FS appointment after HSG - being referred to IVF - what to do next?

Irish_eyes · Apr 12th, 2011, 16:23 PM

Hello everyone, I went to my FS appointment last week and was told that everything was fine with both DH and I. So I suppose I have unexplained infertility. She said the best way around this is IVF.

In Northern Ireland the waiting list for IVF is 12 months at least. So what to I do in the meantime? Of course, I will still try as I would love to go naturally but is anyone else waiting on IVF.

My FS also did not suggest Clomid with me. I was expecting her to do so and I didn't mention it. But I thought this was the next step.

manchester1 · Apr 12th, 2011, 18:44 PM

i guess if your ovulating, and dh sa was fine then there is no point of clomid..

not really sure what to suggest apart from keep trying :-/ sorry thats not very useful!!

xx

KittyCat82 · Apr 13th, 2011, 04:23 AM

Hiya Hun

We too are unexplained-how long have you been ttc?

We have had 3 months clomid but it made me feel awful/hasnt worked so back at FS on 21st April to see what next step is. I have also been told that IVF is best for unexplained. I am hoping they will put us on the waiting list and if it is a while, they will let us have a private round in the mean time.

Did they discuss IUI with you? I think they may want us to try this first but I am reluctant as I dont think the sucess rates are v good and I dont want to waste another cycle x

Irish_eyes · Apr 13th, 2011, 17:29 PM

Thanks manchester...I know at the end of the day that keep trying is all we can do and I guess that is all we will do. It just seems a hell of a long wait! Grrr!

Kitty, we have been trying for 2 yrs 4 mths but according to FS it is over 3 years. Technically it has been 5 and half years as I came of the bcp then and we actively started trying 2.4 years ago. How long have you been trying?

No, she didn't mention IUI either which is a bit frustrating that she has only given me one option to fall pg. I don't know if it is just the NHS in Northern Ireland.

Apr 12th, 2011, 16:23 PM	#1
Irish_eyes Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,861	FS appointment after HSG - being referred to IVF - what to do next? Hello everyone, I went to my FS appointment last week and was told that everything was fine with both DH and I. So I suppose I have unexplained infertility. She said the best way around this is IVF. In Northern Ireland the waiting list for IVF is 12 months at least. So what to I do in the meantime? Of course, I will still try as I would love to go naturally but is anyone else waiting on IVF. My FS also did not suggest Clomid with me. I was expecting her to do so and I didn't mention it. But I thought this was the next step.

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manchester1 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 954	i guess if your ovulating, and dh sa was fine then there is no point of clomid.. not really sure what to suggest apart from keep trying :-/ sorry thats not very useful!! xx

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Apr 13th, 2011, 04:23 AM	#3
KittyCat82 Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Midlands Posts: 1,016	Hiya Hun We too are unexplained-how long have you been ttc? We have had 3 months clomid but it made me feel awful/hasnt worked so back at FS on 21st April to see what next step is. I have also been told that IVF is best for unexplained. I am hoping they will put us on the waiting list and if it is a while, they will let us have a private round in the mean time. Did they discuss IUI with you? I think they may want us to try this first but I am reluctant as I dont think the sucess rates are v good and I dont want to waste another cycle x

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Apr 13th, 2011, 17:29 PM	#4
Irish_eyes Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2,861	Thanks manchester...I know at the end of the day that keep trying is all we can do and I guess that is all we will do. It just seems a hell of a long wait! Grrr! Kitty, we have been trying for 2 yrs 4 mths but according to FS it is over 3 years. Technically it has been 5 and half years as I came of the bcp then and we actively started trying 2.4 years ago. How long have you been trying? No, she didn't mention IUI either which is a bit frustrating that she has only given me one option to fall pg. I don't know if it is just the NHS in Northern Ireland.

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