Being referred to fertility specialist

[Nataliieexo]

Sorry if this is in the wrong place.

What happens when you go?
The problem seems to lie with me long cycles, bleeding for weeks at a time when my period comes, not ovulating but blood tests and ultrasounds at the Drs have been fine.
The dr did say that although they may find out what's wrong with me because I already have a 2 year old they wouldn't be able to do anything to help us on the nhs.

So just wondering what happens at the first appointment etc.

 

[susan_1981]

It took us 3.5 years to conceive our first, but we fell straight away with our second so I guess I'm in reverse to you. But we had all the appointments but I'm not sure how much they'll do for you as you already have a child. But if they do, this is what I had:

CD 21 blood test to check for ovulation
CD 3-5 blood test (i think it's around that time, you pick) and this is to check for your quality and quantity of eggs
HSG which is dye injected into your fallopian tubes to see if there are any blockages
Scan of my ovaries to check they looked normal
Lap & dye which was under general anesthetic which gives them a better look inside and I think this can check for endometriosis
Husband had a couple of sperm analysis.

I think at my first appointment, they did the scan of my ovaries but I'm not sure if that's the norm. I'd imagine the first appointment will just be to discuss your history. Good luck! x

 

[sarah1980]

I think it very much depends on your local NHS trust. I'm in tayside and TTC#2 with irregular cycles (due to PCOS) and I'm allowed 6 rounds of Clomid with all the associated scans, tests and drugs but if that fails I'd need to pay for anything further.

HTH

Sarah xxx

 

[bee0633]

when I went... they did an ultrasound that day, then they drew labs that day, then retested my labs due to my prolactin being off... I had to go in CD 3 to get those results. Due to finding a fibroid on the ultra sound they wanted me to do a HSG... GOOD LUCK!

 

[TTC First]

If long cycles are your only issue that shouldn't be an issue at all. The clinic will monitor your cycle so they see how you are progressing. Once they see that you are in a position to ovulate, they can force ovulation with medication. Your cycle can be totally controlled by the clinic.