ICSI-POSTPONE START DATE 😭

[Sherr33]

I had my nurses appointment on the 27th and i was under the impression i would start pretty much as soon as. However because i mentioned having low mood and speaking to my gp in September everything has been put on hold. Im so upset. I domt understand why. Everyone goes through low moods. Even those trying naturally does anyone go stop them trying to conceive? Nope. But when i mention it everything is on pause. I had my counselling session on monday as advised by the clinic but now they have wrote to my gp and want further information and then they will review everything so god knows how long il have to wait again. Im so upset. I keep crying. Then i settle myself and say maybe its for the best or there's a reason for everything etc i try to be so positive but i crumble because i feel like theyve dangled it in front of me and snatched it away. The nurse took my cycle dates and even said yep shel see when i can northisterone UP UNTIL I MENTIONED RECENT LOW MOOD. Like why would you do that to me? I absolutely hate this. I hate that they have control over when i can and cant start I was at such a good place honestly. I i mean me rambling now may not seem like it but i was. I wanted to go into 2024 with somwthing to look forward to.

Hi op, I'm so sorry to hear this. That must be so frustrating for you.

I have just finished my second round of IVF (both rounds failed) and I have to say the drugs really can effect your mood. I think the clinics know this and have to be careful. It's likely they just want to check you are not experiencing untreated depression before you start the IVF meds, because if you are then the IVF meds can make it much worse. Imagine the hormones you get on your period but it can be like 10 times worse. Most drugs will probably have depression and anxiety, low mood, tearfulness etc listed as possible side effects. Loads of people have no side effects at all but some people do. So I guess your clinic just want to check medically you're ready to cope with these possible symptoms.

For background context, I have been on citalopram, an antidepressant, throughout both my cycles and quite a while before I started the IVF. My clinic didn't ask many questions about my mood though and weren't bothered I was on meds.

What was the outcome of your GP appointment? x

@lemons44 hey. I think the initial upset has sort of ebbed away. I just think I've waited this long another few months shouldn't be too bad although everytime I'm due on my PMS are really bad. I'm always in a very low mood. But I feel thats because of the things that have happened in my life and my relationship with my OH. I was prescribed sertraline but I didn't take them. I was constantly tired and I just thought the side effects might make me feel worse. I just get worried if they think omg her moods are always low that I cant start the medication. But I just wish I knew for certain that I would be able to start at some point.

I knew the drugs would have their side effects and I know I'm so bad before my period. Thank you for the message. It makes me feel better.