Just that really.
A friend is going because she believes she has a problem with her fertility. She has been contraceptive free for about five years and hasn't fallen pregnant at all.
Her DH tells her (and us) that he was tested aged 21 (16 years ago) and doesn't have a problem because he is tested on a regular basis due to having three balls . We have said that a lot can happen in 16 years and between ourselves think he is lying about getting regular check-ups because no GP (we believe) would do this unless a couple were actively trying.
She is going to the GP alone though her DH knows about the appointment. We think her DH either doesn't want children and won't say but makes our friend believe she is the one with the 'problem' OR he is burying his head in the sand and is scared to find out that actually he has a low sperm count or has unhealthy sperm or whatever the reason could be. We have said that whatever the reason, it isn't something to be embarrassed about and going to the GP could actually fix something that is simple to fix (hopefully!)
Will the GP insist on seeing the couple together or send her DH to a clinic for tests etc the same as her or will the GP send only our friend because her DH didn't go along? What's the procedure?
We (my DH and I) are quite worried that our friend is going to be left devastated (that her DH has been lying or/and doesn't want kids).
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What happens when you go to the GP for the first time?
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maskingtherealme · 26/05/2015 23:15
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