Infertility investigations/IVF in Scotland

[justbeingelle]

Just thought I'd start a thread for those who are undergoing infertility investigations/IVF in Scotland because it seems as though it can vary from the rest of the UK.

DH and I have been TTC since June 2018. Started investigations around July 2019. I have a large ovarian cyst which will be removed, hopefully after Christmas. Getting a laparoscopy and dye to check tubes too. I have very regular periods and I am ovulating. DH has a low sperm count, but the ones he has are good quality. Still awaiting results from ultrasounds, genetic tests etc so still feel like we're at the beginning of our journey. This is our first time TTC and we've not had a hint of a BFP.

Anyone else?

Lol phew! Yeah so get weighed when we get out first scan for February. I am the same I have 6 days left to take I am going to take a few days the day of the egg retrieval then for the transfer a few days too 😄

Thats great news, thanks 😊 Be good to have a relaxing Christmas and get stuck into the healthy eating in the new year along with everyone else 🤣

🤣🤣 I know new year diet starts again, nice to have a little pressure off for a while to relax and enjoy though, cheese and wine here I come 😃

We can all support each other with the healthy eating in the new year!
Deffo looking at you for all the questions now @LabradorMum 😂
I'm lucky my holidays reset Jan 1st so have 25 days again from there. I plan to take off the week of EC as we are in every second day for scans then and I don't want to tell work what's happening or lie about why I need to be away.

@willithappen we sure can 🤗

Lol auntie flo will probably be late so we will be answering each other 🤣

I am the same but have 6 days to carry over, I’m a lucky we can have flexi starts so don’t have to explain or take days off until egg transfer or actual transfer.

Meant to say I asked about COVID what that meant for treatment bloods etc, obviously they can’t guarantee and I am speaking for AFC only but she said it shouldn’t impact as it’s classed as essential and essential travel

Hi! I'm from Scotland and just came across this post! I haven't read it all as it started last year lol but I just wanted to reach out and ask if any of you have had a HyCoSy test? I just had mine today 😀

@jonrik

Morning ladies,

I'm dead excited - I finally have my first appointment booked and I'm starting my meds on the 5th of Jan with a potential egg retrieval in the last week of Jan. It's been a long 10 years of TTC for us and I'm so happy we can get going now.
Anyone else on a similar schedule?

Hi!!

I've seen you have been ttc for 10 years that's the same as us, well more or less! We will be 11 years the start of next year.

Good luck to you x

Hi @Mrsrielly
Yeah, there's a lot to catch up on 🤣 I've not had that, how was it? Where abouts in Scotland are you if you don't mind saying? Eleven years must be hard. Have you just started looking into help?

Than you @Mrsrielly and good luck to you too! We have an 11 year old and it just never happened Again after. We got very lucky first time round. I believe it's quite common from what I know.
Egg retrieval will be the last week off January. So exciting. Lots of baby dust for everyone!

Good luck @jonrik hope you’ve been ok with the meds and egg retrieval goes well 😁

Sorry @Mrsrielly I tried replying earlier but it wouldn't let me for some reason

I had a HyCoSy back in February. How were you with yours today?

Thanks @LabradorMum. I'm not starting meds until 5th of Jan. From everything I've seen here, that seems super short. 5th of jan start meds, apparently I'm to get my period on the 11th and egg retrieval then 14days after. I don't actually know how long I'm taking meds. It's all a bit of a blur at the moment. Let's see. I'm Sure they'll clear it all up at the next apt

@pixelflower I'm in Glasgow 😀 it is but we've took a step back from the fertility clinic for a few years as I had a bad reaction to Clomid, had fluid in my womb and a few cysts so we got frightened! Then we started back last year at the clinic and I have tried letrozole since and I did ovulate but still nothing! The hycosy went ok, was uncomfortable and I was a little bit sore last night but nothing a good sleep didn't fix!!

@jonrik oh do you? We don't have any! We just stopped taking any contraception 11 years ago thinking it would happen 😂 like all of us I suppose!! That's exciting!! I need to wait to the first week in February to discuss the next steps after my Hycosy was all clear.

@willithappen it wasn't too bad, I was nervous more of the outcome so I was a bit panicky but the doctor and nurse were brilliant, also I was very lucky as I have really irregular periods but I knew they were ready to come and the doctor said if it was a day later I probably wouldn't have been able to get it so periods ready to come! How were you? Xx

@Mrsrielly I was fine with mine too :) they said one tube is clear and the other was 'more than likely clear' which was a bit confusing. I was totally fine afterwards too.
I did have hope I would be pregnant within the three months after as a lot day it increases fertility but nadda for me.

@willithappen that's good! You hear all these stories people in a lot of pain etc so you get worried! But I've had worse period cramps (which can be really bad) so think that's why I felt ok.
That is a bit of a strange one! Well one of mine showed the dye straight away and the other was a little slower at first so she said there might have been a little blockage but nothing serious as it flowed no problem after that. I know I'm hoping the same 🙈 I still have some letrozole I was contemplating taking as I never got any side effects with them but I never fell pregnant in the 6 months of taking them so they said to stop. Just while I'm waiting on going back to the clinic xx

@Mrsrielly with mine he said that fluid came out the tube but they couldn't follow it/see it through the tube (not 100% sure why) so that's why they said more than likely open since the fluid got out the other end.

@jonrik congrats!! So exciting! And welcome 😁 I'm at the same clinic, in out of teir going there too and medical treatment is exempt so you'll be absolutely fine travelling between areas. I do a lot of driving for work and have done since the start of the pandemic and have never been stopped so I'm sure you'll be fine 😁

@Eiremogra sorry not sure what a HSG is but hope it goes well.

Welcome @Mrsrielly! I didn't get booked in for a HoCoSy because I had to get a cyst removed so they done it at the same time but hopefully you'll be ok. My tubes were clear despite having a big ovarian cyst. I'm in Glasgow too.

Sorry I've not commented in a bit. I don't know why I did this to myself but my last period was late by 1 day and for some stupid fucking reason I had talked myself into believing I was pregnant for like a week before. We have been trying for so long, I know it is very very unlikely it will happen naturally yet I thought it would 🙈 I imagined how I would tell my family etc. Fucking stupid. Then to make matters worse, I work with a woman who is very open and has told me very enthusiastically she is trying for a baby, has fallen pregnant on month 3. Arghhhh. Sorry for the rant, and on Xmas Eve. I'm such a downer. Have had a good day aside from this too! Anyway, sending lots and lots of love and wishes and hope that this time next year will be different for all of us ❤️

@itsmschanandlerbong our bodies really like to play horrible tricks on us sometimes ☹️ I was late this month and much as I told myself it was highly unlikely after all this time I still was hopeful even after a negative test 🤦 Bought a pack of cheap tests on Amazon and body took that as a cue to get on with it.
Don't know about you but seems like so many people's announcements happen at the same time as my period arrives.
Came on to wish you all a merry Christmas and hope the new year has great things in store for us.

Merry Christmas everyone. I hope you all have wonderful days and give yourself a chance to relax and sit back. Next year is our year ❤️

Merry Christmas lovely ladies 🎅🏻

@itsmschanandlerbong @pixelflowerhow Mother Nature and late periods 🤦🏼‍♀️😤

Totally agree with @willithappen 2021 here we come ♥️

Thanks everyone, got to look forward, here's to 2021 ❤️

Just popping on to say that hopefully this is the last year of us all without a baby in our arms (or belly at the least). Thinking positive thoughts for everyone

A friend of mine just announced she is due her second via WhatsApp about ten minutes ago. Away to go have a wee cry in the shower and then pull my big girl pants on, congratulate her and down a few drinks. I took it easy at Xmas but it's well needed today

Thinking so may positive thoughts for you all.

Those whatsapp announcements just hit harder and harder. Makes me think how I would tell people if I was lucky enough to need to.
Enjoy your drinks tonight. Tomorrow we're a step closer 🎉

It hurts doesn't it when it's another announcement 😔 my best friend announced it this year and it was such a blow but like you say, you just pull yourself together.

I started letrozole last night so hoping I have some sort of magic happen this year 🥰

Wee question, how long would yous all try for a baby before you get to a point of saying I can't keep doing this as I get so disappointed? Or would yous just keep going? I'm 37 in a weeks time and I just think, it hasn't happened in the last 11 years maybe it's time to make peace with it and move on with my life without being so disappointed month upon month. I'm not meaning to be negative here as I always do try be positive but I'm just wondering what other people's thoughts were xxxx