The purpose built Centre for Reproductive Medicine based at the University Hospital in Coventry has state-of-the-art facilities that contribute to both clinical excellence and patient comfort.
In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) was first undertaken at the Centre in 1990. The services have developed considerably and many thousands of cycles of IVF and ICSI have now been carried out. We have pregnancy rates which above the national average.
The outpatient clinics and diagnostic services are provided as NHS services with approximately half of the IVF and ICSI treatments funded by the NHS. The remainder is provided on a self funded basis. We offer the following services:
The experienced multi disciplinary team works closely with experts in gynaecology, early pregnancy and obstetrics to provide a seamless service. Combined clinics are held with specialists in endocrinology and urology, as well as having well established links with Genetics and Biochemistry.
Research is an important part of our activity and is undertaken in collaboration with the University of Warwick, one of the leading research institutions in the UK. Training is considered an important part of our work. We train doctors and scientists learning to specialise in this field as well as providing professional development for our own staff.
Clinics are held at the department's purpose built facility on the site of the University Hospital. The centre holds nurse led and consultant led clinics in the following areas:
GPs are welcome to refer patients to the Centre for Reproductive Medicine in accordance with NICE guidelines - where the couple has been trying to conceive for two years (one year if female over 37 years). The CRM requires a GP referral letter, it does not have to be a Dear Doctor letter. The responsibilities of the Primary Care Provider in referring a couple with fertility issues must ensure they:
For surgeries with access to CRRS, semen analysis and post vasectomy test results are available via the results reporting system. The results are located under the OTHER EVENTS TAB. Surgeries without access to CRRS are highlighted automatically when the results are entered and these results will continue to be posted out to these surgeries in the traditional way. Please be aware only the GP may have access to CRRS so please check before telling the patients that the results have not been received.
A member of our team will be happy to help you with any other queries you may have:
You can email the centre direct on crm@uhcw.nhs.uk
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8am-6pm (Telephones answered 8am-4pm Monday-Friday. An answerphone is available outside of these times)
Address: Centre for Reproductive Medicine University Hospital University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust Clifford Bridge Road Coventry CV2 2DX
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