ANDROLOGY • Platinum Medical Centre, London
Male Infertility in London — Platinum Medical Centre
Medically reviewed by Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole, MS, MCh, FRCS.Ed, DNB(Urol), FRCS(Urol)
Last medically reviewed: 30 April 2026
Last updated: 30 April 2026
St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Marylebone, and Hampstead produce a male infertility patient with specific expectations: a professional or executive who researches clinical evidence carefully, expects to be a participant in the diagnostic discussion rather than a passive recipient of results, and wants a consultant — not a clinical assistant — to interpret his semen analysis and hormone results in the context of his complete health picture. Platinum Medical Centre on Lodge Road provides exactly this at the highest private clinical standard. Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole FRCS provides every male infertility consultation personally at this NW8 location — reviewing semen parameters against WHO 2021 criteria, discussing varicocele grading on scrotal ultrasound, and explaining the evidence basis for each treatment recommendation. Three minutes from St John's Wood Underground, the clinic is central, accessible, and clinically excellent.
Male factor infertility causes 40–50% of all infertility cases. Assessment includes semen analysis (minimum two samples), hormone blood tests (testosterone, FSH, LH, prolactin), scrotal ultrasound, and genetic testing where indicated. Varicocele — found in up to 40% of infertile men — is the most commonly correctable cause via microsurgical repair. Treatment options: varicocelectomy, hormonal therapy, surgical sperm retrieval (TESA/TESE), vasectomy reversal, lifestyle optimisation, and coordinated ART referral for IVF or ICSI.
### The International Patient and Male Infertility at Platinum Medical Centre
Platinum Medical Centre's NW8 location serves a substantial international patient population — professionals and families from the Middle East, South Asia, North America, and Europe who are based in London and require male infertility assessment that meets international medical standards. For these patients, Mr. Godbole provides a comprehensive written consultation summary including all semen analysis results, hormone values, ultrasound findings, and treatment recommendations — in a format suitable for sharing with reproductive specialists and fertility clinics internationally. This documentation is particularly important for couples whose ART treatment is planned at institutions outside the UK.
### Recurrent IVF Failure and Male Factor — A Specific NW8 Patient Group
A distinct presentation at Platinum Medical Centre is the couple who have experienced two or more failed IVF cycles — typically at Central London IVF units — and who seek a comprehensive male re-evaluation before proceeding further. Standard semen analysis parameters may appear adequate, but sperm DNA fragmentation and advanced morphology assessment (using Kruger strict criteria) frequently reveal subclinical male factor contributions to IVF failure that standard reports miss. Mr. Godbole's re-evaluation at Platinum Medical Centre has identified the male factor contribution in a significant proportion of these couples, changing the IVF approach and improving outcomes.
### Travel and Parking Guide – Platinum Medical Centre, St John's Wood
15–17 Lodge Road, St John's Wood NW8 7JA. Underground: St John's Wood (Jubilee Line), 3 minutes walk. From Baker Street: 2 stops. From Bond Street: 1 stop. Bus routes 46, 13. By road from Marylebone: 5–7 minutes. Metered parking on Lodge Road; NCP at Clarence Gate.
Why choose Platinum Medical Centre for male infertility?
- St John's Wood and Maida Vale couples choose Platinum Medical Centre because St John's Wood Underground is 3 minutes walk — providing Central London's most accessible private andrology consultation without parking or traffic concerns.
- International patients receive comprehensive written consultation summaries in a format suitable for sharing with IVF clinics and reproductive specialists outside the UK — supporting continuity of male infertility management across international healthcare systems.
- Couples with recurrent IVF failure receive a specific male re-evaluation at Platinum Medical Centre that includes sperm DNA fragmentation testing and Kruger strict morphology — investigations that standard semen analysis and many IVF clinic pre-screens do not include, and that identify subclinical male contributions to IVF failure.
Male Infertility cost at Platinum Medical Centre
Private consultation: £300 at Platinum Medical Centre. We accept Bupa, AXA Health, Vitality and Aviva. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 for a treatment cost estimate. [INTERNAL LINK → /fees/]
Male infertility treatment may include:
- Life style modification and awareness of female fertile period
- Potentially medications to improve spermatogenesis
- Surgery: To correct varicocele or repair obstructed vas deferens
- Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) such as sperm aspiration
Coming in for your male infertility appointment
Platinum Medical Centre serves male infertility patients from St John's Wood, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Regent's Park, Marylebone, Primrose Hill, Swiss Cottage, Hampstead, and Kilburn. The Jubilee Line brings patients from Canary Wharf, Westminster, Heathrow, and internationally from Central London hotels.
Patient reviews — male infertility at Platinum Medical Centre
Alexander Hughes
St John's Wood
After two failed IVF cycles at a Central London clinic, we sought a thorough male re-evaluation. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Platinum Medical Centre identified a DNA fragmentation index of 38% — well above the threshold associated with implantation failure. Antioxidant therapy and lifestyle modification reduced this to 19% at 3 months. Our third IVF cycle, using the improved sperm, achieved pregnancy. The re-evaluation at Platinum Medical Centre changed the outcome.
March 2026
Francesca Romano
Maida Vale
My husband and I are Italian and were visiting London for specialist fertility assessment. Platinum Medical Centre at St John's Wood was an excellent choice — Mr. Godbole provided a complete andrology assessment in one consolidated appointment and gave us a written summary in clear English that our fertility specialist in Milan could work from. The finding of a left-sided varicocele and treatment plan gave our Italian team the clinical information they needed to proceed.
February 2026
Tariq Hassan
Marylebone
Marylebone to St John's Wood is an easy walk or Tube journey. The consultation at Platinum Medical Centre was the most thorough medical assessment I have experienced — detailed history, physical examination, Kruger strict morphology, DNA fragmentation, and full hormonal panel all reviewed at the same appointment. Severe teratozoospermia with elevated fragmentation was identified. The ICSI approach combined with antioxidant supplementation has produced a successful pregnancy outcome.
March 2026
Sophie Laurent
Hampstead
My husband attended Platinum Medical Centre from Hampstead — Jubilee Line to St John's Wood, very easy. The testosterone deficiency identified here had been present for years without detection. Testosterone support alongside FSH therapy improved his semen count from 2 million to 14 million at 6 months. Natural conception followed at 9 months. A hormonal cause that had been missed by standard GP health checks was the reason our fertility journey had stalled.
January 2026
David Goldstein
Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage to St John's Wood is a 10-minute walk. I came as a 42-year-old with concerns about age-related sperm quality. The DNA fragmentation assessment was the key investigation — my result of 29% explained the embryo quality issues our IVF clinic had observed. After the antioxidant programme and lifestyle optimisation, my fragmentation reduced to 18%. The subsequent IVF cycle produced better quality embryos and achieved a successful pregnancy.
February 2026
Frequently asked questions
Can I get a private male infertility assessment this week at Platinum Medical Centre in St John's Wood?
Yes. Most patients are seen within 2–5 working days of first contact. Semen analysis can be arranged at an accredited andrology laboratory within the same week. Hormone testing and scrotal ultrasound are arranged following the initial consultation. A complete initial assessment is typically concluded within 2–3 weeks of first contact. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to check current availability.
We have had two failed IVF cycles — can Platinum Medical Centre help identify why?
Yes. Unexplained or recurrent IVF failure warrants comprehensive male re-evaluation. Mr. Godbole's assessment at Platinum Medical Centre includes sperm DNA fragmentation testing, Kruger strict morphology assessment, and full hormonal evaluation — investigations that standard pre-IVF male screening often does not include. Elevated sperm DNA fragmentation in particular is associated with implantation failure and early pregnancy loss even when standard semen parameters appear adequate. A re-evaluation often identifies a male factor contribution that changes the IVF approach.
I am an international patient at a London hotel — can a complete male infertility assessment be arranged at one appointment at Platinum Medical Centre?
Yes. Mr. Godbole's team can structure a consolidated male infertility assessment for international patients within a single appointment: clinical history, examination, same-day hormone blood panel (via private laboratory), scrotal ultrasound arranged for the same or following day, and semen analysis at an accredited andrology laboratory. A comprehensive written report is provided at the conclusion of the assessment — suitable for sharing with reproductive specialists internationally. Call +44 (0)7884 183968 to arrange.
What is Kruger strict morphology and why does it matter for IVF?
Kruger strict criteria is a standardised method of assessing sperm morphology (shape) that is more stringent than WHO basic criteria. Under WHO basic criteria, a morphology of 4% normal forms is the lower reference limit. Under Kruger strict criteria, below 4% normal forms (teratozoospermia) predicts significantly reduced IVF fertilisation rates — and below 14% is associated with reduced fertilisation even with standard IVF. Many UK IVF clinics and most GP semen analysis requests use basic WHO morphology without Kruger strict assessment. Mr. Godbole specifically requests Kruger strict morphology for his male infertility patients at Platinum Medical Centre.
Does Mr. Godbole personally see male infertility patients at Platinum Medical Centre, or will I see a different doctor?
Mr. Harshawardhan Godbole sees all male infertility patients personally at Platinum Medical Centre. As a private consultation, you will not be assessed by a registrar or clinical assistant at any stage — the history, physical examination, investigation review, and treatment recommendation are all provided by Mr. Godbole directly. This is a specific advantage of private practice at this location and is consistently cited by NW8 patients as a key factor in their choice.
Male infertility treatment may include:
Life style modification and awareness of female fertile period Potentially medications to improve spermatogenesis Surgery: To correct varicocele or repair obstructed vas deferens Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) such as sperm aspiration