First Fertility Clinic Appointment Tomorrow

That's really interesting re the antibiotics for the HyCoSy... I have just had 4 months of stomach issues (2 x endoscopy, 1 x gastroscopy and an ultrasound on all my organs... nothing serious thank god) and I'm in a good place now (ovulating again and no pain when I eat - yey!) So I'm super keen to avoid antibiotics and upsetting my gut flora if I can avoid it!

@thislittlebird I didn't get antibiotics but I did get told not to BD like @Juno231 did.
I actually found the whole thing OK. The worrying about it was worse than the actual process. Take painkillers before and try to stay relaxed.

@thislittlebird def read it as we were told no BD from CD1 to hycosy/HSG and that they'd have to reschedule it if we had (again, paintfairy's weren't that strict!)

@Juno231 they’ve sent me a pack, I haven’t read it yet. They said they do antibiotics as standard and I’m relieved because I’m personally prone to infections. My body isn’t good at dealing with them.

@thislittlebird ah I got told not to because it not only increases MC risk but causes foetal deformities so I don't want to risk it! I got two types of antibiotics for my HSG but I think @paintfairy got none so it's clearly not vital. There's a slight risk of infection but for people with eg gut or thrush issues I'd perhaps skip taking them... I hope they told you no unprotected BD ahead of the hycosy?

@Juno231 ikr, you really need a complaints team for every area. Ridiculous. Anyway, the lady I spoke to was nice, I explained it’s not about pointing the finger and trying to blame a doctor, it’s about trying to make progress. Where do I go when the people who are supposed to help me get it wrong? She said to send the private doctor letters saying we’re not unexplained to her and she’ll put my case forward once she has them. They have 40 days to respond.

If they tell us we’re still unexplained I’m just gonna jump off a cliff.

Lister have sent me out a prescription for mystery antibiotics to take before or after the hycosy. Not sure what kind they’ll be yet.

CD4 here AF is almost non existent already, so looks like we’re back to lighter shorter cycles over here.

Pretty sure I’ve ttc on thrush treatment over the last year or two....oops. Not like it worked anyway I guess.

@thislittlebird omg lol can you complain about the complaints process ridiculous that they even got that wrong! I'd push for the refund too but I imagine that's what they'll be least willing to give you! Btw the hycosy really isn't bad - I'm sure all will be fine xx

@Mum2Girls19 hello and welcome! I think the other ladies covered it already but just make sure to check your local CCG policy for what's available to you. Normally they are willing to do initial investigations but then not do any assisted fertility stuff like IUIs or IVF.

@kay00 I've got my fingers crossed for the SA results

CD9 here, waiting to start FW in 2 days' time but I also have low key thrush... not ideal. Got prescribed fluconazole yday but you can't take it when TTC so was thinking I'll hold off until CD1 to start the course (cycle 20 - boo!).

@Kay00 honestly I would cry into my tea a bit too, don’t even want to think about the hycosy lmao. I’m just gonna remain ignorant, take some paracetamol and take my antibiotics after. They’ve already sent me the private script for them, wondering if I can get it cheaper than at their pharmacy. Maybe it’s no different, no idea.

@Myfavouritefudgecake we’re all having them

Yeah I’m gonna email suggesting the refund would be more appropriate based on our experience, I think.

I emailed PALS today asking where my complaint follow up call was. They seemed to think my file had been closed after the shitty appointment. anyway, after many emails it seems they thought me asking “is it standard to log a formal complaint?” meant I didn’t want to log on. I do feel bad complaining about the old gynaecologist but equally she’s blocking us from treatment we’re entitled to, so I probably shouldn’t feel bad. Hopefully a case manager will call me this week.

@thislittlebird I'd push for the refund too. Good luck! I will be booking in my HyCoSy on the first day of my next period too... I explained to my OH about what it involved and he said 'wow... that's a bit invasive isn't it'?! I Lol'ed so hard (and then cried a little into my cup of tea).

My OH submitted his first SA this morning too... that was a fun race against the clock, haha!

@thislittlebird I would push for the refund too if I were you.

@thislittlebird Oh horrid. But just another thing ticked off the list. I have one booked in for next month too. Good luck!

Care got in touch with me after months of no contact (I got very annoyed with them after an appointment and admin encounter). They’ve offered me a free consultation with a consultant from Zita West clinic. I’m tempted or I might push for a refund for my stupid ten minute appointment I was charged for.

Private Hycosy booked in 😐. Really don’t want to do it, and she’s booked me in for next Tuesday. I was hoping for this week so I have less time to fret. Oh well.

@dogmam yes she is specifically for fertility. I just googled one and this lady came up. Id find someone reputable.

@Mum2Girls19 hi, and welcome!

Unfortunately I don’t think you would get IVF. You both have to be child free as far as I’m aware. If either partner has a child you don’t qualify. If you’re unexplained then you have to be trying a certain amount of time, but maybe if you’re not eligible for ivf they’ll still look at other help. Tests, drugs, referrals. We’ve had to go private to get help and neither of us have kids, it’s frustrating.

Hi all...
Ive spent the time looking through these posts
Me and My hubby have been trying for our own child for 6 months,
we both have children from previous relationships but he is a lot older than when he had children.
I've just had my fertility blood tests all came back ok, my ovulation test came back yesterday at 50.3 so that's a great ovulation doctor said.
Hubby needs to book his SA
I know though if its unexplained fertility we wont get IVF funded and will have to pay ridiculous amounts
If his SA comes back with issues though would we get offered some support?

@dogmam ah ok, so they just dose according to weight. Gotcha. I just want to get going now but not yet. More tests first. And then a holiday in Cornwall mid July.

I’ve emailed to book my hycosy for next week after AF started today. DH’s tests happening next week too. Then we wait for his results.

My acupuncturist is away until late June now. I do find it very relaxing and I’m sure it helped my cycles get back to normal heaviness for me.

@dogmam yes i has acupuncture yesterday. Was amazing. Im having that weekly and the day before and after embryo transfer. Really relaxing l.

@Juno231 fingers crossed it’s for ivf then!

@thislittlebird all tests done, confirmed unexplained infertility - currently just waiting for July to apply for IVF funding. Have an appointment for 17th of June that I'm hoping could be it though, otherwise I have no clue what it's for.

Like @PurpleUnicorn01 said, don’t give up but I get it @Juno231. It feels pointless sometimes, feels like it hasn’t worked so far so why will it now? Has to be done but yeah, it’s hard to keep doing without an end in sight.

Where are you at in the process of it all, juno?

@dogmam. I think we will literally be a couple weeks apart as im due on the day after my consent call. So if i don't start this month i will also start mid july. Feeling nervous and excited. I never look at the success rate, your body us unique. Think postive always.

@Juno231 don't give up ive heard stories where people conceive just before they are due the ivf.

I typed a response out and it’s vanished ugh.

@dogmam that’s exciting! Very interesting on the Rekovelle, I’ve not heard of it, I’ll have to see what’s suggested and maybe mention it. What’s the weight aspect? I’m about one stone overweight right now.

Stats wise, I was pleasantly surprised by the ones the Lister gave me. They have their own calculator and based on my age and AMH the regular stats jump up to a pregnancy rate of 52%, 35% LBR. Was an improvement upon the regular numbers for my age, anyway. You’re younger so even better still. Obviously that doesn’t account for any unforeseen obstacles but still, I’ll take what I can get.