We provide a comprehensive fertility preservation service for patients at risk of fertility loss due to medical or surgical treatments or underlying conditions.
We are part of the NHS England network and are the designated regional centre for the Ovarian and Testicular Tissue Cryopreservation programme (OTTC) for the South of England.
We offer sperm, egg (oocyte), embryo and ovarian/testicular tissue cryopreservation, alongside specialist fertility counselling before and after treatment.
Who we see
We see children, young people and adults who may be at risk of fertility loss, including those:
- Requiring chemotherapy, radiotherapy or other treatments that may affect fertility
- With medical or genetic conditions associated with reduced fertility
- Requiring surgery that may impact reproductive organs
- Considering gender-affirming treatment
How to refer
We accept referrals from primary and secondary care. Urgent referrals are prioritised to avoid delays to treatment. Please see referral options below.
We accept referrals for sperm storage for patients at risk of permanent infertility due to medical treatments.
Laboratory reports for the following blood tests must be included with the referral. An appointment cannot be booked without these results:
- HIV 1 and 2
- Hepatitis C antibodies
- Hepatitis B core antibody
- Hepatitis B surface antigen
At UCLH, we can only store sperm for patients with negative virology test results. For urgent referrals with positive virology please refer to Chelsea and Westminster.
Additional tests are required for patients whose partner is unable to carry a pregnancy (for example, same-sex relationships), to enable future use in surrogacy:
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis A
- Chlamydia
If the patient or their partner is from a high-prevalence HTLV area, please also include:
- HTLV-1 antibodies
Referral process: Please complete the fertility laboratory referral form and email it to uclh.fertilitylab@nhs.net.
Ovarian stimulation, oocyte collection and storage of eggs or embryos for future use.
Laboratory reports for the following blood tests must be included with the referral. An appointment cannot be booked without these results:
- HIV 1 and 2
- Hepatitis C antibodies
- Hepatitis B core antibody
- Hepatitis B surface antigen
- Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH)
At UCLH, we can only store sperm for patients with negative virology test results. For urgent referrals with positive virology please refer to Chelsea and Westminster.
Referral process: Please complete the fertility preservation referral form and email it to uclh.fertilitypreservation@nhs.net.
Ovarian and testicular tissue cryopreservation are specialist surgical procedures used to preserve fertility in patients who are unable to store eggs or sperm, including pre-pubertal girls and boys.
Referral process: please complete:
Email both forms to uclh.
A surgical procedure to move the ovaries away from radiation fields to reduce damage.
Referral process: Please complete the fertility preservation referral form and email it to uclh.
We offer a specialist late effects clinic for patients who have completed cancer treatment and require assessment of their reproductive function or advice on pregnancy planning.
This clinic provides:
- Assessment of ovarian or testicular function following treatment
- Guidance on timing of pregnancy and safety following cancer treatment
- Discussion of available fertility treatment options, including transplantation of cryopreserved ovarian or testicular tissue, where appropriate
We work closely with oncology teams to provide coordinated, individualised care.
Referral process: Please complete the fertility preservation referral form and email it to uclh.fertilitypreservation@nhs.net.
We offer specialist fertility counselling to support patients in making informed decisions.
This includes:
- Understanding the impact of treatment on fertility
- Exploring fertility preservation options
- Support at the time of treatment and when considering use of stored material
