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Need IVF advice? Want to know more about a specific treatment? Why not ask our Emeritus Professor Brian Lieberman. Submit your question below, and we’ll regularly publish questions which Professor Lieberman has answered on this page.

Latest Question: Conceiving naturally with low AMH

I'm 32 and had an AMH test done in January '12. My result came back at 0.07. Is there any chance at all of us conceiving naturally? Thanks

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• Fertility Questions (14)

  Semen analysis

  Dear Brian, my partner has recently had results from semen analysis. It was his first test - and though volume and motility seemed to be fine, it showed abnormal forms of 100%. We asked for further detail but our GP could not give us any. Clearly thi...

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• Treatments Questions (46)

  Low AMH?

  I have been told I am in the lowest band of fertility with a result of 1.5. Which option of treatment would you recommend as I am 35 and single? Should I expect to need drugs to stimulte ovaries?

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• Sperm Donation Questions (3)

  Sperm donor?

  Hi, I'm a young adult and was wondering what sort of treatment I would need. I only need a sperm donor, not IVF. How much would that cost and how does it all work as I want a baby but not a relationship?

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• Egg Donation Questions (5)

  Egg donor?

  I would like to know what my AMH level would have to be in order to become an egg donor at your clinic. Thanks, Samantha

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• Medical Issues Questions (26)

  IVF after sterilisation

  Hi, I have had 4 caesarian sections, I was sterilised, I've now been in a new relationship for over three years and he has no children of his own. We wish to have a baby together, would I be considered for IVF?

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• Getting Pregnant Questions (12)

  FSH Day 3

  I have been asked by my consultant to bring blood test results for FSH and oestradiol levels on day two or three but my cycle always starts on a Friday and my doctor's surgery closes over the weekend so would blood tests on day four be ok?

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• Older Women Questions (5)

  Considering IVF at 45 years old

  Dear Professor Brian, I recently turned 45 years old and have been trying to conceive for almost 3 years. I have miscarried twice in that time. My husband is 35 years old and already has a child. I have had various tests and everything is okay. We...

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• Egg Sharing Questions (7)

  Egg share

  Hi I have already done egg share before at a different clinic. Can you tell me if this service is avalible for me at this clinic? I have had both tubes removed and I have a low egg count. Thanks.

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• Advances & Breakthroughs Questions (2)

  Assisted Hatching

  Do MFS ever carry out assisted hatching? What are your thoughts on this please Professor Brian? Many Thanks

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• General Questions Questions (3)

  What happens if you have more than 12 cycles of clomid

  Hi I have read that clomid can cause cancer if you have more than 12 cycles. I can't remember how many I had but I know I had a lot as my PCT cut IVF so they gave me a prescription for 4 more lots at double dose and discharged me. This hurt my hips s...

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