Fertility MOT

This service is intended to offer peace of mind to single men and women, or couples in a relationship, who are planning to have children now or some time in the future. It can give you reassurance, that when the time is right for you to start your family there are no underlying health problems that could prevent you from conceiving. It can also give you time to treat any problems before they considerably reduce your chance of conceiving in the future.

If you would like to make an appointment, or would like further information please contact Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital on Freephone 0800 616267.

It is important to realise that a Fertility MOT is a ‘snapshot in time’

If you are in your thirties your fertility is already starting to decrease, and at the age of 35, your fertility has halved.  By the time that you reach your mid forties the chances of you conceiving can drop to about 5%.  The Fertility MOT is intended to give you real time assessment of your ability to conceive and reproduce.

Waiting lists for assisted conception services can be lengthy, and can vary depending on the area where you live.  For this reason you may wish to consider having a Fertility MOT whilst you are in your twenties, and then repeated when you feel that the time is right to start thinking about a family.

If the Fertility MOT identifies a medical problem our fertility specialists (who are consultant gynaecologists and urologists) will be able to advise you on the most appropriate course of action. Sometimes this may involve a change in lifestyle or we may recommend further investigations; occasionally this may mean fertility treatment, which we can provide. If you have private health insurance, some companies do provide cover for the diagnosis of fertility related problems. Please contact your insurer to check what you are covered for.

We have a range of MOT’s to suit your different needs.  Each MOT involves 2 visits to the hospital.  At your first appointment you will have the tests identified in your chosen assessment.  The second appointment will then take place about one week later, and will involve a consultation with a consultant gynaecologist, to discuss the results, answer any questions you have and discuss the next steps.

Women - Silver fertility assessment

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test – this gives a good estimate of the number of eggs remaining in the ovary (ovarian reserve), and therefore is an indication of the likelihood that you will be able to conceive.

Then review with a consultant gynaecologist, who has specialist training in fertility, to discuss the results.

Price - £250.

Gold fertility assessment

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test.

A transvaginal scan to check for abnormalities such as polyps, cysts and fibroids.  This is an ultrasound scan that uses sound waves to produce images of organs inside your body such as the uterus and ovaries. The procedure is painless and involves insertion of a small probe (similar in size and shape to a tampon) into your vagina.  No special preparation is required and there are no side effects.

Then review with a consultant gynaecologist, who has specialist training in fertility, to discuss the results.

Price - £495.

Men

Semen analysis – the test includes sperm count, motility, (this checks the concentration and activity of the sperm) and percentage of abnormal sperm

Then review with a consultant gynaecologist, who has specialist training in fertility, to discuss the results.

Price - £260.

Couples Silver fertility assessment

Woman:

Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test – gives a good estimate of the number of eggs remaining in the ovary (ovarian reserve), and therefore is an indication of the likelihood that you will be able to conceive.

Man:

Semen analysis to investigate sperm count, motility, (this checks the concentration and activity of the sperm) and percentage of abnormal sperm

Then review with a consultant gynaecologist, who has specialist training in fertility, to discuss the results.

Price £360.

We can also offer the following additional tests:

Chlamydia

Chlaymydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease and can be diagnosed by doing a test on a urine sample. Chlamydia is treatable, although it can remain undetected as there are often no symptoms.  If left untreated in women Chlamydia can cause permanent damage to the fallopian tubes that carry eggs from the ovaries to the womb.  In men, the infection can affect sperm, which may affect fertility.

Rubella

Rubella (German Measles) is usually a mild illness and occurs most commonly in young children, although it can affect everyone.  If you are pregnant and catch Rubella it can cause serious damage to your unborn child. This blood test checks antibodies in your blood to determine whether you are immune to German Measles. If not you should be immunised before planning to conceive.

Hysterosalpingogram (HSG)

A Hysterosalpingogram or HSG is an xray of the uterus and fallopian tubes. This investigation assesses the quality of your fallopian tubes; indicating how easily eggs can pass from your fallopian tubes to the uterus. This test can identify whether your fallopian tubes are blocked, and can locate where a blockage is.

It can also reveal abnormalities of the uterine cavity including scar tissue, fibroids and polyps.  Treatments are available for these conditions, but your ability to conceive can be adversely affected if they are left untreated.

Cystic Fibrosis test

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common inherited disease which is caused by a faulty gene.   It can affect many organs of the body but most of the symptoms affect the lungs and digestive system.  There is currently no cure for this disease.

Cystic fibrosis is inherited where both parents carry the faulty gene.  If only one parent has the faulty gene, this can pass to the child, who will become a carrier, but will not develop any symptoms of CF. If both parents are carriers there is a one in four chance of having a child with Cystic Fibrosis, and a one in two chance of having a child who is a carrier.

This blood test is used to screen potential parents and identify whether they are carriers of the gene that may be passed on to their unborn child.

If you would like to make an appointment, or would like further information please contact Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital on Freephone 0800 616267.