Male fertility clinic

Male Factor Infertility consultation, analysis, investigation and diagnosis.

Sperm Retrieval is a broad term describing a variety of modern surgical techniques used to obtain sperm without ejaculation. For patients with non-obstruction azoospermia a microsurgical sperm retrieval (micro TESE) may be indicated.

Vasectomy reversal is an operation to reconnect or unblock the vas deferens and restore the flow of sperm from your testicles to your penis.

Appropriate testing and accurate interpretation of semen analysis results is vital to achieve a reliable diagnosis for male factor infertility.

The analysis is currently performed by our consultant embryologist Ms Claire Mooney.

• The number of sperm present. This is important as sperm have to travel an exceptionally long distance from the vagina into the fallopian tubes to meet the egg. If the count is too low, the chances of sperm finding the egg is going to be very much reduced.
• The percentage of sperm that are moving and analysis of how progressively mobile these sperm are. Sperm need to be able to move rapidly and in straight lines if they are to be successful in reaching the egg.
• The shape of the sperm (morphology) with a detailed breakdown of defects. If sperm are an abnormal shape this can decrease their ability to fertilise an egg.
• MAR antibody test (IgA/IgG). If antibodies are present, this can cause the sperm to stick together and reduce the ability of the sperm to fertilise an egg
• Presence of other cells as a marker of inflammation or infection as this may reduce fertility.

Results available on the same day, including a full explanation of your results with our Embryologist Miss Claire Mooney.

We currently hold an evening and weekend clinic for semen analysis which is held at both Spire Thames Valley Hospital and Spire Windsor Clinic.

Please call Fertility Solutions: 01753 891118 or click here to book an appointment.