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Patient Information Leaflets
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Clomifene
Clomifene is a medication prescribed to stimulate and /or regulate ovulation in women who have irregular or absent cycles. It is prescribed for women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a very common condition where cells of the lining of the womb (the endometrium) are found elsewhere, usually in the pelvis and around the womb, ovaries and fallopian tubes. It mainly affects women during their reproductive years.
Gonadotropin
Gondaotropin is a treatment of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) injections used to stimulate ovulation. It is used for patients with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) when clomifene or letrozole has not induced ovulation. It is also used for patients with infertility due to pituitary gland failure and some male infertility.
Heparin (Fertility patients)
Heparin is a blood thinning treatment that does not harm your baby. It reduces clotting in the blood and can possibly help a pregnancy to implant in the womb.
HyFoSy
This leaflet provides information on booking a HyFoSy ultrasound scan for patients under the care of the Fertility Clinic.
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)
For women having a hysterosalpingogram (HSG), an X-ray examination of the uterus and fallopian tubes.
Hysteroscopy outpatient information
This leaflet will help answer some of the common questions asked about this procedure before you arrive for your appointment.
Hysteroscopy polypectomy
This leaflet is for women having a hysteroscopy (procedure to investigate abnormal bleeding) and/or uterine polypectomy (removal of polyps) under general anaesthetic.
In vitro fertilisation (IVF)
This information is for women who have been offered treatment for fertility problems with in vitro fertilisation (IVF)
Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injections (ICSI)
This leaflet explains the process of ICSI, which is sometimes used as an alternative to traditional IVF.
Intra-unterine insemination (IUI)
Information on this process which is used to treat infertility problems through the Fertility Clinic.
Laparoscopy and dye
This leaflet outlines what will happen during a laparoscopy and dye for patients using the Fertility Clinic.
Letrozole
To provide information on the fertility drug Letrozole as discussed with your Fertility Clinic nurse or doctor.
Male factor sub fertility
This information explains the tests which may be carried out to explore the underlying causes of male factor sub-fertility (low sperm count known as oligospermia).
Metformin for polycystic ovary syndrome (Fertility clinic patients)
This leaflet provides information on PCOS and treatment using Metformin for patients under the care of the Fertility Clinic.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
This leaflet explains what polycystic ovary syndrome is, how it is diagnosed, how it may affect you and how it is managed.
Pregnancy after multiple previous caesarean births
This information is to inform you of concerns that may arise if you have previously had one or more Caesarean births.
Recurrent miscarriage information
Iformation for women and couples who have had three or more miscarriages. It is based on the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guideline ‘The Management of Recurrent Miscarriage’.
Surgical sperm retrieval (SSR)
SSR is a technique for collecting sperm from a man’s testicles. It is a minor procedure, usually carried out as a day case under local anaesthetic and sedation.
Transcervial resection of a fibroid (TCRF)
This leaflet is for women having a trans-cervical resection of a fibroid (TCRF) either as a treatment for heavy periods or for subfertility.