IVF options for single women
We understand that there are many different reasons why, as a single woman, you might be considering IVF treatments. At abc ivf, we're delighted to be able to support single women throughout their fertility journey and are proud to have helped many women start a family.
If you have any questions about treatment at abc ivf please contact our experienced team who will be happy to help.
What are your treatment options?
IVF - During IVF, a woman’s eggs are collected from her ovaries and fertilised with sperm in the laboratory. Any embryos created in this process, will later be placed back into the womb to grow and develop. If you need donor sperm to complete your family we can help.
Egg Freezing - Some women are not ready to have a baby but wish to preserve their fertility for the future. Freezing your eggs is a method of preserving your fertility and improving your chances of having a baby later in life.
Egg Sharing - Sharing your eggs means donating half of the eggs collected in your IVF cycle to another woman who cannot conceive with her own eggs.
Watch Agnieszka's interview
Watch Agnieszka's interview
"I decided to be a single mother mainly due to my age. I hadn’t found a partner and couldn’t wait any longer but I have always wanted to become a mother so I decided to go through IVF treatment on my own. Being a single mother isn’t easy but its very rewarding. For me, it’s been an amazing journey. If you are 100% sure you want to be a mother, just go for it. I promise you’ll never regret it."
Our treatment packages
Our abc IVF package is a comprehensive and affordable fertility package which includes stimulation medication and monitoring blood tests.
- Treatment consultation
- Screening tests (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV)
- Monitoring scans & blood tests (Oestradiol & Luteinizing Hormone)
- Ovarian stimulation & trigger medication
- Up to 3 weeks luteal support medication (progesterone pessaries)
- HFEA fee
- Counselling (elective)
- Expert clinical advice
- Egg collection & sedation
- Blastocyst culture (if appropriate)
- Fresh embryo transfer
- Early pregnancy scan
- Follow up consultation
Our abc IVF + Donor Sperm package is a comprehensive and affordable fertility package which includes stimulation medication, monitoring blood tests and donor sperm.
- Treatment consultation
- Screening tests (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV)
- Monitoring scans & blood tests (Oestradiol & Luteinizing Hormone)
- Ovarian stimulation and trigger medication
- Up to 3 weeks luteal support medication (progesterone pessaries)
- HFEA fee
- Counselling (elective)
- Clinical advice
- Egg collection & sedation
- Donor sperm
- Blastocyst culture (if appropriate)
- Fresh embryo transfer
- Early pregnancy scan
- Follow up consultation
Our abc Egg Freezing package is a comprehensive and affordable fertility package which includes stimulation medication and monitoring blood tests.
- Treatment consultation
- Screening tests (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV)
- Monitoring scans & blood tests (Oestradiol & Luteinizing Hormone)
- Ovarian stimulation and trigger medication
- Expert clinical advice
- Egg collection & sedation
- Follow up consultation
- 1 year storage
You’ll help other women, and receive one IVF cycle, blood & screening test free of charge, and pay £750* towards medication and screening.
- Review consultation
- Screening tests (Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV)
- Monitoring scans & blood tests (Oestradiol & Luteinizing Hormone)
- Ovarian stimulation and trigger medication
- Up to 3 weeks luteal support medication (progesterone pessaries)
- HFEA fee
- Counselling (elective)
- Expert clinical advice
- Egg collection & Sedation
- Blastocyst culture (if appropriate)
- Embryo transfer
- Early pregnancy scan
- Follow up consultation
Frequently asked questions
What is the first step to starting treatment?
The first step to starting treatment at our clinic is to book an Initial Consultation and Scan. This is a 45 minute appointment with a specialist Nurse Consultant.
The first part of the appointment includes an advanced Pelvic Assessment Scan which will help us assess your egg reserve, the health of your uterus, endometrium (lining of the womb), ovaries and follicles.
You will then have a consultation with your Consultant who will explain your results, discuss your medical history, answer any questions you may have and talk you through your individualised treatment plan.
If you are ready to go ahead, you can start treatment as soon as your next menstrual cycle.
Where do you get your donor sperm from?
We work with only recognised and licensed donor banks to provide the best quality sperm. All sperm donors have to be in good health and are screened for sexually transmitted diseases and some genetic disorders. The sperm is assessed as high quality before being approved for donation.
CREATE Fertility Sperm Bank offer international sperm and provide FREE shipping between our clinics.
We also work in partnership with the Cryos International Sperm Bank and the European Sperm Bank where you can access their donor bank and order sperm direct with them.
Is there a waiting list for donor sperm?
Generally, there isn’t a waiting list, but it depends on your situation because there is currently a shortage of sperm from BAME communities.
What information can you get on the sperm donor?
The information you will be able to find out is:
- a physical description (height, weight, eye and hair colour)
- the year and country of birth
- their ethnicity
- whether they had any children at the time of donation, how many and their gender
- their marital status
- their medical history
- a personal description and goodwill message to any potential children (if they chose to write one at the time of their donation).
You won’t be able to find out any information that might reveal who the donor is.
If a child is conceived via the sperm donation, they have the option to contact the clinic when they turn 18 for information on the identity of the donor.