Andrology

 

 

Andrology, derived from the Greek word andros, or man, is defined as the medical specialty that deals with men's health, particularly relating to problems of the male reproductive system. Our laboratory andrology service therefore deals with all things related to male fertility and in particular its diagnosis, preservation and treatment. We are located within the Fertility Unit in East Block B floor of the QMC campus.
 

Our diagnostic service provides:

• Diagnostic semen analysis  - as part of a routine infertility investigations

• Post vasectomy semen analysis (PVSA) – to check the success of the vasectomy operation

Our sperm bank cryopreserves and stores sperm from men:

• Prior to chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for cancer or other chronic conditions

• Prior to surgery  - particularly to the genital or urinary tract and including vasectomy

• Prior to assisted conception – for those men who find it difficult to provide a specimen to order for storage or who cannot be present during treatment or

•  As part of the Sperm Donation process
   

Our other services include:

• Preparation of sperm as part of an intrauterine insemination treatment or donor insemination

• Recruitment of sperm donors and provision of donor sperm for treatment

Key Contact Details

Andrologists
Tom Newton	tom.newton@nuh.nhs.uk
Tracey Simpson	tracey.simpson@nuh.nhs.uk
Karen Pooley	karen.pooley@nuh.nhs.uk
Consultant Scientist/Head of Laboratory
Dr Mathew Tomlinson	mathew.tomlinson@nuh.nhs.uk

                         

Location

East Block, B Floor Nottingham University Hospital (Queen’s Campus) Derby Rd, Nottingham.  NG7 2UH.Tel  0115 9249924 ext 62749. Fax 0115 9194497

 

Appointments

Semen Analysis/Post vasectomy Analysis/Test Wash – Testing must first be requested by a Doctor (GP or Fertility Specialist) using our own request card – The patient then makes the appointment directly with the laboratory by telephone on 0115 924 9924 ext 62749. Patients may self refer themselves for test but must pay the result and for any following consultation

For sperm storage please ensure that you do not simply leave a message but talk to a member of staff directly
 

Available Times

The laboratory is normally open 8.00am-4pm Mon-Fri (except bank holidays)

Out of hours work is normally only performed for the oncology service if sperm storage is required immediately and chemotherapy cannot be delayed.