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Below average · HFEA Licensed

Aurora Reproductive Healthcare

London, UKHFEA: Below averageNHS-friendlyPart of Manchester Fertility's HFEA licence
Live birth rate
24%
-5pp vs UK avg
Cycles 2016–18
1,849
Low volume
Blastocyst rate
54%
stronger lab when higher
Multiple birth
1%
lower is safer
Starting from
price not listed

Should I shortlist this clinic?

Below-average outcomes — strongest for under-35s.

Based on age-adjusted HFEA live-birth data (2016–18) vs the UK national average.

Good fit if
you're in the Under 35 age band — their strongest results
you're considering IVF, their best-performing treatment
you're looking for NHS-funded treatment
Look closer if
outcomes for the 35-37 age band are below the national average
it's a lower-volume clinic — fewer cycles behind the figures
Questions to ask before booking
·What's included in the quoted price, and what add-on costs are typical?
·What were your live-birth rates for my age group in the latest HFEA data?
·How many cycles like mine do you carry out each year?
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About

Aurora Reproductive Healthcare presents in this review as a patient-focused private fertility and gynaecology service that combines technical surgical expertise with approachable, compassionate care. The reviewer highlights strong overall satisfaction with the clinical team, particularly with a named consultant who is described as a leading expert in endometriosis. Clinical competence is emphasized repeatedly: the consultant took a thorough history, performed an in-clinic ultrasound, identified pathology that had been missed or mischaracterized in prior NHS assessments, provided a clear explanation of the likely fertility impact based on current literature, and then planned and performed timely surgery. These details communicate a sense of evidence-informed practice and confidence in clinical decision-making. The physical environment is also positively described; the Wilmslow clinic is neat, modern and comfortable with thoughtful touches that make the outpatient experience more welcoming. This contributes to the overall impression of a clinic that attends to both technical and experiential elements of care. Staff attitude and communication are major strengths in the report. The consultant is repeatedly described as understanding, approachable and willing to listen, while the consultant's personal assistant is praised for quick, friendly and professional responses. Nursing staff are presented as helpful during scans and examinations. The team appears to offer responsive administrative support, acceptance of existing NHS test results, and no-charge pre- and post-operative consultations, which the reviewer specifically contrasts with expectations of private care being overtly profit-driven. The reviewer felt supported throughout the pathway and valued detailed explanations, including probabilistic information about outcomes and the quantitative impact of different factors on fertility. On outcomes and clinical pathway, the account documents a corrective diagnostic and therapeutic journey: previous NHS labels of polycystic ovarian syndrome and hydrosalpinx were revisited, the private team identified endometriosis and tubal pathology, and surgical treatment removed tubal cysts and endometriotic tissue. The reviewer is honest about current reproductive outcome: two months post-surgery they were not yet pregnant, but they express confidence that they now have accurate diagnoses and an improved chance, including potential referral to assisted conception if needed. Wait times and administrative experience are presented as an improvement over NHS timelines; the patient was able to schedule surgery within weeks rather than waiting many months, though a COVID-related delay pushed the timing out somewhat. Cost and transparency are reported positively: the total cost was lower than expected, and the clinic accepted existing test results rather than requiring repeats. Recurring themes are clinical thoroughness, up-to-date expertise (especially in endometriosis), warm patient communication, effective nursing and administrative support, and fair pricing. The only note of caution is that reproductive outcomes remain to be seen for this patient, but the overall tone is one of trust and high regard for the team and facilities.

Treatments offered
Lab quality signals
54%
Blastocyst rate
Higher = stronger lab
51%
Elective single ET
eSET = ethical practice
1%
Multiple birth rate
Lower = safer outcomes

Questions people ask about Aurora Reproductive Healthcare

Written in PATH's voice from this clinic's published HFEA data — reviewed before publishing, never generated live.

Is Aurora Reproductive Healthcare a good match if I'm in my mid-30s?

Worth checking the specific band you'd fall into. Aurora Reproductive Healthcare's strongest results are for under-35 patients, at 46% against a national average of 43%. The 35-37 band, though, comes in at 27% versus a national 32% — its weakest showing. Overall, the clinic's live-birth rate is 24%, below the 29% national average. Aurora Reproductive Healthcare is a low-volume clinic too, so smaller caseloads mean these figures can shift more year to year than at a larger unit — worth factoring in alongside the age-specific detail.

What does the success rate Aurora Reproductive Healthcare quotes actually measure?

It's a live-birth rate per embryo transferred, based on HFEA-verified regulated data covering 2016 to 2018 — externally checked rather than self-reported. A couple of things help before comparing Aurora Reproductive Healthcare with other clinics: confirm whether a figure is per embryo transferred or per cycle started, and check which years it covers. Given the below-average overall rate here, it's also worth asking how more recent years compare to this reporting period.

What should I ask Aurora Reproductive Healthcare before I book?

A short, direct list is the most useful starting point. Worth putting to Aurora Reproductive Healthcare: - what's included in the quoted price, and what add-on costs are typical - what their live-birth rates were for your age group in the latest HFEA data - how many cycles like yours they carry out each year. These are ordinary questions to ask, and a good consultant will welcome talking you through them honestly.

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Quick intel
Best age bandUnder 35
Total cycles1,849
Blastocyst rate54%
Elective single ET51%
Multiple birth rate1%
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