IVF and Fertility Treatments

[Brewtime87]

Hi ladies, I hope it's okay for me to join?
After 19 months of ttc, I got referred by my GP a month or two back. I have a baseline fertility assessment booked for mid Jan. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what to expect going forwards with possible appointment types and estimated time frames? Thank you all

 

[Its_Me]

Hi ladies, I hope it's okay for me to join?
After 19 months of ttc, I got referred by my GP a month or two back. I have a baseline fertility assessment booked for mid Jan. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what to expect going forwards with possible appointment types and estimated time frames? Thank you all

I’m not sure how it works with NHS and time frames will probably depend on the area you’re in but best of luck with it x

 

[yankydoo]

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good fertility clinic in London? I want to get a couples fertility test.

 

[Its_Me]

Dr Shah at fertility plus

I would look at where is easily accessible to you though as if you do end up having treatment you could be going in every day at some points. And if you just want basic tests for now Id probably just go where’s cheapest as you’ll usually need to repeat if some time has passed before you decide to go ahead.

 

[yankydoo]

Thanks! I had shortlisted that place before you mentioned it so that’s reassuring. Thank you also for the tips. All very helpful.

 

[bbbbbbb123]

Hey, I had a doctors appointment this morning and she told me the nhs waiting list is a year minimum atm in my area we were already swaying towards private but that kind of helped our decision so does anyone have any recommendations for fertility clinics in the North West area?

 

[ScoutFinch]

Hey, I had a doctors appointment this morning and she told me the nhs waiting list is a year minimum atm in my area we were already swaying towards private but that kind of helped our decision so does anyone have any recommendations for fertility clinics in the North West area?

I can recommend Create Fertility. Not sure where about in the NW you are but their treatment clinic is in Wilmslow and they have a satellite clinic you can access for blood/scans in Liverpool if it’s more convenient. We had success with them on our first round of IVF doing a mild protocol. Good luck x

 

[DMD12345]

I administered my Prostap injection today in preparation for IVF next cycle but am paranoid I've somehow done it wrong as I've never had to self inject anything before.
The nurse told me its really hard to get it wrong. Has anyone done this before and can reassure me that I'm just overthinking?!

 

[Its_Me]

I administered my Prostap injection today in preparation for IVF next cycle but am paranoid I've somehow done it wrong as I've never had to self inject anything before.
The nurse told me its really hard to get it wrong. Has anyone done this before and can reassure me that I'm just overthinking?!

I never had prostap but injections are intentionally fool proof because majority of people won’t have any experience of injecting themselves. Most of my injections were the pre filled ones but the one I had to do where you make it up yourself (busereline I think) I majorly panicked that I might have done it wrong. As long as it went somewhere in your lower tummy and the syringe was emptied don’t worry

 

[daytoday22]

Doing a modified natural FET next Friday. Just did trigger shot, was fine until then. Now the nerves have hit hard!

does anyone know if I should keep using hot water bottle on my tummy up to transfer? Or stop in the next 36 hrs once ovulation has happened.

 

[shadawayo]

I've been trying for 2 years with my OH, we went to the drs mid last year, had various tests - they think it's pcos...
i find out on Thursday. Just thinking what will be next, feel like we have waited so so long.. tried so much and every month there is one line.. its just gutting.
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Thank you for making this thread 🤍

I’m sure a few lovely supportive ladies will move over from the ttc thread. Shall we do a little re-introduction?

I’m 32, partner is 34. I’ve been off contraception for over 5 years, trying for 2. No joy, obviously! I’ve just made the first step to get our fertility tested.

Do you have any updates? I've been off the pill for 5 years too - 3 when we began trying x x

 

[Lola UK]

I've been trying for 2 years with my OH, we went to the drs mid last year, had various tests - they think it's pcos...
i find out on Thursday. Just thinking what will be next, feel like we have waited so so long.. tried so much and every month there is one line.. its just gutting.
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Do you have any updates? I've been off the pill for 5 years too - 3 when we began trying x x

No honestly if I didn’t laugh I’d cry I’m guessing my referral will come through any day but who knows. Currently still plodding along.

Did sperm meets egg plan this month with a ton of fertility lube so was in the hope zone for a bit, but now I’m pretty sure my period is about to start.

really want to be seen soon

Sorry you’re in a similar position. Did you have any symptoms of PCOS? What’s your next step?

 

[pollysunshine22]

Hi

I'm 38 this year and it will be 2 years TTC at the end of March. I was prescribed Clomid 50mg in November for 6 months (unmonitored) and I haven't finished the course yet.

I'm now booking a private consultation with a fertility specialist and this involves an AMH blood test, semen analysis and fertility scan but if I'm on Clomid, I assume the fertility scan won't show the "natural" position. So shall I come off Clomid for this? Or book it when I finish Clomid? (I don't really want to wait) Or have the scan anyway? I don't know what to do!

I already ovulate according to day 21 bloods (before Clomid) so not sure why I'm on it in the first place... Any Clomid success stories here?

 

[pollysunshine22]

Hi

I'm 38 this year and it will be 2 years TTC at the end of March. I was prescribed Clomid 50mg in November for 6 months (unmonitored) and I haven't finished the course yet.

I'm now booking a private consultation with a fertility specialist and this involves an AMH blood test, semen analysis and fertility scan but if I'm on Clomid, I assume the fertility scan won't show the "natural" position. So shall I come off Clomid for this? Or book it when I finish Clomid? (I don't really want to wait) Or have the scan anyway? I don't know what to do!

I already ovulate according to day 21 bloods (before Clomid) so not sure why I'm on it in the first place... Any Clomid success stories here?

Quoting my own post

I am delaying the scan due to Clomid and will book it once I finish the course. Maybe Clomid will work in the meantime

 

[ScoutFinch]

Hi

I'm 38 this year and it will be 2 years TTC at the end of March. I was prescribed Clomid 50mg in November for 6 months (unmonitored) and I haven't finished the course yet.

I'm now booking a private consultation with a fertility specialist and this involves an AMH blood test, semen analysis and fertility scan but if I'm on Clomid, I assume the fertility scan won't show the "natural" position. So shall I come off Clomid for this? Or book it when I finish Clomid? (I don't really want to wait) Or have the scan anyway? I don't know what to do!

I already ovulate according to day 21 bloods (before Clomid) so not sure why I'm on it in the first place... Any Clomid success stories here?

I was on Clomid when I had my first scan at my IVF clinic and I just told them about it so they were aware. It didn’t affect my treatment.

 

[shadawayo]

I've just had my appt - so it's confirmed I have PCOS and a small amount of eggs.
I have been referred to fertility, she said no idea on the wait but a few months..
I've bought one of those ferti-lily cups to try... so if anyone has had any success please share...
Getting a bit emotional really, I don't want to see another negative after all this time.

It's crazy to me that we've been TTC for just over 2 years, and only then you can reach out for help - I mean if this had been known 2 years ago, I could've been lucky by now..

 

[Lola UK]

Has anyone tried ovusense? It’s pricey but wondering if it’s worth it..

As far as I know it checks your temp so confirms when you’re going to ovulate/ have ovulated.

 

[Lola UK]

Has anyone tried ovusense? It’s pricey but wondering if it’s worth it..

As far as I know it checks your temp so confirms when you’re going to ovulate/ have ovulated.

I just bought the arm band ovusense thought I may as well try it whilst I wait for my fertility app to come through. When in doubt, throw money at it? ‍

 

[Elisha97]

I just bought the arm band ovusense thought I may as well try it whilst I wait for my fertility app to come through. When in doubt, throw money at it? ‍

Please let me know how you go with it, I’m thinking about it!

 

[Lola UK]

Please let me know how you go with it, I’m thinking about it!

I will! I didn’t get the egg looking one you put up yourself, I got the arm band so will just test my temp and confirm ovulation. I thought with the fertility lube and sperms I couldn’t stand putting it in every night