Role of the Fertility Nurse Specialist

By: International Institute of Reproduction and Fertility

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Introduction

IIRFT offers the most advanced and globally

competitive training in the field of Assisted
Reproductive Technologies. Our Center has
been providing ART training since 2010 and
in the last 5 years we have successfully
trained over 500 candidates.
Fertility nurse specialists provide care for
individuals and couples before, during &
after fertility treatment.
This presentation is designed to provide an
insight into the multifaceted scope of practice
and responsibilities of the role of Fertility
Nursing.

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History of the role of the fertility nurse:

1970S Hospital based infertility clinics with

Nurses considered doctors handmaidens
1980s to 90s IVF clinics appear within
hospitals and Nurses became coordinators
Mid 90s to 2000s Private IVF Clinics & Nurses
start extending roles i.e. counselling, scanning

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Roles and Scope can include:

1. Performing inseminations
2. Performing ultrasound scans for
follicle tracking
3. Managing & coordinating cycles
4. Education of patients and
Counseling
5. Performing Embryo transfers

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Role of Fertility Nurses cont.,

Counselling & Psychological Support

General information & advice preconception
Practitioner can often adopt an investigativeeducative role

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Some Fertility Nurses work as independent

practitioners performing patient assessments and
education:
How long have the couple been trying to conceive?
Regularity of intercourse
Age of the Female
Menstrual cycle
Semen Quality
General Health and Wellbeing
Lifestyle Issues
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With education, training and peer support Fertility

nurses have the ability to extend and expand their
scope of practice. In some clinics, Fertility nurses
work in very autonomous roles

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Conclusion:
Fertility nursing is a relatively new specialty which
offers a diverse and challenging environment in which
a nurse can work. The scope of practice is continuing to
expand to accommodate rapid developments in
reproductive science, along with societal pressures and
expectations which ensures exciting opportunities exist
for nurses interested in, and committed to, the care of
couples facing fertility issues.
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