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You have been asked to produce a sample of semen for analysis (examination). Semen analysis is looking closely at the sample, through a microscope, to see how many moving sperm cells are present and whether they are normal in appearance. The quality of semen is a vital factor in fertility and for this reason careful examination of a semen sample is of great importance. This examination needs to be done in a laboratory and may need repeating.
This page gives you information about what to expect when leaving the Emergency Department after having had sedation.
Deficiency of the enzyme alpha-galactosidase, results in Fabry's disease, an X-linked, recessive, lysosomal storage disease, also known as Anderson-Fabry disease.
No specific preparation required
It is essential that your bowel is empty for this investigation. In order for your bowel to be empty please follow the instructions below:
We are sorry that you may be kept waiting on occasions during your visit. You may have to wait in a corridor until a cubicle or ward bed is available.
This page gives you advice on how to look after your back and pelvis during pregnancy, to lessen any pain or prevent pain happening.
The current status of our maternity services and birth options available to you.
This page explains how we handle your health records. Your records contain detailed information about your medical history. We want to assure you that your personal information is always handled with your confidentially in mind.
This page is a general guide for you, your family and friends.
This page is for people who have been told that a family member or someone very close to them has died. For many people this is a difficult time particularly if the death has been sudden. This page contains information aimed to help you understand some of the processes you may become involved in. We hope you find it helpful to refer to it over the following days and weeks.
The Haematology and Blood Transfusion department provides a comprehensive high-quality screening and advisory service to Cheltenham General Hospital, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and GP surgeries in Gloucestershire and parts of Worcestershire.
This page has been given to you to answer some of the questions you may have about the karyotyping and cystic fibrosis screening which has been recommended for you.
This page will answer some of the questions you may have about the medication (metformin) you have been advised to take to help with your condition of polycystic ovaries (PCOS).
Our Haematology Cancer Service provides expert care for patients diagnosed with blood cancers.
A minimum of 1 mL CSF taken into a 30 mL Universal (tap #4 preferred) (approximately 25 drops from the Luer connector on the needle)
Where to turn if you’re struggling with becoming a parent
