IVF

[Booington]

I’ve done IVF self funded firstly via the NHS which I don’t recommend as they don’t prioritise you and are very slow, go private if you are paying as they go at your speed and you retain some control.
good luck

 

[Laurenia]

Hi all, I have secondary infertility (no longer ovulating or releasing eggs) and I am in the process of being referred to the fertility clinic by my doctor. Myself and my partner have done lots of tests and scans but I’ve read a lot online about how you aren’t entitled to it on the NHS if you’ve already had a child, is this true ? We had a child 4 years ago and have been trying for a second for over a year…

Yea that is true. My partner has a child from a previous relationship (I don’t have any children) and we aren’t eligible.

They will still do tests to try and establish the cause of the infertility and will offer other treatments. If you aren’t ovulating they may be able to prescribe a drug to prompt ovulation and you may not need IVF anyway?

 

[Summernights]

I have PCOS and had an ultrasound a few weeks back where I was told my eggs aren’t even maturing. I have also been put on two drugs to kickstart ovulation and neither worked sadly, in your experience ladies what is the next step? I feel the GP doesn’t tell you much information. What will the fertility clinic do? Will I have the option to pay for IVF? Does anyone know how much it costs (I know it’s different in all areas but a ball park figure?)
Feeling stressed and down about it all!

They will still do tests to try and establish the cause of the infertility and will offer other treatments. If you aren’t ovulating they may be able to prescribe a drug to prompt ovulation and you may not need IVF anyway?

 

[Neonmoon]

Hiii

I just wondered if anyone here has had IVF as we are looking into it but no idea where to start, it’s all a bit overwhelming & if you don’t mind me asking what’s the pricing that you paid? We have to go down the private route ( I do understand it’s different everywhere) Just curious to get an idea of it all.

 

[Pacho]

Just wondering roughly how long the OHSS bloat lasts after ER? I had my retrieval Monday. I feel good, but majorly bloated. I was high risk for OHSS due to my age, egg reserve & estrogen levels so they put me on aspirin the Friday before my ER. I believe mine is mild to moderate as I am not ill/nauseous.

 

[Ilando]

Hi all, I have secondary infertility (no longer ovulating or releasing eggs) and I am in the process of being referred to the fertility clinic by my doctor. Myself and my partner have done lots of tests and scans but I’ve read a lot online about how you aren’t entitled to it on the NHS if you’ve already had a child, is this true ? We had a child 4 years ago and have been trying for a second for over a year…

Yes that’s true. Having a child already means you won’t be funded