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Can I have the treatment on the NHS?
Several Primary Care Trusts (PCT) fund treatment in Oxford, however, the eligibility criteria varies from area to area so you will need to check with your local PCT. To find your local PCT visit: www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/PrimaryCareTrustListing.aspx
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I desperately want children but am single, can you help?
We have been treating single women for some time. Some women will be advised to have donor insemination and others to proceed to IVF treatment. You will need an initial referral letter as above and a subsequent appointment to discuss the most appropriate way forward.
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How much time off work will I need for treatment?
During your treatment you will be required to visit the Unit for a number of scans and blood tests. These appointments are usually in the mornings and take approximately half an hour. On the day of your egg collection and the day afterwards you should not go to work as the drugs used for sedation need time to be eliminated from your body. You will also need to take time off work on the day of the embryo transfer and the exact day for this procedure will depend on the number and quality of embryos developing. There is no evidence to suggest that taking time off work after embryo transfer improves your chances of pregnancy. .
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I do not live locally; can I still be referred to you?
Yes. We treat couples from different parts of the country. If you are travelling some distance however it is sometimes advisable to arrange to stay overnight locally after or before some procedures.
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Will I be able to travel out of the UK?
We recommend you do not leave the UK for up to 4 weeks after you know the result of your pregnancy test. If you become unwell abroad and it is related to your recent treatment cycle, it can be very difficult to help you. There is currently no evidence to suggest that flying in early pregnancy is detrimental. However the healthcare in the country of destination should be carefully considered prior to travelling.
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