Fertility assessment
Tests for one or both partners, followed by an appointment that explains every result in plain words.
From$480
Clear answers, at a pace that suits you
Northlight is a fertility centre for couples and for people starting a family on their own. We offer consultations, tests and treatment programmes, explain every stage and every cost in plain words, and never expect a decision at the first visit.
60 minfirst consultation
1 counsellorwith you at every stage
Each costin writing before it starts
- Couples and single people welcome
- Counsellor at every stage
- Costs written down first
- Appointments from 07:30
Your first consultation
The first appointment lasts about an hour with a fertility doctor. We go through your medical history, any tests you have already had and how long you have been trying, and you can come alone, with a partner or with someone for support.
You leave knowing which tests might help and what they cost, and with time to think. Nobody is asked to choose a treatment that day, and some people need nothing more than reassurance and advice.
- Consultation $220, with written notes afterwards
- The first conversation can be by video
- Earlier results can be described in the request form
- Same sex couples and single people welcome
The stages, in plain words
Every path is different, and some people stop after the first or second stage. This is the general shape.
Consultation
An hour with a doctor to talk through your history and decide which tests are worth doing.
Tests
Usually blood tests and an ultrasound scan, plus a semen analysis where a partner's sperm would be used.
Your plan
The doctor explains the results and the options, from monitoring cycles to IUI or IVF, or no treatment at all.
Treatment
Each programme has its own timetable of medicines, scans and procedures, explained by a nurse beforehand.
Afterwards
A pregnancy test or a review appointment, and time with the counsellor whatever the outcome.
Programmes we offer
Each programme starts only after a consultation and the tests that show it suits you.
Cycle monitoring
Scans to track ovulation over a few cycles, sometimes with tablets or injections to help it happen.
Per cycle, from$650
IUI
Prepared partner or donor sperm placed in the womb at the time of ovulation.
Per cycle, from$1,150
IVF
Eggs collected and fertilised in the laboratory, then an embryo transferred to the womb.
Per cycle, from$6,900
Egg freezing
Eggs collected and frozen for possible use later, with storage and its legal limits explained.
Per cycle, from$4,800
Donor programmes
Treatment with donor eggs or sperm. Laws on donation differ by country, and the counsellor explains what applies here.
CostBy quote
Costs, and what each one includes
Guide prices. After your consultation you receive a written estimate for your own plan, and each stage is paid before it begins, never as a package in advance.
| Item | What it includes | From |
|---|---|---|
| First consultation | An hour with a doctor and written notes | $220 |
| Fertility tests for one person | Blood tests, an ultrasound scan and a results appointment | $480 |
| Semen analysis | Laboratory analysis and a written report | $140 |
| IUI cycle | Monitoring scans, sperm preparation and the procedure | $1,150 |
| IVF cycle | Monitoring scans, egg collection, laboratory work and one embryo transfer | $6,900 |
| Egg freezing cycle | Monitoring scans, egg collection and the first year of storage | $4,800 |
| Storing eggs or embryos | Each further year | $420 |
Medicines are priced separately because doses differ from person to person, and your estimate gives a likely range. Public funding and insurance for fertility treatment vary widely by country and region, so ask what you may be entitled to before paying privately.
Support for the feelings, too
Fertility treatment can weigh on hope, on relationships and on work. Every programme includes a session with our fertility counsellor, and more can be arranged at any point, before, during or after treatment, whatever the outcome.
The counsellor is there to listen, not to persuade, and can point you to support groups and services near you. If you ever feel unable to keep yourself safe, do not wait for an appointment: phone the emergency number where you are, or a crisis line, that same moment.
- One counselling session included in each programme
- Further sessions $70 each
- A quiet room away from the main waiting area
- Counselling before any donor treatment
Inside the centre
Quiet rooms on one floor, with chairs spaced apart in the waiting room for privacy.
In patients' words (example reviews)
Every cost was written down before the first test, and nothing changed afterwards. That made a frightening year a little easier to plan.
The doctor never rushed, and when a cycle was cancelled the nurse called the same afternoon to explain why and what came next.
Starting this alone felt daunting. The counsellor's sessions mattered as much as the medical care, and nobody ever made the choice feel strange.
Questions people ask before a first visit
Is a referral needed?
No, you can contact us directly. In some countries a referral from a family doctor is needed for public funding or insurance, so check before booking if that applies to you.
Can single people and same sex couples be treated here?
Yes. Treatment with donor sperm or eggs is available, and the counsellor explains the laws on donation where you live, which vary by country, including what a child may later learn about the donor.
What are the chances that treatment will work?
That depends on many personal factors, including age, the cause of infertility and the treatment chosen, so no single figure would be honest for everyone. Your doctor talks about your own situation once the tests are back. In some countries a national regulator publishes data about clinics, which you are welcome to read.
Are there risks?
Yes. Fertility medicines can cause side effects, including a rare overreaction of the ovaries that needs close care, and treatment can lead to twins or more, which carries extra risks. Procedures such as egg collection carry small risks too, and your doctor explains each one before you consent.
Who can we talk to about how this feels?
Our counsellor, at any stage, whether or not you are in treatment with us. Friends, family and support groups can help too, and if you are in crisis, a local crisis line or emergency service can help right now.
How are costs paid?
Each stage is paid before it begins, and you are never asked to buy a package of cycles in advance. Payment is arranged directly with the patient office at the centre.
Request a first consultation
Tell us who will be coming, how you would like to meet and a day and time that suit you. The patient office replies within one working day, and you only need to share what you are comfortable sharing.
- In person or by video for the first conversation
- Costs in writing before each stage
- Payment arranged directly with the centre
Visiting the centre
The centre is on the fourth floor of the riverside medical centre, with quiet waiting rooms and a second exit for anyone who prefers it.
Patient office
Fourth floor of the riverside medical centre, with lifts, quiet waiting rooms and parking below
Opening hours
| Monday to Friday | 07:30 to 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 to 12:00, scans and procedures |
| Sunday | Only when a treatment cycle needs it |
Guides to each stage
Plain guides to tests, IUI, IVF and egg freezing are given at the first consultation and can be emailed beforehand. Ask for any guide through the form or by phone.