Fertility treatment options for single women
At City Fertility, we are passionate about helping single women turn their dream of motherhood into a reality. Fertility treatments are becoming increasingly common amongst single women, offering a solution for having a family without having a partner.
We strive to provide as much information as possible regarding our treatments so you are able to make an informed decision about which option is best for you.
City Fertility delivers a variety of comprehensive fertility treatments (using donor sperm) to give single women the opportunity to start their family.
Available treatment options for single women using donor sperm include:
- Donor Insemination (DI).
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) with donor sperm.
- Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) with donor sperm.
- Egg freezing and storage.
- Genetic testing – Pre-Implantation Genetic
- Investigation and treatment of recurrent
miscarriage.
Range of donor sperm
City Fertility has a good variety of clinic recruited donor sperm, with a range of donor profiles, so you can select your closest match.
To ensure the safety of our patients, all our sperm donors undertake both a semen analysis and a series of pathology and saliva tests as part of the routine screening process. Screening tests include: HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphilis, Human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) 1+2, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Cystic Fibrosis, Karyotype, Blood Group, FXS, SMA, Full Blood Count, Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea and extended genetic carrier screening.
All our sperm donors have consulted a qualified fertility counsellor.
Step-by-step guide to becoming a sperm recipient
Medical consultation
You will attend a consultation with a City Fertility specialist, where you will learn about the medical procedures involved and have your medical details assessed.
Pathology collection
Routine screening tests will be required before commencing treatment. You will need to have your blood tested, and your results will be forwarded to your specialist.
Counselling
It is compulsory for all single women considering using donated sperm to attend a counselling session. This will give you the chance to ask any questions or raise any concerns you may have in regards to the treatment.
Patient education presentation
Before beginning your treatment, you will also be required to have a patient education presentation. This presentation may be self-directed or done by the clinic fertility nurses. Information will be provided about your treatment cycle, medications and their side effects, and any day-to-day requirements. You will be given consent forms to fill in and sign. Consent forms are required to be returned before the commencement of the treatment.
Final review
Before you can start treatment, the specialist and fertility nurses will perform a final review of the counselling reports, blood tests and consent forms to make sure everything is in order.
Treatment
It is advised that you follow a healthy lifestyle prior to, and during, your treatment. A balanced diet, regular exercise and limited alcohol is recommended. Before treatment, you will be required to stop smoking and restrict your alcohol consumption.
Take the first step
The first step towards accessing fertility treatment is to book an appointment with one of our specialists.
Our highly regarded specialists can give you a personalised assessment of your chance of achieving a pregnancy and discuss the different options available to you.
In order to help you choose your fertility specialist all of their profiles, including photographs, biographies and contact details, can be accessed via our Specialist team page.
If you are unsure of whom you would like to see, please contact our Fertility Advice Centre on 1300 354 354 and they will be able to assist you in choosing which specialist is most suited to your needs.
Please note you will need to obtain a referral from your GP to one of our accredited fertility experts.
From the outset of your journey, City Fertility will strive to provide clear and comprehensive information so you feel you can take part in, and make well-informed decisions.
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