11/12 Grand Parade, Cork

+353 21 2355784

+353 21 4248822

pregnancy care - fertility services

We offer a range of fertility services depending on your individual situation

Are you thinking of trying for a baby?

This is designed for individuals or couples who have recently started trying to conceive or are considering a baby in the future.


Have you been trying for a baby but nothing is happening?

If you have been trying to conceive for a while and feel it’s time to consult the experts, then this is this package is best option for you and your partner. A woman's age is one of the main factors influencing her chance of conception. Ideally, investigations should be started after six months of trying if the woman is over 35 and if younger, after they have been trying to conceive for 12 months. The above services consist of a 30-minute consultation with one of our female GPs, ideally on day 2-4 of your cycle. The cost is €80 for individual females (AMH test may incur an additional fee) and €80 for individual males. 

Female Partner

  • Fertility questionnaire
  • Relevant examination
  • One set of blood tests on Day 2-4 of your cycle
    • LH, FSH, Oestradiol
    • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
    • Prolactin Hormone
    • Rubella screening
    • Viral screen for Hepatitis B, C, HIV (this is mandatory for all patients attending assisted conception units)
    • Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
       
  • Further blood test on day 21 of your cycle (or adjusted to cycle length)
    • Progestogen : €30
    • Gynaecological examination + cervical smear if due
    • Urine based test to exclude infection

Male Partner

  • Fertility questionnaire
  • Relevant examination
  • Viral screen as above
  • Referral for Semen Analysis

For both partners

  • Personalised advice to enhance fertility based on findings
  • Referral to specialist services as appropriate