Author: Dr Irfana Koita | Published: 9 August 2025
What Happens at a FREE Fertility Advisory Call?
When fertility challenges arise, the questions can pile up fast. Timing, treatment options, costs, emotional wellbeing. A free fertility consultation gives you a way to get clear, personalised fertility advice from a specialist without any commitment or pressure. Whether you are just starting to think about treatment, actively trying to conceive, or looking for a second opinion on care you are already receiving, this call is designed to help you take the next step with confidence.
Booking Your Free Fertility Consultation
The booking process is straightforward. An online form lets you select a convenient date and time, and you provide basic information including your name, contact details, and a brief fertility history.
Key details:
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Appointments last 20 to 30 minutes
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Available via phone or video call
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No GP referral required
Booking an online fertility consultation means you don't need to visit a clinic, take time off work, or arrange childcare. You can speak to a specialist from anywhere.
Why Early Fertility Advice Matters
One of the most common regrets among fertility patients is not seeking advice sooner. The HFEA's 2024 National Patient Survey, published in March 2025, found that 35% of NHS-funded patients waited more than a year before starting treatment, compared to 53% of self-funded patients who began within 12 months (HFEA, National Patient Survey, 2025). Because fertility outcomes are closely linked to age, delays in seeking initial fertility advice can directly affect your chances of success.
A free IVF consultation removes one of the biggest barriers to getting started: uncertainty about whether it is "too early" to ask. In most cases, it is not. Even if treatment is not yet needed, understanding your fertility health early gives you more options and more time to plan.
Research published in the Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics (Willson et al., 2025) also found that patients whose first fertility consultation was conducted remotely were 45% less likely to leave diagnostic testing incomplete than those who attended in person. The study, which analysed 5,527 new patient visits, concluded that remote consultations do not negatively impact pregnancy outcomes and may actually improve follow-through with recommended next steps (Willson et al., Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, 2025).
What You Will Gain from the Call
Most people who complete a free fertility consultation report feeling:
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Better informed about their fertility health
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Reassured by having spoken to a knowledgeable professional
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Motivated to take the next step, whatever that may be
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Relieved to have a clearer picture of their options
The emotional benefit is as significant as the practical one. Speaking to someone who understands fertility challenges and listens without judgement provides real relief, particularly if you have been researching online and feeling uncertain about what applies to your situation.
How an Online Fertility Consultation Works at IVF Matters
An online fertility consultation at IVF Matters follows the same structure as an in-person appointment. You connect via a secure video link at your scheduled time, and the advisor guides the conversation in the same way they would face-to-face.
This format is particularly useful if you:
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Live outside London and want access to a Harley Street specialist without travelling
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Have a demanding work schedule and cannot easily attend daytime appointments
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Feel more comfortable having an initial conversation from home
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Want a second opinion on treatment you are receiving at another clinic
The advisory call is the first step. If you decide to proceed, your next appointment would typically be a full fertility consultation with Dr Irfana Koita, who will review your history, run any necessary diagnostic tests, and recommend a personalised treatment plan.
What Makes a Free IVF Consultation Different from a Paid One?
A free IVF consultation is an introductory conversation designed to help you understand your situation and next steps. It does not include clinical examination, diagnostic testing, or a formal treatment plan.
A paid fertility consultation, by contrast, is a full clinical appointment with a consultant gynaecologist or fertility specialist. At IVF Matters, this involves:
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A detailed review of your medical and fertility history
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Diagnostic tests such as blood work, ultrasound scans, and semen analysis
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A personalised treatment recommendation based on your results
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A clear explanation of costs, timelines, and what each treatment involves
The advisory call helps you decide whether a full consultation is the right next step, and what to expect if you book one. Many patients find that having the free call first means they arrive at their consultation better prepared and with clearer questions.
For details on what is included, visit the fertility consultation page.
Related Articles
Resources
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HFEA — National Patient Survey 2024 — UK patient satisfaction data, NHS wait times, and demographic disparities in fertility treatment access
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Willson et al. (2025) — Navigating Fertility Care in the Telehealth Era — Study of 5,527 patients comparing telehealth and in-person fertility consultation outcomes (Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics)
