Fertility challenges can make the journey to parenthood difficult for many couples and individuals. Treatments like In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) offer an effective medical solution to help achieve pregnancy.
At Luna Fertility Clinic, We provide advanced IVF treatment supported by experienced fertility specialists and modern technology.
We focus on personalized care, helping patients in Surrey understand their fertility options and move forward with confidence.
Choosing the right clinic is important for a successful IVF journey. Luna Fertility Clinic offers patient-focused fertility care supported by experienced specialists and modern reproductive technology.
We create tailored IVF plans based on your hormones, reproductive history, age, and individual fertility needs.
Our team of doctors and embryologists guide you through every step of IVF with precision, skill, and care.
We use cutting-edge labs and embryo culture systems to maximize the chances of healthy embryo development.
We support you emotionally and practically, ensuring guidance, reassurance, and comfort throughout treatment.
At Luna Fertility Clinic, we help individuals and couples facing fertility challenges.
IVF is often recommended when natural conception is difficult or other treatments have not worked.
The IVF journey begins with a comprehensive consultation and fertility evaluation. During the first visit, fertility specialists review the patient’s medical history and discuss reproductive goals. This step helps determine whether IVF is the most appropriate treatment.
Blood tests check hormone levels that affect ovulation, egg quality, and overall fertility potential.
Pelvic ultrasound evaluates ovaries and uterus to provide insight into egg supply and reproductive health.
Male partners are tested for sperm count, movement, and shape to assess fertilization capability.
Specialized tests may be recommended to better understand fertility issues and guide treatment planning.
The IVF process involves several carefully coordinated stages designed to maximize the chances of successful fertilization and pregnancy.
Each stage is monitored by experienced fertility professionals.
The IVF cycle begins with ovarian stimulation. Fertility medications are used to encourage the ovaries to produce multiple eggs in a single cycle.
Normally, a woman releases only one egg per month. IVF stimulation helps develop several eggs, increasing the chances of creating healthy embryos. During this stage:
Once the eggs reach optimal maturity, the next step of the IVF process is scheduled.
Egg retrieval is a minor medical procedure performed under light sedation.
During this procedure:
A thin needle is guided through the vaginal wall using ultrasound.
The needle collects eggs from the ovarian follicles.
The procedure typically takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
After retrieval, the eggs are immediately transferred to the laboratory where embryologists prepare them for fertilization. Most patients return home the same day and resume normal activities shortly afterward.
Once the eggs are retrieved, they are combined with sperm in a controlled laboratory environment. Fertilization may occur naturally in the culture dish, or specialists may use advanced techniques to assist the process.
The resulting embryos are carefully monitored as they grow over several days. During this period, embryologists assess:
Cell division patterns
Embryo structure
Overall developmental quality
Only the healthiest embryos are selected for transfer.
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Embryo transfer is a simple and painless procedure. During this step:
A selected embryo is placed into a thin catheter.
The catheter is gently inserted into the uterus.
The embryo is released into the uterine lining.
The procedure usually takes only a few minutes and does not require anesthesia. After the transfer, patients are advised to rest briefly before returning home.
Approximately 10 to 14 days after embryo transfer, a blood test is performed to confirm pregnancy.
If the test result is positive, the clinic continues to monitor the pregnancy with:
Hormone level checks
Ultrasound scans
Early pregnancy care
These steps ensure that the pregnancy is developing normally during the early weeks.
Modern fertility medicine includes several advanced techniques that can improve IVF outcomes. We offer a range of innovative procedures designed to enhance fertilization and embryo selection.
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a specialized fertilization technique often used alongside IVF.
In this procedure, a single healthy sperm is directly injected into an egg. This method is particularly helpful in cases involving:
Low sperm count
Poor sperm movement
Previous fertilization failure
ICSI significantly improves fertilization rates for many couples experiencing male factor infertility.
Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT) allows doctors to analyze embryos for genetic abnormalities before transfer.
This advanced screening method can help:
Identify chromosomally normal embryos
Reduce the risk of inherited genetic disorders
Improve implantation success rates
PGT is especially beneficial for patients with recurrent pregnancy loss or known genetic conditions.
Embryos are sometimes cultured in the laboratory until they reach the blastocyst stage, typically five to six days after fertilization.
Blastocyst stage embryos provide more information about developmental potential, allowing embryologists to select the strongest candidates for transfer.
This approach often improves implantation success.
Embryo freezing, also known as cryopreservation, allows extra embryos to be stored for future use. Frozen embryos may be used in later treatment cycles without repeating the entire IVF process.
Cryopreservation provides several benefits:
At Luna Fertility Clinic, patients benefit from a highly experienced fertility team providing expert IVF care and personalized treatment plans.
Associate Professor and Consultant in Reproductive Medicine, IVF, and surgery, specializing in fertility and menopause care.
Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist and Honorary Associate Professor, focusing on IVF, hormones, and reproductive health.
Gynaecologist and menopause specialist, Honorary Associate Professor, offering advanced fertility care and IVF expertise.
Consultant Endocrinologist and Researcher, specializing in reproductive endocrinology and fertility treatments for complex cases.
The cost of IVF treatment at Luna Fertility Clinic can vary depending on several factors.
Typical considerations include:
Number of IVF cycles required
The total cost depends on how many IVF cycles may be needed to achieve a successful pregnancy.
Additional fertility medications
Medications used for ovarian stimulation or hormone support may influence the overall treatment cost.
Use of advanced techniques such as ICSI or PGT
Specialized procedures like ICSI or preimplantation genetic testing can affect the total cost of treatment.
Embryo freezing and storage
Cryopreservation and storage of embryos for future cycles may be included in the treatment plan.
IVF success rates can vary depending on several medical and lifestyle factors. At Luna Fertility Clinic, our specialists carefully evaluate these factors to improve the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Age of the Patient
Age plays a major role in IVF success because egg quality and quantity naturally decline over time.
Embryo Quality
Healthy embryos have a higher chance of implanting successfully and developing into a pregnancy.
Uterine Health
A healthy uterine lining helps the embryo implant properly and supports early pregnancy development.
Lifestyle Factors
Healthy habits can positively influence fertility outcomes and improve IVF success rates.
Your dream of starting a family deserves the very best care. At Luna Fertility Clinic, we walk alongside you every step of the way — from your first consultation to the moment you’ve been hoping for, with expertise and compassion you can trust. Book your IVF consultation today. Your journey starts here.
4 Harley Street – London – W1G 9PB
Luna Fertility Hospital – The Warren – Ashtead – Surrey – KT21 2SB
(+44)02031376093
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