2 MMCs and refused tests by GP

[Sunflower1000]

Hi all. I recently had two missed miscarriages and was told by GP I can only get referred to have any tests done after the 3rd one. This is so frustrating and my anger levels at NHS policies are through the roof. Has anyone got a different experience? Is there any way of convincing GP to get even basic tests? I am 35 and have no children. I looked at the private tests in a London (dr Shehata) but I was quoted £3k for the blood tests only, excluding consultations and scans.

To be honest the NHS recurrent miscarriage tests don't really tell you a whole lot - they'll run the standard thyroid and blood clotting ones and that's it

I'm doing ivf now with PGS due to recurrent miscarriage and the cost of having those tests with my clinic are only a few hundred pounds

My miscarriage clinic is at a really big hospital with a supposed miscarriage specialist but each time they just fill in the form and send you on your way saying ring in when you next get a BFP - not interested in testing progesterone levels (big contributor to early miscarriage) or anything else until they scan you at 6 weeks to check viability when it's probably too late by then to make a difference....that's why we turned to IVF

Standard procedure. They can still chalk 2 up to being unlucky 3 and there may be an issue. If you are unlucky enough to have 3 then you can be referred to the Tommy's recurrent miscarriage clinics by your GP.

If it makes you feel better at all, I had two and then my third pregnancy was successful (she’s currently having a nap in my arms)

I've had two missed miscarriages this year and I'm 38. I felt too like I'd been told to go away and have another miscarriage before they'd do anything to help. I went to see my GP 3 days after my surgery as I suspected an infection and also wanted to talk to her about it. I convinced her to run some basic blood tests at least. I'm sorry for your loss, I know it's awful

Thank you all for your replies and kind words. I decided to go private as I cannot face another MC without checking for obvious reasons. Having blood tests done in couple of weeks time.

@Sunflower1000 hi I just wanted to firstly say sorry for your losses and secondly, whether you can find out if any of your family have auto immune issues. I've only had one miscarriage (back in April) and spoke to my go in early July to request lupus testing as my mum has it. He didn't expect any issue, yet they came back positive for a problem.

Just mentioning it in case you can get the gp to do some tests and save yourself some money. I have now had to book a private consultant or wait 3 plus months to see anyone.

Best of luck with your tests, I hope u get your rainbow

Hello, I know that it feels so difficult to be essentially waiting for a 3rd miscarriage before the NHS will investigate. I'm in the same position and a GP friend told me that hint hint they have only your word that you've had a third miscarriage so if you were to tell them that you've had a third, they would be in a position to refer you on for tests. No reason you couldn't go private and pursue NHS route at the same time.

I've done some research and despite the fact this feels shit and I'm 37 and have an underactive thyroid, I'm going to give it one more go and trust that statistically it's more likely that I will have a successful pregnancy than not. I hope you find a way forward that feels right for you - we're all different. Sending you all my best wishes for a happy future xxx

I'm currently having my second mmc and it's shit. Had 2 scans in this pregnancy but still got to wait 2 weeks as there was growth yesterday. I'm only measuring 5 weeks instead of 7.

Just feel completely helpless. We've been ttc nearly 2 years, first baby concieved after 16 months in February this year. We caught quite quickly this time, only 3 cycles after the mmc but history has repeated itself. This is exactly what happened the first time. I'm so angry and I know we aren't going to get any answers.

I'm 36 now and luckily under the fertility clinic. I was due to have a hysteroscopy in August but cancelled because of the pregnancy so hoping that will be able to be rescheduled.

It sounds awful but I just want to miscarry now. Zero signs of it happening so far.

I'm just convinced as it's a missed miscarriage again that it's my fault because my eggs must be dud. I don't know whether we should keep trying or not. Will this just keep happening?, 😢

My GP isn't that sympathetic but might try and see if they'll do some basic testing @Kayjay2018.

Hope your private tests go OK @Sunflower1000 can you let us know?

Does the amh test look for egg quality as well? We decided not to do that unless we were looking at ivf but now we've had 2 mmc, wondering if I should?

I'm so sorry we've all experienced this xx

@Sunflower1000 could you tell me how you went about seeing the private Dr please? Did you still need a referral? I've had 3mcs in a row now but don't want to wait for the NHS.

@lumpy76 I live in South East and Spire Harpenden has miscarriage clinic and will see you without a referral. Just waiting for a normal period then will have tests done. Will keep this thread updated.

@Sunflower1000 thanks! I am also south east so that's really helpful! Thank you xxx