Do you have follicle tracking scans funded by the NHS?

[Anatelle]

Hi girls,

I saw my GP in August as I have PCOS, have long cycles (around 70 days) and TTC.
He referred me to a gynecologist at King's college, Denmark Hill. I booked the appointment for the 21st September. But when they received my GP's letter, the "consultant" cancelled my appointment and transferred me to the Assisted Conception Unit at King's College.
There, my husband and I had some tests confirming my PCOS (which I already knew about) and my husband only has 4% of normal forms (but count rest being ok).

I started metformin on the 22nd October and had my first cycle of clomid (50mg) but the scans showd I didn't respond. So I need to go on next cycle and have another follicule tracking scan

Although my treatments are funded by the NHS, they charge £200 for the follicle tracking scans and I don't understand why tey charge for this...

I was wondering what unit follows you girls and if you have all treatments free.. If not, what do they charge you for?

 

[silarose28]

Hiya

I had follicle tracking free on the nhs. The fs monitore me using ultrasound in the luteal phase of my cycle for a copule of months. Might be different to what you are getting though. Doesn't seem fair that they are charging you xxx

 

[Lyns]

I was on a 100mg of Clomid for 5 cycles and never got tracking. It depends on the region I believe.....the postcode lottery. It's disgusting really.

 

[babymaybe]

Hi
I was lucky and got follicle tracking for 5 cycles of Clomid. I think it varies on which PCT you're under.
Good luck

 

[Dancingkaty1]

hi i had follicular tracking on the nhs for my first cycle....im now on my 2nd cycle hoping this is our mth! Went to see my fs yesterday & i suspect i have endometriosis so would rather a lap b4 more clomid as i did respond well to it but but fs just handed me another 3 month prescrption 4 clomid & said see u in march!! even my doc said she thinks i have endometriosis!!! xx

 

[peggy]

Hi

I live in Tayside in Scotland and have my follicle tracking scans done for free. They are actually really good in the department, I have had 4 this cycle already, which is my first, and am due for another on Thursday. Don't think its fair that this isn;t the norm across the country

 

[beauty]

I dont have tracking just day 21 tests, i think they offer tracking when you get referred to f.s but my gyno doesnt offer it!
x

 

[amy_1234]

Hi, i only have day 21 bloods, they won't give me follicle tracking scans unfortunatly, i think different hospitals get funding for different things!

Gud luck

 

[Crypto1976]

I didnt have them but latterly found out that I would have had them until such times are ovulation was confirmed for free.

I didnt find this until I got my bfp!

 

[Millnsy]

I had 6 cycles of clomid and had follicle tracking scans free on all of them. I live in Nottingham and had all my treatment on the NHS. Doesn't sound right that you get some things free but are having to pay for others. As other ladies have said, a lot of places don't off them at all but this is the first time I have heard of anyone paying for them.

 

[lady blush]

Hi girls,

I saw my GP in August as I have PCOS, have long cycles (around 70 days) and TTC.
He referred me to a gynecologist at King's college, Denmark Hill. I booked the appointment for the 21st September. But when they received my GP's letter, the "consultant" cancelled my appointment and transferred me to the Assisted Conception Unit at King's College.
There, my husband and I had some tests confirming my PCOS (which I already knew about) and my husband only has 4% of normal forms (but count rest being ok).

I started metformin on the 22nd October and had my first cycle of clomid (50mg) but the scans showd I didn't respond. So I need to go on next cycle and have another follicule tracking scan

Although my treatments are funded by the NHS, they charge £200 for the follicle tracking scans and I don't understand why tey charge for this...

I was wondering what unit follows you girls and if you have all treatments free.. If not, what do they charge you for?

HI hun first of all i was ment to be see at kigs college assisted conception unit but thank god i chosse guys & st thomas assisted conception unit i had all my follicule tracking scans for free and also had extra scans as they were worried i was producing a cyst in one of my ovaries this was all done for free.

i dont understand why you would have to pay for a scan when its a nhs hospital maybe worth having another word with your FS coz its silly that you would have to pay.

i must say guys&st thomas assisted conception unit have been wonderfull and all the treatment and support was excellent.

we must live close lol