
Your goals for treatment
Many patients come to us for assistance in becoming pregnant or building their families, but you may also be looking to learn more about your reproductive health or understand your genetic profile.
Your medical history
Your consultant will need to discuss both your personal medical history and any relevant family history before they can recommend any treatment.
Any previous fertility treatments or investigations
Your consultant will need to understand if you have had any previous fertility treatments or investigations, and what the outcomes of these were.