Assisted Conception in the UK

Assisted conception refers to medical treatments that help people become pregnant when natural conception has not been successful. It includes a broad range of techniques from simple interventions like ovulation induction to advanced laboratory methods like IVF, ICSI and donor conception. This guide explains the different types of assisted conception available in the UK, when they're recommended, what to expect from treatment, and how to choose the right clinic. What Is Assisted Conception? Assisted conception describes any fertility treatment where medical or laboratory techniques are used to help sperm meet egg, create an embryo, or support implantation. It includes: IUI (intrauterine insemination) IVF (in vitro fertilisation) ICSI (intracytoplasmic sperm injection) donor eggs and donor sperm embryo donation surrogacy egg/embryo freezing treatment for single parents and same-sex couples The type of treatment recommended depends on the cause of infertility, age, and personal preferences. Why People Choose Assisted Conception difficulty conceiving naturally age-related fertility decline low AMH or low ovarian reserve male-factor infertility ovulation disorders blocked fallopian tubes genetic conditions same-sex couples and single parents previous pregnancy loss unexplained infertility Assisted conception offers structured, evidence-based pathways to parenthood for a wide range