Geriatric gang 🤰part 2

Urgh, BFNs all around here. 11DPO and using internet cheapies. Absolutely nothing to see. It’s so depressing!😪

Came on here to give you all an update in case this helps anyone else trying to get NHS funded IVF...

So brief summary for reference, trying for ~4 years from age 35. Took a while to get seen at GP due to factors (me being slow/COVID/GP being slow). Had some preliminary tests in Aug 2022 (aged 37) but then got PG in Sept so all testing/referral put on hold. PG ended in MMC in Dec 2023. Tried again for 6 months with no joy so went back to GP who referred to Gynae. Now had numerous test (more bloods, HSG etc) with no obvious cause identified.

However consultant has said the NHS in this area will not fund IVF unless you have been trying for 2 years post MC. So basically the clock gets reset. I will be 40 at the 2 year point, but apparently because I was referred before I was 39 (which is now the cut off here) then I might be able to get one round on the NHS if needed (apparently I shouldn't have even been referred until the 2 year point, which would have made me automatically too old to be referred!). Consultant advised to go private ASAP if I possibly can.

So anyway, upshot of the story for my fellow oldies.... get referred as soon as you possibly can. I'm now seriously considering trying to find the ££ to go private. On the plus side, some of the tests I've had on the NHS won't be needed again so that will help.

Hi ladies, I hope everyone is doing well.
It's great to see so many BFPS on this thread. It gives me hope that it's not all doom and gloom beyond our mid 30s.

Unfortunately for me, last month ended in a BFN and it marked the end of our TTC naturally journey.
If my bean had stuck, I would have been due last week which has been very hard to deal with.
We got our provisional date for IVF today.
Today is also our 19th anniversary together so I'm hoping to have a nice evening and hopefully take my mind of everything.

Also just incase anyone is unaware
For 40 gbp
Superdrug offer progesterone blood test you can do from home

Thanks @worldwidetravel2017 & @hennie222 for the advice.

Checked the documents the GP gave me, one is for: full blood count, FSH & LH, Hb A1c, liver function, oestradiol, progesterone, thyroid function, urea & electrolytes. Second doc is for AMH - which I specifically asked for.

@hennie222 - I'm exactly the same that I do feel so grateful for the NHS, but frustrated at the slowness in equal measures (and the lack of empathy/understanding from my GP, which is a whole other issue 😄)

@Serendipity2023 I fell your frustration. As someone else has said, try to get them to give you 2 blood tests - one early in cycle and one on day 21 ish (I think). That seems to be the standard to determine if you are actually ovulating , and hence if you need to be prescribed Clomid. I'm also frustrated with the speed (or lack of) with the NHS although I do try to be grateful they exist at all, just been offered a follow up appointment for November after first seeing the consultant in June and having several tests. Seems to just take forever (I'm 39 so also aware of age as a big factor that's not helping).

Sending you all the luck

Hi all, just joining this thread for the first time. I'm 36 and just had a chemical last month. Back on cycle day 1 now. Hoping for more success this time. Best of luck to you all xxxx

I think so too 🙁 no other symptoms.

Ask 4 a thyroid function test

Also 2 safely carry a child you need good vit D
And good feretin

Feretin often isnt included in full blood count

Also request a '21 day progesterone ' test / check
But regardless of 21 day name - go 3 - 4 days after ovulation - to check ya body is behaving re progesterone

Saw my GP this morning, and she's referred me for blood tests.
She also mentioned prescribing me clomid, but didn't explicitly say whether that was dependent on the blood test results or not?!

Going to get blood taken on Friday as I'll be day 13 of my current cycle, and will then see what my doctor says.

It's frustrating as she doesn't seem concerned at all about my age, and I explained how it feels like time is slipping away. She just kept saying how because I did fall pregnant (18m of TTC, and ended in a TFMR in Jan) she's not worried.

I'll be 41 in December and had always hoped I'd have two DC, but even one feels like a distant dream right now 🥺

Hi @40andtrying1
Not sure I have the answer for you, but I've also had similar several times at around 10dpo and no bfp. I suspect it might be hormonal / due to a polyp or something for me but who knows.

Thank you

Adding to the drinks chat - Ive been having no caffeine coke - actually tastes ok

Thank you
Its been tough - still bleeding

We will try again etc

Looks a bit like some brown i had b4 later red blood but might not be

Congrats @Rusticanella

i too stopped drinking this month and have noticed much more EWCM this month.

I’m so sorry @worldwidetravel2017 about your chemical, it’s such a roller coaster, and I’m hoping to hear some good news from you soon.

I'm so sorry @worldwidetravel2017
Sending love 💕

Sorry I forgot to cover image! (Sensitive)

Ladies I’m confused. Last month at 9dpo I have a tiny amount of Brown/pink blood, then cm went back to a clear normal colour. I thought there was a possibility that this could have been implantation. well I wasn’t pregnant.

Now this cycle 9dpo same again, picture included, apologies TMI.
CM back to normal and I am 5 days away from my expected period.

Has anyone had something similar happen to them, do you think the egg is trying to implant?

Hi,

Yes only 4 weeks tomorrow from first day of last period.

I have really short cycles, so everything always seems out of wack with me a bit. I tested positive for the first time, 3 weeks after first day of last period.

Are you counting weeks from 1st day of your last period? Thats when NHS/ hospital count from

If your 6 weeks from 1st day of last period - you can def ask NHS 4 hcg bloods

Told them i had cramps and tiny discharge / tiny brown blood..

( id also never been preg before )

When i was at hosp brown blood then turned light red

@worldwidetravel2017

I did ask about blood tests but they refused (NHS) how did you get yours done?

@worldwidetravel2017

Flo app says 4 weeks tomorrow. Think the next 2 weeks will feel like forever and then the 6 after that even longer