A heterosexual couple interested in IVF - Herts & Essex Fertility Centre

Alice and Mark finally got their dream baby

Alice and Mark had been trying naturally for a very long time before deciding to proceed to the IVF route. Along the way, they suffered miscarriages, ectopic pregnancy, and six unsuccessful IVF cycles all of which were a very difficult and emotional journey. “The most important element of our journey is that we did not give up hope”, they said.

Alice was diagnosed with PCOS and one functioning tube however it wasn’t clear why her treatment wasn’t successful and so when all their hopes felt lost, they decided to try egg donation.

Alice and Mark finally got their dream baby

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*The names in this treatment journey have been changed to protect the patient's confidentiality.

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A heterosexual couple interested in IVF | Alice and Mark finally got their dream baby

We were shocked and thrilled to fall pregnant on our first attempt and really cannot put into words how fortunate we are and how eternally grateful we are to our altruistic donor.

If we were able to, we would like to thank her in person, however, we do not know how we would ever be able to put into words how much having our little baby boy has changed our world.

We read the testimonials upon researching into H&E and never in a million years did we think we would be writing about our own success story. We will never take our family for granted and will send positive thoughts to all of those facing similar journeys. We hope our story gives others the hope and strength to continue on… Dare to dream

A heterosexual couple interested in IVF

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Treatment	Cost*
Treatment*
Initial Consultation	£250
Anti-Mullerian hormone (AMH) + Thyroid function test (TFT)	£125
Semen analysis including HBA test	£195
Treatment information appointment (TIA) - consultation with a nurse prior to starting treatment	£125
Recruitment fee for egg donation programme (non-refundable)	£750
Egg donation cycle (Inc. ICSI, donor medication & blood tests (HE6)	£7,750
Blastocyst culture (in the event that a day 2 or day 3 embryo transfer is recommended, we will refund you the cost of blastocyst fee)	£695
Blastocyst culture refers to the practice of developing embryos within a laboratory setting until they reach the blastocyst stage (Day 5 of development). By extending the in vitro culture period until the blastocyst stage, embryos can be observed for a longer period of time in their development.
HFEA Fee	£100
The HFEA charge fertility clinics a cost for each cycle of IVF and IUI they perform, to cover their costs to regulate them.
Saline Infusion Sonography	£495
A saline infusion sonogram (SIS, saline sonography) is an ultrasound test to check if the endometrial cavity (inside of the uterus) appears normal.
CMV for recipient	£85
CMV is a common virus that is usually harmless. Sometimes it causes problems in babies if you catch it during pregnancy (congenital CMV). It is a simple blood test.
Thyroid Function Test (TFT) [Thyroxine T4 Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)]	£70
Patient - Pre-Treatment Screening - FBC, HIV, Hep B (Core & Surface antigen), Hep C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Rubella, HB electrophoresis	£200
Partner - Pre-Treatment Screening - HIV, Hep B (Core & Surface antigen), Hep C, Chlamydia & Gonorrhea	£200
Prostap	£200
Prostap – PROSTAP SR is a synthetic hormone which can be used to reduce the levels of testosterone and estrogen circulating in the body. It is used to reduce the thickness of the lining (endometrium) of the womb (uterus) in preparation for treatment.
Progynova (84)	£18
Progynova – Progynova is a drug containing oestrogen. It helps to grow and maintain your endometrial lining and sustain a pregnancy. It also helps your placenta function, boosts blood flow to your uterus and primes your body for breastfeeding.
Cyclogest (4 boxes)	£104
Cyclogest – Cyclogest pessaries are progesterone supplements to thicken the uterine lining and prepare the body to support the embryo, so the embryo can successfully implant and grow.
Embryo Glue	£295
Embryo Glue is a specialised culture medium that is enriched with a naturally occurring substance called Hyaluronan. Hyaluronan is found throughout the body and is thought to be important in fertility as the levels of hyaluronan increase within the uterus around implantation. If you chose to use Embryo Glue, this will be used instead of conventional culture medium at the point of embryo transfer. The embryo selected for transfer will be placed within the Embryo Glue ahead of transfer. You will not need to do anything differently during the embryo transfer process. There are no additional risks in the use of Embryo Glue further than those associated with routine fertility treatment. Embryo Glue has been classed as an ‘add on’ by the HFEA. An ‘add on’ is a treatment that can be offered by a clinic which may not have enough evidence to show that it is effective at increasing the chances of having a baby (https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/treatment-add-ons/#What-are-add-ons). Each ‘add on’ is ranked according to the quality of evidence to support their use and Embryo Glue, along with other media containing hyaluronan, has been ranked as ‘amber’. The HFEA acknowledge that there is one high quality study which supports that Embryo Glue may increase the chances of having a baby with fertility treatment whilst other studies are deemed to be of moderate quality and as such the use cannot be routinely recommended for all fertility patients (https://www.hfea.gov.uk/treatments/treatment-add-ons/hyaluronate-enriched-medium/). Your Clinician and Embryology team will be able to give you further guidance should you wish to use Embryo Glue in your treatment.
PICSI	£390
Pregnancy scan	£200
An early pregnancy scan is performed in the first 5-11 weeks of pregnancy and will: Determine the presence and location of a pregnancy Confirm the fetal heartbeat (possible after 7 weeks of pregnancy) Check the viability of a pregnancy (the likelihood of problems or complications) Diagnose a multiple pregnancy (singleton, twins, triplets or more) Calculate your estimated due date (EDD)
* The price list above sets out our latest costs of common treatments, investigations, and services as an illustration only and does not include medication as this is relevant to each individual's circumstances. If you would like further details please contact us.

Key Benefits

The key benefits of this treatment journey at Herts & Essex Fertility Centre

Personalised Service

We offer a one to one service. Our patients feel that they could not wish for a higher standard of care and personal attention, whatever the outcome of their treatment. They appreciate our personal touch, attention to detail, accessibility and deep empathy.

Our very own Egg Donation team

At the Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, we pride ourselves on our very own in-house Egg Donation team which helps ease donors’ experience and allows recipients to find the right donor for them. The team ensures that recipients’ and donors’ requirements are being matched in a very discreet and confidential manner.

Have you ever thought of egg sharing for no cost IVF treatment

Egg sharing anonymously brings together women who need IVF treatment for different reasons. One woman will potentially have the ability to make plenty of eggs during her own IVF treatment while the other is waiting for the precious gift of donated eggs to fulfill her dream of having a baby.

It gives women, who generously wish to donate eggs, the opportunity to help other women and in return, it helps towards funding their much-needed IVF treatment.