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Fertility Centre at Life
Fertility Centre at Life
Contact: (0191) 213 8213 - Reception
Welcome to the Newcastle Fertility Centre at Life
Newcastle Fertility Centre was established in 1991 has since developed and expanded and gained the prestigious status it holds today. The Centre moved from the RVI site in 1999 to the Bioscience Centre in the International Centre for Life and was officially opened by Professor Lord Robert Winston on 22nd February 2000.
Newcastle Fertility Centre is an NHS facility within the Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and is linked with the Royal Victoria Infirmary. The Centre is also closely associated with the leading UK Medical School at Newcastle University and has active research and teaching programmes.
The Newcastle Fertility Centre primarily provides help and support for couples who have problems related to fertility. Most couples in the North East can be seen as NHS patients and we are pleased to receive referrals via your GP. A fee paying service is available for those who are not eligible for NHS funded treatment.
Where to find us
The unit is located in the Bioscience Unit at The International Centre for Life, Newcastle upon Tyne. We can be found adjacent to the Central Station in Newcastle with access to Main Line Rail, Metro and Bus connections.
Parking can be located near the unit at Times Square Multi Storey car park, a 2 minute walk from the unit.
See a map with directions to the International Centre for Life here
Investigations and treatments
Investigations available include all the latest techniques available for assessing both male and female infertility.
Treatments offered include:
- Ovulation induction for women who do not have periods
- In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) including the use of donor sperm and eggs and Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
- Donor insemination (DI)
- Counselling
Support services
We recognise the stress that infertility causes couples. We have trained experienced infertility counsellors within the Centre and also provide an independent counselling service for anyone who requests it. The patient self-help group, HOPE, is an active local group and we would be happy to put you in touch with them.
