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Private Fertility Testing

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BriocheBuns · 29/10/2020 14:22

Hello all

I wish to have fertility testing done privately so that I can get some answers.

I’ve had two early losses this year and have been referred to gynaecology by my GP which could take months. Meanwhile, TTC not knowing if there is a problem seems odd as we could be putting our effort and energy into something that simply isn’t going to happen until we rectify what’s wrong (assuming something is wrong).

Equally, if nothing is wrong then we could find this out sooner as opposed to worrying for months to come and waiting for our referral and all subsequent appointments.

Has anyone got any experiences good or bad with private fertility tests x

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Moominmiss · 29/10/2020 15:15

@BriocheBuns have your doctors given any indication of the nhs wait time in your area?

I’m down south in the UK, but was referred in June by my GP for blood tests, scans, and semen analysis for my oh. And by the end of August not only had I been referred but we’d had all tests and scans done and results back. So for me it didn’t end up being a long wait at all, even though I’d been told it usually takes a few months to even hear from the fertility consultant.

curlyhairdiva · 29/10/2020 15:10

@BriocheBuns wow! that is steep. I don't know if clinics are just cheaper where I live or if that is the standard amount. I would call around if I were you, £400+ sounds way too much

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BriocheBuns · 29/10/2020 15:07

@curlyhairdiva - that’s excellent! Just got off the phone to a clinic who’s offering the same for £400+ 😮 I can’t afford that x

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curlyhairdiva · 29/10/2020 15:04

@BriocheBuns It was a bit pricey but not too bad, we paid £150 and that included a one hour consultation, a AMH blood test and a scan of my ovaries, and a semen analysis for my partner. We live in Wales though.

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BriocheBuns · 29/10/2020 15:01

@curlyhairdiva - thanks for replying. I don’t mean to pry but cost wise was it affordable? I live in Glasgow so going to phone a few clinics and see what they can offer. Also, what sort of tests should I be expecting?

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curlyhairdiva · 29/10/2020 14:47

Hi @BriocheBuns me and my partner went private for testing for the same reason and we didn't regret it at all. Got answers way earlier than what it would be have taken it we have waiting for the NHS referral.