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Rubbish GP is it worth going private for fertility checks?

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Confuzzled09 · 11/12/2009 12:22

HI everyone,

MY GP is pretty crap and I'm worried that I'm getting a bit fobbed off by them (have seen 2 so far). Does anyone know if you can refer yourself privately to have tests done to check that all is in working order. I really can't bear to have to wait for a whole 6 months more before my GP will even start listening to me & helping find out if DH and I have any problems.
Any thoughts/recommendations would be lovely

OP posts:
EldonAve · 11/12/2009 12:50

why do you think it is not all in working order?

foxinsocks · 11/12/2009 12:44

no, sorry - I imagine you would need to start another thread in TTC (trying to conceive or whatever the topic is called) asking about clinics in your area

I think you can look up success rates (for fertility clinics) but ultimately, I would think you want a personal recommendation I guess.

Didn't want to leave your post unanswered as I had a tricky gynae issue where the GP totally fobbed me off and I left it for a while then went to a private gynae and was completely gobsmacked at the wonderful level of service I got (and how easy it was to resolve). I think it's also having someone listen and take you seriously and then actually CONSIDERING what you've said which gives you the level of comfort that you need with issues that are quite personal and you often can't get from a GP who isn't an expert in the area and simply doesn't have the time tbh.

Original poster
Confuzzled09 · 11/12/2009 12:30

Do you know where you even start looking for a good clinic. I'm really worried about paying out cash and not getting a reliable opinion?
There is so much to this TTC lark that you don't even know about until you start trying !!

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foxinsocks · 11/12/2009 12:24

yes and if it is worrying you and you can afford it, I would

life is too short to spend being fobbed off!