Hi all,
I may be being too soon to panic but a few months ago I had a laparoscopy/dye test/hysteroscopy, as my specialist suspected endometriosis. All came back clear, including the biopsy that confirmed I ovulated as I should etc. I am 24 and have been trying to get pregnant for somewhere around 3-4 years, most of that doing ovulation tests and really trying. I have severe pain when I’m on and this inability to fall pregnant sparked the investigations.
I got discharged today by the service, I was lucky and had an NHS-funded private specialist who seemed like he could really help before the op but today he explained that my pain is normal and that it’s unusual I wouldn’t fall pregnant but that’s ‘just how it is sometimes’ which is ok and he’s correct but it was a bit heartbreaking. He suggested a semen analysis which he hopes NHS can do, but wasn’t confident that the NhS would fund any fertility treatment as it’s not a priority which I understand, and because my partner has a daughter already.
I would be happy with my life even if I can’t have a baby as I have a wonderful stepdaughter and my fiancé is wonderful. I just feel this sadness that I had hopes he would have a solution.
my question is this: I understand eligibility for NHS funded fertility treatment is kind of a lottery based on where you live, but I’m struggling to find the specific info online.
I live in Black Country, but I believe my GP falls under Staffordshire. Do either of these authorities allow any help if your partner already has a child?
any help would be appreciated, it wasn’t the easiest appointment.