Hi everyone
This is my first post here and I have so many unanswered questions so I will try not to ramble. I’m also very new to all the terminology (having not read many forums in the past) so if you could provide full words instead of abbreviations I’d really appreciate it thanks!
So long story short, me and my partner have been trying to conceive for years (roughly 3 actively trying but a year without protection prior to this too). GP referred us to an infertility specialist locally and we’ve had the first tests done- I had bloods and an ultrasound and partner a sperm sample. These were done only a month or so ago and luckily the other day I got a cancellation to see the professor for the results (my original app was August!) and it’s therefore been a really quick process which I can’t complain about!
Anyway, in summary it was somewhat good yet bad news to hear that both myself and my partner have no clear fertility issues that are preventing conception. I release more than the amount of eggs expected for my age and my scan showed a healthy uterus. My partners sperm was strong and referred to even as “super sperm”. I was over the moon with the result when I first heard, but obviously it doesn’t change the fact that we still for some reason aren’t conceiving naturally.
The consultant has referred me for IVF saying it will be the quickest way to get pregnant. I queried if it was odd to have IVF when there is nothing medically wrong and he said it was actually the most common reason people had IVF? I’ve been referred to a place in Chester (no idea who yet) and informed they have no waiting list so should be in touch rather quickly.
Has anyone had IVF under similar circumstances were there are no diagnosable problems? I literally know nothing about IVF itself and reading online has left me with mixed emotions (I was surprised the success rate was quite low). Any information about IVF in real terms would be very much appreciated! Approved websites state what IVF is but don’t actually explain what it involves in reality- also will this process be different to some others given that I’ve been told I won’t need meds to increase my egg production.
As I said literally any information would be really really helpful and I’d be so grateful. I read somewhere that the egg retrieval requires the woman to be put to sleep and I think it just reminded me how unaware and naive I am about the whole process!
Thanks so much in advance
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IVF Referral- no fertility issues identified
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Lauren1709 · 04/06/2019 23:22
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