Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, Hertfordshire. Specialised in IVF treatments, ICSI procedure, IUI, blastocyst transfer, artificial insemination, embryo transfer ... etc.

Referral Criteria

Criteria for referral for treatment
All requests for treatment are considered in accordance with the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act of 1990. We have certain limitations based on the age of the woman and her chances of success.

A woman requesting treatment using her own eggs must be 45 years or under, while women using donated eggs must be 50 years or under. Single women and lesbians are accepted but, as with all other couples, we have a statutory duty to consider the wellbeing of the unborn child and that of any existing children before we offer a licensed treatment.

We do not offer assisted conception treatment to men or women who are HIV positive.

Why is a referral necessary?
A referral letter from your GP or hospital specialist is required. This may be sent before your appointment or you may bring it with you on the day of your consultation. The letter helps us to complete your medical history with results of any previous investigations and treatment, and facilitate a general rapport with your own doctor.

Under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, we have a legal obligation to take account of the welfare of any child that may be born as a result of your treatment with us, as well as that of any existing child you may have responsibility for and who may be affected by the birth.

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Herts & Essex Fertility Centre, Hertfordshire. Specialised in IVF treatments, ICSI procedure, IUI, blastocyst transfer, artificial insemination, embryo transfer ... etc.

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