Experience of Fertility Clinic in Scotland

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Hello,
My husband and I have been trying to conceive since Nov 2017. In January we went to the GP and had some of the initial tests done - bloods and sperm analysis. Both results came back normal with my pro-lactin slightly elevated but I had that done again later on and it was fine.
So, now we have our first appointment at the fertility clinic in April. I just wondered what to expect? What are people's experiences?
I'm in need of some hope 😓
Thanks in advance x

Your first appointment will involve a lot of information gathering by the consultant - be prepared to answer lots of questions about cycle length, dates, symptoms. We also got asked about how often we have sex. I got an internal ultrasound at the first appointment too, so be prepared that might happen! I think the main thing to be prepared for is the huge amount of waiting. I think we waited 3 months for the first appointment, a couple of months for a few scans etc, then another 5 months for follow up appointment. We were told we were 'unexplained' so are now on 1 year IVF waiting list (we were in Edinburgh). The waiting is torture, so I would find some hobbies you love, book weekends away etc. and keep yourself as busy as possible. Good luck!

Thanks so much for your reply. At least we'll know what to expect. I hope your year flies by x