Hello,
DH and I are in the process of trying to decide on a fertility clinic to be referred to on the NHS. It's the first time we are going through this process and don't have any children. The NHS referrals have provided us with 6 options and we are just trying to work out which one to go with.
My DH is a teacher so won't always be as easy for him to attend appointments as it will for me, so we are wondering roughly how many appointments he will need to physically be at, in order to help us decide.
One clinic is close (ish) to his work but the referrals say 9/10 patient receive treatment in 52 weeks, but another says 9/10 patient receive treatment in 52 weeks, which is obviously preferable but logistically not the best option.
I've read some people say their partner attended appointments via Zoom, which would be good for those where they are not physically needed but want to know/understand what is going on.
We have already done SA and had US with the doctors, do they do this all again when you are referred?
I know everyone's journey/treatment is different but assuming IVF is an option for us, roughly how many appointments would he need to be at for the first round? I've tried to find the answer online but guess there is no definite answer and will depend on our circumstances and what comes back when various tests are carried out.
Thanks in advance for any help or advice.