Just thought I would come back and update. My AMH results were 17.3.
semen analysis was 12.5 million per ml
30% motility, 20% progressive motility and 4% morphology. So we will need ICSI.
the criteria for the basic package which costs £2999 is that 15 follicles or more are needed because the package involves a low dose of STIMS so 15+ follicles are required to give it best chances. ICSI is also an extra £1000.
because I only have 11 follicles we do not meet the criteria so they have sent a quote for what we do need.
I do not fully understand what it all means but for the IVF, ICSI, embryo storage etc it costs £6331. Pre tests such as STI screening etc - £439. Care maps - £995. So that’s £7765 in total. No doubt there will be more add on costs along the way. This is more than we was expecting, less affordable and a lot of money to lose if it doesn’t work, as we are self funding.
During the consultation the nurse said with those SA results it’s not impossible to concieve it’s just a matter of when and how long we want to wait. She said it could happen next month or be years away or somewhere inbetween.
i am really getting fed up of it all. I am constantly researching and every month we try some kind of different approach or new gadget but have no luck. I am currently 8dpo and usually clinging on to a bit of hope at this point. This is the first month I just feel 100% certain that we won’t be pregnant. I really feel for my partner as well, it’s tough for him.
hes been going above and beyond to make improvements with life style changes and been taking supplements off his own back, never missing a day.
I think I’ll go back to searching IVF abroad hoping to find it at a more affordable cost. In the meantime hope the life style changes result in natural conception.
ill keep this post updated with the outcome for anyone in the same position in the future.