NHS Scotland Funded IVF

[deadliftgirl]

Hi there mumsnetters

I have not posted on this particular page before but have been active on others. I had really heart breaking news yesterday and I really could do with any information available from others in Scotland (particularly Glasgow) with the same experiences as me.

I had a lapracopsocy done yesterday and only a few moments after waking from the procedure, a dr came and told me I have advanced endo and that my chances of conception through the NHS are slim and I would most likely need IVF! I am so heart broken as me and my husband are christians and we wanted so badly to get pregnant naturally and we also want a very large family as my husband is one of eight.

I have been looking online at the ACS website and other websites and find the information very confusing. I was wondering if I am eligible for funded NHS IVF in Glasgow? I am 31 years old and all the websites say you have to be 42 but how does that work when the Dr said my only option is IVF. I really doubt we could afford to go private. Anyone in my age range who has been around the same experiences please respond.

I am so heart broken, I cannot stop crying and I am so worried about my husband. I just feel like I have no one to even talk to. I know many people go through this every year and I realise I am not alone. I am trying so hard to put all my faith in God and believe in a miracle. I just wish I had more information and I would really appreciate any response.

Hi there

I am so sorry to hear of the news you were told yesterday 💜

What I would say is don't lose hope I have been to the ACS at the royal and they are excellent.

I have had a look at their website and can see that the acceptable criteria is younger than 42.
www.nhsggc.org.uk/your-health/health-services/assisted-conception-service/referral-acceptance-criteria/#

I think the best thing to do is contact your gp or surgeon and ask for next steps and a referral. They will then be able to answer all your questions there.

When I went they went through everything thoroughly and explained all the options.

Have a look at the link and don't lose faith!

X

@Starrygirl12

Hi thank you so much for responding, it means so much to hear from you.

I think I was looking at the website all wrong and getting worked up. I have since spoken to someone at ACS and she was lovely. I believe we are going to be referred back there instead of going through the GP first and hopefully we will have a clearer idea of what is happening soon.

I am feeling a bit better tonight, I think I was just in shock. Thanks so much again and all the best with you and your journey

xx

Hi. I was just reading your post. You get three cycles in Scotland.

Women under 40
According to NICE, women aged under 40 should be offered 3 cycles of IVF treatment on the NHS if:
they've been trying to get pregnant through regular unprotected sex for 2 years
they've not been able to get pregnant after 12 cycles of artificial insemination
If you turn 40 during treatment, the current cycle will be completed, but further cycles shouldn't be offered.
If tests show IVF is the only treatment likely to help you get pregnant, you should be referred straight away.