Y-microdeletions - King's Fertility Clinic

On some occasions even if the basic karyotype is normal (46 XY for a man, 46 XX for a woman), closer inspection of the Y chromosome (using advanced genetic technology) may show that there are sections missing – called Y-microdeletions.

If this is the case, and depending on the type of deletion, it may be that there are no recoverable sperm to use for any future IVF treatment, or there may be a small amount that can be used with IVF-ICSI once sperm is retrieved via a surgical procedure called a microTESE. In such cases, any male children will also carry this Y-microdeletion.

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Normal opening hours until 22nd and then please see below.

22nd December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1700.
23rd December – Unit is closed
24th December – Unit is closed
25th December – Unit is closed
26th December – Unit is closed
27th December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.
28th December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.
29th December – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.
30th December – Unit is closed
31st December – Unit is closed
1st January – Unit is closed
2nd January – 0830 until 1700 the phones will be open as normal. The clinic is open 0830 until 1730.

Normal opening hours after 2nd January.