Assisted Conception Unit

What we do

Our Assisted Conception Unit (ACU) was founded in 1983. It was the fourth unit in the UK to deliver a child after treatment with in-vitro fertilisation (IVF).

We provide a comprehensive range of investigations and treatment for infertility including:

• IVF
• intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
• surgical sperm collection
• ovulation induction (OI)
• intra-uterine insemination (IUI)
• donor sperm treatment - consult our Information for recipients of donor sperm
• egg donation and surrogacy co-ordination
• sperm and embryo cryopreservation
• sperm washing for HIV-positive men
• blastocyst embryo transfer
• surrogacy
• surgery for fibroids, endometriosis and tubal disorders.
  

We treat couples, single women, same-sex couples and HIV-positive men and women. Consult our Information for HIV positive patients requesting Assisted Conception.

For more information on what we offer, how to start treatment and the available fertilisation techniques, read ACU Frequently Asked Questions or come to one of our Assisted Conception Open Evenings. These take place on the third Monday of each month, with talks from Consultants, Specialist Nurses and Embryologists - call to book a place 0203 299 5390.

Over the past year, there has been a huge increase in the percentage of patients who have a clinical pregnancy following IVF or ICSI treatment at King’s Assisted Conception Unit.

* Clinical Pregnancy Rate

Preparing for your appointment

Patients who meet Primary Care Trust (PCT) criteria may receive NHS funded treatment and we can advise you about this.

Anyone who does not fulfill the criteria may opt to self-fund their treatment. Check out our ACU treatment prices.

Location

First floor, Mapother House, De Crespigny Park, London, SE5 8AZ

Contact Details

• Main Reception: +44 (0)20 3299 5390
• Departmental Email: kch-tr.fertility@nhs.net

Patient Information Leaflets

• Guide to Assisted Conception Services

Conditions we treat

Unexplained infertility

Male factor infertility

• azoospermia (donor sperm bank/surgical sperm collection)
• mild/moderate and severe reduction in sperm numbers or quality
• retrograde ejaculation
• genetic problems.
  

Female infertility

• anovulation
• ovarian failure
• polycystic ovarian syndrome
• uterine problems
• endometriosis
• genetic problems.
  

What is required before referring a patient

Patients need to meet criteria set by the PCT to be investigated and treated on the NHS.

Blood tests and scans are done on day one to five of the menstrual cycle; semen analysis can be done any working day of the week. Patients need to phone reception and book a time for the relevant test.

Booking a patient at King's

Routine Referrals

Please send written referrals by post to:

ACU
1st Floor Mapother House
De Crespigny Park
King's College Hospital
London SE5 9RS

Or fax to 020 3299 5392

Emergency Referrals

To arrange for a patient to be seen within two weeks, please call 020 3299 5390 or fax 020 3299 5392.

Other Queries

For non-urgent queries, please email kch-tr.fertility@nhs.net.

Referral Forms

There are no referral forms for this service.

Key Clinical Staff