IVF suspended due to coronavirus

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www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/12/thousands-lose-last-hope-of-having-a-baby-as-lockdown-closes-ivf-clinics

Sorry but this is so wrong and unfair. Thousands of people could lose out permanently on their chance to have children because of a virus that most people survive if they get it anyway! The restrictions have now gone way too far.

Many people have had very important (potentially life saving) medical procedures cancelled or put on hold because of coronavirus patients taking priority and that shouldn't be allowed to happen either.

And what’s your weight loss advice got to dl with this thread? Those of us that have had IVF cancelled don’t have children (for the most part). There’s nothing to suggest we’re all overweight either.

Terribly sad but I have to agree with PP, IVF cannot be a priority right now. I’m concerned generally for all the conditions that will go undiagnosed, all the routine appts being missed. Anyone who is having what is effectively an elective procedure will have to take a back seat.

I have an issue that’s troubling me, not urgent but I’d like to be seen and will definitely delay TTC until it’s sorted. I’ve managed to pay for a Skype appt privately and had a treatment plan on a speculative basis (won’t do me any harm if it’s not what they suspect). It’s really rubbish but I’m grateful I’m so far healthy and so is my family.

I dread to think of all the collateral deaths caused by a lack of attention during covid.

I’ve been fortunate enough to not need IVF but I’m astounded at the insensitivity of some people here. As a tax payer, I’m more than happy to have IVF funded on the NHS. In fact, I think it should be offered more fairly everywhere. I understand why it’s been postponed and agree with it but also appreciate the emotions it must stir up.

The nature comments are ridiculous. If we use that line, we can close all intensive care units because if nature wanted people to live....
Is it ok to say that?!!! (Of course not)

to those who were upset by a few utter twats on here. Please be assured, most of us don’t think this way.

Can I just ask, I’m not trying to be goady honestly, but what are people opinions on access to nhs ivf treatment for single women, lesbian couples and single and gay men (via surrogates)? Also, the rules where couples are denied access to fertility treatment if either parent already has a child?

I think this is the difficulty I have with it, that it’s a narrow group of people who can access it in this modern world of ours. That said, I’m desperately sorry for anyone who can’t have children. I had three private attempts costing me an absolute fortune as I wasn’t able to access nhs treatment as a single person. This resulted in two miscarriages. The clinic put pressure on me to try again but I was done.

I then adopted a beautiful baby and I look back in horror that I would never had known my daughter had those attempts worked.

I’m not in any way suggesting that those who are seeking ivf should adopt instead as they are very different. I guess I’m just trying to throw out some hope to those who will have lost their last chance through this awful virus.

Love and best wishes to all those who are suffering.

While I absolutely agree that people’s lives should be top priority right now. It does not make not knowing what your future holds any easier!

Some people have clearly never experienced not knowing weather you will ever have something you’ve always dreamed of, something everyone else seems to have without an ounce of trouble. Some people really don’t know what it’s like to struggle and you surely don’t seem to have any sort of thought or consideration to how unbelievably heart breaking, exhausting, physically painful and mentally debilitating it is for someone who hasn’t been able to start a family as quickly as they’d like. So to anyone saying that this is not important or anywhere near priority..... you clearly have no clue, so why even bother to comment on this thread!

Stay positive and stay strong ladies. This will be over soon and we can all just 🙏 that there will be systems put into place that continues to offer support and help x

So to anyone saying that this is not important or anywhere near priority..... you clearly have no clue, so why even bother to comment on this thread!

It's not a priority though. It's not a life-saving treatment. That's a fact, whether you like it or not. Those with cancer and other terminal/life-limiting conditions should be the priority - people with needs as opposed to wants.

No one has said that they aren’t priority! No one has said that these treatments should or shouldn’t be going ahead.

Everyone is going through something, nothing is black and white and maybe some people need to stop being so righteous and have a Little empathy for others!

At such a crazy and frightening time, maybe we should be looking at the bigger picture and try to be as supportive as possible towards EVERYONE who is affected by this virus. Isn’t that the point in these forums... to be helpful, supportive and kind in whatever way we can?

So couldn’t relax knowing my message sounded rude. So wanted to apologise. I agree peoples lives come first but also need to remember everyone is fighting their own battles also so we need to be supportive and kind. X