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You should only follow a low fibre diet if your medical team have advised you to do so.
If the test shows missing segments on the Y chromosome, the doctor may offer you treatment for retrieving sperm.
Please contact your consultant if you have any questions.
If so please click the link below to request a space.
Deficiency is common but patients are more at risk if anabolic.
Urine samples can be stored refrigerated overnight if clinically appropriate and unavoidable.
Some babies need special care in hospital if they are born early or if they: have a low birthweight have an infection have jaundice have had a difficult
Please contact the laboratory if there is a clinical need for testing.
If you have any concerns about this, please ask your pharmacist for advice.
Bleeding - is common during the procedure but will be controlled using medication if required.
Where to turn if you’re struggling with becoming a parent
If you would like a pump for home use, please ask a member of staff.
If you too would like to speak up, learn new skills and help improve the hospital services for children and young people, we are always looking for more
If pregnancy is suspected, collect an early morning (first) urine sample and retest.
If you want to lose weight, they can support you with this at a later date.
If you wish to make a formal complaint, please contact our Patient Advice and Liaison team.
You may not need a follow up appointment but if you have any concerns or if any of the following apply to you, please contact your GP for advice.
➢ If you have any questions about Patients Know Best, please email the team at ghn-tr.pkb@nhs.net
What should I do if I am unable to attend this appointment or wish to change the date?
Refrigerate samples if transport is delayed. Turnaround time Microscopy results on day of receipt Culture results 2 – 3 days