How long is NHS waiting list?

[Isabella]

I've just been diagnosed with PCOS and managed to get an appt with a private consultant in 3 weeks time (thought that was long for private but nevermind) but just found out that my insurance won't cover any fertility treatments I might need so have now got an appt with my NHS Gp tomorrow. Just really worried that he'll tell me I have to wait a year or something before i can see a consultant about it. I have't had a period since came off BCP in January so hopefully they will see it as urgent?

Anyone any ideas?

 

[Spartacus]

hey hun sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with PCOS not sure I can give you any idea with NHS as I don't think they know either but to be honest in my experience waiting lists for physio I had (even though it is not comparable to you) took 4 weeks to get an appointment so not too bad hun so fingers crossed you get an appointment sooner I guess it just depends on the department.

wishing you lots of luck and hugs xx

 

[snowgirl]

Hi Isabella,

I think the waiting list depends on the area you live in. I once put my hospital in google and found a website (probably was the hospital website!) that gave approximate waiting times per department. It was really useful - do you know what hospital near you has a good fertility department? Although I live near to one of the two hospitals in my area, I chose the one further away as it had a better reputation for gynaecology care than the nearer one. Might be worth you investigating on your local hospitals websites so if you get the option!

Take care,

Elle x

 

[Arcanegirl]

It does depend on the area you live in, sad to say the wait for where i live (Glasgow) was 9 months to go from a gyne to the assisted conception unit.