Fertility tests start this week! Starting the journey to...???

[daisiesandpeonies]

We've been TTC for a while and no joy.
Have decided to go for tests privately - my scan and blood test are this week!
Just wondering if anyone else is out there at this stage??? Either NHS or otherwise?
In terms of 'symptoms' my skin has erupted with acne since being off the pill and my cycles are 6 weeks long, periods very heavy. Am trying not to self-diagnose with Google, but have some ideas of what they could tell me!

Has anyone here had HSG? (Hysterosalpingogram) or any discussion about it?

I've managed to get booked in for ultrasound and follow up consultant appt but can't decide if the HSG is worth a month not TTC for? 

Had to chase to get the above appointments, apparently my blood results are back and I can have them once typed! Consultant did say she'd ring but like you said @daisiesandpeonies time and money are not surplus in NHS!

Anyone have any good questions for consultant when I go back?
I seem to think of them reading threads later can't have IVF on NHS (many reasons, too old, not trying for over 2yrs, DH has son already etc etc) so would need to look into private clinics

Thanks

@daisiesandpeonies I haven't started on clomid just yet. I have an appointment next with an infertility nurse week to discuss how it all works and what side effects I should expect. As my cycles are unpredictable, I am unsure when I will be starting it, just need to wait on AF to arrive first.

@MayZ I met with my infertility consultant last week for the first time, she briefly spoke about HSG but wanted to try me on clomid first. All she said was it was quite an invasive test so wanted me to avoid it for now. If I have no luck with clomid she is going to refer me then.

How is everyone getting on?

Any results?

I've been told my AMH is 1 (but no reference so unsure if bad or not as some places say 1-3 is normal and others say 15-20!)

Also had ultrasound and 10 follicles measured which I think sounds ok, need to wait for full report.

All in all feeling positive

Hey there

It's an NHS waiting list game for us. I live in N Ireland and waiting list for fertility clinic is 6months so I'm not expecting to be called until October time.
DP is registered in Republic of Ireland so he has to get his SA done in Dublin. He's getting tested 29th July. It's all so complicated is technically living in 2 different countries! 😂

I'm in the middle of flat out POAS OPKs to get my ovulation date so I can get 21day bloods redone reckon by OPKs ovulation is tomoro

This waiting game is horrible, but on a positive note we're heading to Tenerife for 11days on 2nd June so that will break it up a bit for us

I've got an ultrasound tomorrow morning to check for PCOS. Then need to back to dr to see about having metformin.

Previously diagnosed with endo and insulin resistance.

No PCOS for me, but we are now on the waiting list for IVF!

Hey everyone,
Thank you @daisesandpeonies for starting this thread.

Thought I’d say hello as I’m in a similar situation as TTC.
Age: Nearly 35
Cycle: 13

I’d like to share some things which have helped me during this wait/TTC/frustrating year of trying.

No matter how good your relationship and support network is TTC takes it’s toll.

1. Baby showers/gender reveals/repeat pregnancy announcements from those around you are lovely but can hurt lots. Alien emotions of jealously, rage and sadness are ok and normal responses when trying to get pregnant. If you feel ok then go to them if not then don’t go or see how you feel on the day.

2. Mindfulness has been very powerful and helped me though some tricky times.

3. Don’t put things on hold when TTC. We were umming and ahhhing about a snowboard holiday last year as thought I ‘might’ be pregnant or have a bump. So glad we went.

4. Be honest (or not with people)
   I’ve found telling a few close friends and some family about my feelings has helped. If you don’t want to tell them then don’t.

5. My younger sister is currently expecting and I’ve found myself feeling all sorts of feelings. Happiness, sadness and lots in between. But it’s ok. It’s normal.

Hope everyone is ok. Sending you lots of love. It’s nice to read people’s stories and hear from people in similar situations as I’ve felt quite isolated at times.

Hi @Nobbles

Welcome and I second your thoughts, especially not putting your life on hold.

Have you had any further investigations?

For anyone waiting that wants answers faster (who said I was impatient!) I've found a great lab that does bloods privately. Wish I'd known about it before starting as it would have told me a year ago what I now know! As I'm older I did ask GP for pre screen bloods (LH/FSH/Progesterone) but was dismissed.

It's medicheck and you can have blood taken locally for tests that require more than a finger prick.

And the book It Starts with the Egg is also a good read (covers both women and men issues)

Fingers crossed all