Why Choose the Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health?
Phenomenal Success Rates
The CRGH is a leading IVF centre with over 21 years experience in assisted conception. We have one of the highest success rates in UK, and our centre has helped couples to conceive 4000 babies.
Individualised Treatment Regimen
A leading consultant personalises treatment programmes for each patient optimising individual success.
7-day-a-week service
Critical procedures such as egg collections and embryo transfers are performed on the most of advantageous day. We ensure that patients have access to essential services seven days a week at the Weekend On-Call Clinic
State of the Art Laboratory Techniques
The CRGH boasts one of the leading laboratories in the UK, performing blastocyst culture, intracytoplasmic morphologically selected sperm injection (IMSI) and array-CGH. Our vitrification methods have resulted 65% clinical pregnancy rate for women of all ages.
Donor Egg and Sperm banks
The CRGH developed the UK's first donor egg bank.
Pre-Implementation Genetic Diagnosis
The CRGH leads in the field of PGD and pioneered the diagnosis which led to the first babies in the UK born free of specific cancer genes.
Centrally Located
Located minutes from Kings Cross, Chancery Lane and Russell Square Stations.
We place great emphasis on pre-treatment workup including :-
- Investigate ovarian reserve with ORT
- Undertake a 3D SIS and Dummy Embryo Transfer
- Investigate the lining of the womb to ensure the best possible environment for developing embryos with 3D HyCoSy
- Utilise Dilapan to widen the cervical canal to minimise trauma to patient and embryos.
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3D SIS and Dummy Embryo Transfer
3D Saline Infusion Sonography (3D SIS) is a visualisation of the womb cavity by ultrasound using a contrast medium (normal saline), and Dummy Embryo transfer is a "dummy" or trial run for the process of embryo transfer. It is necessary to do this to establish whether the transfer is likely to be easy or difficult and allows us to take measurements and/or note any deviations of the uterus.
3D HyCosy
3D HyCoSy is a visualisation of the uterine cavity and the fallopian tubes. This is performed by ultrasound, using a contrast medium (normal saline). This test is usually done in conjunction with the Dummy Embryo Transfer.
A catheter is introduced to the uterus via the vagina and an ultrasound probe is then placed in the vagina. When the uterus is visualised the contrast medium is then injected via the catheter and the results can be seen on the ultrasound screen.
This procedure is undertaken during the preparation phase of treatment and is performed to investigate any possible polyps, fibroids or growths that may impinge on the uterine cavity, thereby decreasing the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Should any anomalies be detected at this phase it can then be treated prior to commencing stimulation for IVF.
A catheter is introduced to the uterus via the vagina and an ultrasound probe is then placed in the vagina. When the uterus is visualised the contrast medium is then injected via the catheter and the results can be seen on the ultrasound screen.
This procedure is undertaken during the preparation phase of treatment and is performed to investigate any possible polyps, fibroids or growths that may impinge on the uterine cavity, thereby decreasing the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Should any anomalies be detected at this phase it can then be treated prior to commencing stimulation for IVF.
In some women the cervix (neck of the womb) is very tight and the catheter can be difficult to pass causing a delay in the procedure which could be harmful to the embryos.
Dilapan is a small firm rod that is inserted into the womb opening (cervix) to widen it before embryo transfer.
The Dilapan is designed to stretch the cervix gently prior to the time of the transfer so that the procedure goes smoothly. Dilapan is inserted prior to the commencing of stimulation for IVF and the effects usually last around two months.
Due to the unpredictable nature of IVF and fertility treatment we offer an on-call clinic at the weekends for essential services. We ensure that patients have access to essential services seven days a week at the Weekend On-Call Clinic
These include:-
- ORT
- IUI procedure
- Day 4 Blood tests for IVF/GIFT stimulation
- Embryo Transfer
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Egg Collections (when deemed necessary to maximise success)
This ensures that essential services are delivered at the most efficacious time to maximise success.
This clinic is staffed by one Doctor, one Nurse and one Embryologist and begins at 9:00am.
