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 Nottingham University Research and Treatment Unit
During the IVF cycle, the woman undergoes ovarian stimulation which is carefully monitored by ultrasound scans and blood tests. Following an injection to mature the eggs (oocytes) within each follicle, the eggs are recovered from the ovaries, usually under general anaesthetic. These eggs are cultured overnight with sperm from the patient's partner (or with donor sperm) and the resulting embryos are transferred two or three days later to the uterus. If there are minor sperm problems, a higher concentration of sperm may be used in an attempt to improve the fertilisation rate. In some cases, IVF may not be possible due to very poor quality sperm and ICSI treatment would be advised.
As there are many reasons for infertility, so there are many treatments. Therefore, at NURTURE we offer a comprehensive service of treatments tailored to the needs of the individual. We believe that complex procedures, such as IVF and ICSI, should not be contemplated unless simpler forms of treatment are inappropriate. Whether you are referred to NURTURE after undergoing some form of simple fertility treatment, or you have received no treatment to date, our specialists will look at your individual case to ensure you get the care and support that is exactly right for you.
Counselling is an important and positive aspect of fertility treatment, aimed to help patients overcome some of the hurdles inherent in the route to successful conception. This service is free of charge and you can arrange an appointment through the NURTURE reception.
www.nurture.ac.uk
PHONE: 0115 823 0700
FAX: 0115 823 0651
Acupuncture Fertility Centre Nottingham
Men, did you know that it takes 100 days for a sperm to mature? This means that your preparation for 'the event' needs to be in place well in advance.
It is suggested that male subfertility may be a factor in 50% to 70% of couple infertility cases, and that up to 50% of male infertility may be unexplained. It is also generally accepted that in the Western world sperm counts have decreased over the last 30 years.
Acupuncture is based on the skilled observation of an individual using the four senses (seeing, hearing, touch and smell). To illustrate this, the acupuncturist may ask to feel your pulse and look at your tongue.
These findings are then compared against known models of health, using the ancient Chinese principles of Yin/Yang and the five elements, and any differences from the norm noted. Conventional medical diagnoses and basal body temperature results will also be taken into account.
Treatment progress is monitored through further observation of signs until the treatment aim is achieved. Most people's experience of needles is of those used in injections and blood tests.
Acupuncture needles bear little resemblance to these. They are much finer, and the sensation is often described as a tingling or dull ache.
www.acupuncturefertilitycentre.co.uk
44 Sevenoaks Crescent,
Bramcote,
Nottingham,
NG9 3FP
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