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Where can you go to get fertility tests?

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FelixFelicis6 · 04/12/2019 19:51

If I wanted to get an idea about my current fertility levels and chances TTC where would I go? We’re not TTC yet and probably quite a few years off but I’d like to get some tests done to see (for eg) if I can afford to wait a few years or should speed up... has anyone done this?

I’m based in London. Thanks! Smile

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RubaiyatOfAnyone · 04/12/2019 19:58

I don’t know if there’s a more obvious answer, but i went to a fertility clinic and paid for full tests before i decided how to proceed with not conceiving - i used CRGH, but there are several that do similar things. Be warned it is spendy, for a full “MOT” for me and DH it was approx £500-£1000, and may have been slightly more.

fartingrainbows · 04/12/2019 20:00

I went to a local Bupa hospital for a fertility specialist appointment and AMH test before ttc. It was the biggest waste of money ever. Gave me a hard sell on embryo adoption and when I asked about my chances of getting pregnant naturally he laughed and said "don't hold your breath".

I got pregnant first cycle of trying and wished I'd saved my money.

Sorry if this answer isn't very helpful but I suppose what I'm trying to say is that the best fertility test is to introduce the sperm and the egg and see what happens.

...... and don't go to a Bupa hospital Grin

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FelixFelicis6 · 04/12/2019 20:22

@fartingrainbows no that is still very helpful to know!! So did they do tests on your egg quality etc? What can it tell you and is it just not that accurate?

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FelixFelicis6 · 04/12/2019 20:24

@RubaiyatOfAnyone thank you. How did you choose which clinic to go to?

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fartingrainbows · 04/12/2019 20:36

Possibly there are more in-depth (and expensive) tests than I had. I booked in for a Bupa "fertility screen" which turned out to be an interview with a doctor and a blood test for AMH (think that tests the number of eggs rather than the quality) it cost about £350 for those two things so was not worth it. So I suppose the insight I can offer is to ask a lot of questions about any "packages" you buy and make sure you're getting everything you expect. Good luck!!

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FelixFelicis6 · 04/12/2019 20:39

That’s a lot for £350!! I’d want them to test quality of eggs rather than just quantity... but I’m not sure I want to pay lots more than £350...

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Amummyatlast · 04/12/2019 22:27

It’s not really possible for them to test the quality of your eggs with any accuracy. I’ve been through IVF and it’s only through lack of fertilisation that they suspect my eggs are not good quality, but even then they couldn’t be sure. The tests that are available mostly indicate egg reserve rather than quality.

Kanga83 · 04/12/2019 22:35

I'm in Kent, and would strongly recommend Mr Sadoon Sadoon. He used to be based at the Spire in Chatham and some London clinics. Absolutely delightful man, specialises in fertility, extremely honest about chances, procedures and all the things you may not want to hear. He did a laparoscopy to remove endo on me before clomid, as it hadnt worked for 4 months previously. as it happened I fell pregnant during my sick leave after the lap.

Teakind · 04/12/2019 22:40

You can have a variety of tests such as AMH, FSH and ultrasounds but it can't give you definitive answers. Your partner would need a sperm test too so you have more information to help you decide.

For what it's worth, my results were all very good but I still had problems conceiving.

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