Question 1

Does London Women's Clinic offer egg donation for IVF treatment?

Accepted Answer

Yes, London Women's Clinic provides egg donation through its dedicated London Egg Bank. The Egg Bank maintains the largest UK‑recruited, HFEA‑compliant donor database, offering a wide range of ethnicities and no waiting list for patients. Donor eggs are sourced from altruistic, ID‑release donors who undergo rigorous screening and testing. The clinic’s specialised egg‑donation programme includes personalised treatment plans, access to high‑quality donor eggs, and reported industry‑leading success rates for donor‑egg IVF cycles, with live‑birth rates comparable to or exceeding those of own‑egg cycles.

Question 2

What are the IVF success rates at London Women's Clinic?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic reports age‑stratified live‑birth rates for IVF/ICSI cycles based on HFEA‑validated data. For patients under 35, the 2021 live‑birth rate per fresh embryo transfer was 34%, matching the national average, while the 2022 clinical‑pregnancy rate per fresh transfer was also recorded (exact figure pending). Women aged 35‑37 achieved a 30% live‑birth rate in 2021, those 38‑39 a 20% rate, 40‑42 a 6% rate, and 43‑44 a 4% rate. The Darlington site reported a 51% clinical‑pregnancy rate for under‑35 patients in 2022 and a 42% live‑birth rate in 2021, indicating higher outcomes in some regions. Cumulative live‑birth rates (including fresh and subsequent frozen transfers) for under‑35 patients reached 46% in 2022. All figures are submitted to the HFEA and reflect the clinic’s use of blastocyst culture, vitrification and precision embryology to optimise outcomes.

Question 3

What is the maximum age for IVF treatment at London Women's Clinic?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic offers IVF to patients up to age 45, with a specific “over‑40s” programme that tailors stimulation protocols and embryo transfer strategies for older women. Success rates decline with age, as reflected in the clinic’s published data: live‑birth rates per fresh embryo transfer are 34% for under‑35s, 30% for ages 35‑37, 20% for 38‑39, 6% for 40‑42, and 4% for 43‑44. The clinic evaluates each patient individually, considering ovarian reserve, health status and personal circumstances, and may adjust treatment plans or recommend alternative options such as donor‑egg IVF for patients beyond the optimal age range.

Question 4

What fertility treatments and services does London Women's Clinic offer?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic provides a full spectrum of assisted reproduction options. Core IVF services include conventional IVF, ICSI, and IVF with pre‑implantation genetic testing (PGT‑A/PGT‑M). Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is offered with partner or donor sperm, and the clinic runs dedicated programmes for egg freezing, sperm donation, and egg donation through its London Egg Bank. Additional specialised services comprise embryo screening, surrogacy coordination, fertility health assessments, fertility MOT tests, and over‑40s fertility programmes. The clinic also supports single women and same‑sex couples with tailored treatment pathways, including donor gamete programmes and legal counselling.

Question 5

Does London Women's Clinic provide fertility treatment for same-sex couples?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic provides inclusive fertility services for same‑sex couples. Female couples can pursue IVF using donor sperm, IUI with donor sperm, or egg‑donation cycles, while male couples are supported through surrogacy arrangements and sperm‑donation programmes. The clinic’s ROPA (Reception of Oocytes from Partner) protocol is available for lesbian couples wishing to share genetic material. Dedicated consultants, legal advisers and counselling services ensure that same‑sex couples receive personalised treatment plans, comprehensive donor‑gamete options and full compliance with UK reproductive legislation.

Question 6

Who are the fertility doctors and specialists at London Women's Clinic?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic’s medical team includes Dr. Timea Kovats, a Consultant Gynaecologist and IVF Specialist with experience dating back to 1993, who leads complex cases such as polycystic ovarian syndrome and premature ovarian failure. Professor Nick Macklon serves as Medical Director, bringing world‑renowned expertise in reproductive medicine and a history of academic leadership across Europe. The clinic’s embryology department is headed by Elena Linara‑Demakakou, Lab Manager and Quality Lead, a senior embryologist with 15 years of experience and a Royal College of Pathologists diplomate. Supporting the physicians are a lead fertility nurse, Jackie Richardson, and a multidisciplinary team of consultants, nurses, sonographers and senior embryologists across fourteen UK locations, ensuring comprehensive patient care.

Question 7

What is the history and background of London Women's Clinic?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic was founded in 1985 on Harley Street, London, and quickly became a pioneer of routine IVF techniques in the UK. Over more than three decades the clinic has expanded to fourteen locations across England and Wales, including satellite sites in Harrow, Brighton, Cambridge, Canterbury, and Darlington. It boasts a legacy of innovation, such as early adoption of blastocyst culture, vitrification, and pre‑implantation genetic testing. The clinic holds accreditation from the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) and maintains a reputation for high success rates, extensive donor programmes, and a commitment to inclusive, patient‑centred fertility care.

Question 8

Does London Women's Clinic treat single women seeking fertility treatment?

Accepted Answer

London Women's Clinic explicitly welcomes single women for fertility treatment. The clinic offers a comprehensive fertility health assessment tailored for single patients, including pelvic ultrasound, AMH testing and semen analysis when donor sperm is used. Single women can access IUI with donor sperm, IVF with donor eggs, or their own eggs, and benefit from the clinic’s extensive donor‑sperm programme, which provides screened, HFEA‑compliant donors with no waiting period. Dedicated nursing and counselling support guide single patients through each step of their journey, ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment.

Question 9

What IVF laboratory technology does London Women's Clinic use?

Accepted Answer

The IVF laboratory at London Women's Clinic employs state‑of‑the‑art technologies to maximise embryo viability. Key platforms include time‑lapse imaging for continuous embryo monitoring, vitrification for rapid cryopreservation of eggs and embryos, and blastocyst culture to select high‑quality embryos. The lab operates under a NSHCS licence for training reproductive science trainees and follows strict quality‑control standards overseen by a dedicated Quality Lead. Precision Embryology protocols integrate advanced incubators, automated embryo handling systems and comprehensive genetic screening (PGT‑A/PGT‑M), ensuring consistent high success rates across all treatment cycles.

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