Head of IVF & Andrology Laboratories
Medical Doctor with specialist expertise in Male Infertility and IVF
GMC-Registered Clinician
Dr Astrid de Bantel
Male Fertility Consultation - Expert Online Interpretation of Your Semen Analysis
Independent expert interpretation of your semen analysis for patients in the UK- Fully confidential, private online male fertility consultations with complete professional discretion
Concerned About Your Semen Analysis? Understand Your Results — and Discover What May Help Improve Your Fertility
Whether you are looking for answers for yourself or helping your partner understand his results, I provide clear, independent guidance on what the findings mean and what steps may be considered next.
Many men receive semen analysis results without knowing what the findings really mean for their fertility — or what they can do next. Whether your results show changes in sperm count, motility, morphology or other parameters, understanding their clinical significance is the first step towards making informed decisions.
Male fertility concerns can feel highly personal and often difficult to discuss. This service offers a confidential, discreet, and professional space where you can ask questions openly and receive clear expert guidance without judgment.
I provide independent expert review of your semen analysis or other male fertility test results, helping you understand:
What your results actually mean
Whether there is a genuine fertility concern
Which lifestyle or medical changes may help
Additional investigations if needed
When specialist referral or IVF/ICSI should be considered
Clear next steps and personalised recommendations
This service is designed to provide clarity, reassurance, confidentiality, and practical next steps.
About
I am a qualified Medical Doctor with specialist expertise in Male Infertility and IVF, and Head of IVF & Andrology Laboratories within a major clinical laboratory group in France.
Every week I interpret semen analyses and work within an IVF laboratory caring for couples undergoing fertility treatment. My advice is based not only on scientific evidence but also on extensive day-to-day clinical experience in male fertility and assisted reproduction.
My expertise combines laboratory precision with clinical interpretation—helping patients go beyond “normal” or “abnormal” labels to understand what truly matters for fertility outcomes.
All consultations are conducted with strict medical confidentiality and full professional discretion.
As a GMC-registered clinician, I provide independent online male fertility consultations for UK patients seeking expert review of their sperm test results.
- Your privacy and confidentiality
are always protected.
What You Receive
Initial Clinical Review (30 minutes)
Before your online consultation, your semen analysis and submitted medical information are reviewed in detail to ensure the session is focused, efficient, and clinically meaningful.
During your consultation, we discuss:
- Detailed interpretation of your semen analysis
- WHO parameters and clinically relevant findings beyond standard lab comments
- Identification of potential fertility concerns and what they mean in practice
- Additional investigations if needed
- Lifestyle optimisation strategies to improve sperm quality
- Medical recommendations and next steps
- Clear guidance on natural conception vs assisted reproduction options (including IVF / ICSI)
You will also receive a written post-consultation summary with clear recommendations and suggested follow-up where appropriate.
All consultations are fully confidential and handled
with complete professional discretion.
Online Consultation Fees
Initial Clinical Review
30-minute consultation + full pre-consultation review of your semen analysis and medical history
£150
Follow-Up Consultation
20–25 minutes
For review of repeat testing, progress assessment, or ongoing guidance
£90
Who This Is For
This Male Fertility Consultation is ideal if:
- You have received semen analysis results that are outside the reference ranges
- You have been told your results are « normal » but conception is delayed
- You want a second opinion before IVF treatment
- You want to optimise sperm quality naturally
- You want clarity before seeing a fertility specialist
- You’ve had multiple failed IVF cycles.
- You’re considering ICSI.
- You’ve been diagnosed with azoospermia.
- You’ve received conflicting medical advice.
- You’re planning to start a family later in life.
- You are supporting your partner and would like expert guidance to better understand his semen analysis and your options as a couple.
Important Information
This service provides independent medical advice and does not replace care from your GP, consultant, or fertility clinic.
No prescriptions are issued through this service.
Recommendations are based on the information you provide and are intended to support informed decision-making.
Your consultation and personal medical information remain strictly confidential.