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At what point do you start asking for help?

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Allthefours · 22/10/2014 08:54

Just as the title says really, at what point during the whole TTC do you start asking for medical help? And how is best to put to a GP to get some help?

My situation has so many barriers and I can think of so many reasons why the NHS wouldn't help. Sadly we are not in a financial position to go private.

My situation is as follows:
I'm 40, diagnosed with PCOS 9 years ago.
Came off pill in October 2012 which was treatment for PCOS.
Irregular cycles for first 8 months (just 2 periods in that time)
Varying cycles since between 28 and 45 days.
Got pregnant april this year, had MMC at 12 weeks.
Conceived again during the WTF cycle but MC at 5+3.
Still in WTF cycle following 2nd miscarriage, now on CD57.
Have more pg symptoms known to man but 13 pg tests are all BFN.
I have 3 DC from my first marriage (they are 19, 18 and 14), all delivered by C section.

So I'm thinking of seeing GP to see if there is anything can be done to regulate my cycles so we are in with a chance to conceive. But I half suspect I'll be sent away with a flea in my ear because I've got 3 DC, I've had 3CS and they wouldn't recommend another, I'm 40 and too old for help.
DH would love a baby together and after 2 years of trying and 2 MC's I'm beginning to wonder if it will happen.

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Gunpowder · 22/10/2014 08:58

I'd go and see your GP ASAP. I think time is of the essence. If they turn you away you can ask to see another GP, at least you will be getting things in motion.

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Gunpowder · 22/10/2014 08:59

I hope you get to have another baby soon, btw. Smile

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xBlueberry88x · 22/10/2014 15:48

Definately go to a doctor your entitled to test after 6 months if your over 35.

The only thing the children is effect if treatment like ivf but you should still be able to get help with everything else.

I expect with the irregular cycles you will be put on clomid or metaformin.

Good luck

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notamonkeysuncle · 22/10/2014 16:32

If you have PCOS you dont have to wait for help.
I'm only on the second cycle ttc#2 and have just been given metformin.
Hope you get a BFP soon

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