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[alaricsmom]

So sorry ladies. I wish there was something I could do.

 

[Rachael1981]

Seems like Danielle and I are in for the long haul

Actually Danielle - check out your PCT's guidelines. Mine are that you can be referred after 6 months if there is a reason for your infertility - you don't have to wait 2 years. You already know you don't ovulate without help

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Good thinking Rachael

This PCT offers 2 cycles
* 2 Cycles of IVF
* 3 Cycles of IUI
* Age range between 30 – 35
* No single women
* Referral after 2 years
* available subject to meeting eligiblity criteria

Pretty bummed over the fact that it is 30 before we can have IUI or IVF I am going to play dirty now and when I finally meet with the PCT demand my referral be put through now or else I am going public with what my GP has done and will contact a lawyer to sue for the money needed for private treatment.

 

[pink80]

I feel really lucky with my PCT now


This PCT offers 3 cycles
* 3 Cycles of IVF or ICSI
* IUI offered under exceptional circumstances only
* Age between 23 – 40: Women
* Age 55 Max: Men
* 6 embryo transfers maximum
* PESA, TESA, TESE funding available
* Previous Cycles (NHS or Private) taken into consideration; Maximum of 5 Cycles in total.
* 6 months between Cycles
(for women aged under 38)
(from pregnancy test through to commencement of drugs for next fresh Cycle)
* Referral for initial tests after 1 year by GP (if aged under 35); Sooner for women aged over 35
* 1 years storage covered for remainder embryos only
* Egg donation funding for women aged under 40
* Surrogacy not funded
* Needs to be an East of England resident for min 12 months (exceptions for active forces personnel)
* available subject to meeting eligibility criteria

I still think it's awful that there is such a discrepancy across the country.

Danielle I think you should threaten the PCT - then maybe they will help!!

 

[pink80]

Danielle I think you should also point out that it doesn't state anywhere that a miscarriage means that you have to start the 2 years again!!

 

[MrsMM24]

Thank you for the warm re-welcome and thoughts, and prayers RACHEL, FIESTY, PINK, and SHELLENEY.

We are happy to be able to try again soon. Can you send the link for the DRAGONS in the MAKING signature in green??? I am ready to join up!

 

[Rachael1981]

I can't believe you have to be 30 Danielle

This is what mine says.....

* 3 Cycles of IVF or ICSI (including Frozen Embryo Transfers)
* Referral after 2 years
* Referral after 6 months for those who have known conditions that affect fertility.
* Funding for 1 year storage of embryos
* available subject to meeting eligibility criteria

 

[Feisty Fidget]

What I don't understand is how you can be referred quicker if you know that there is a problem, but you have to wait for tests?!?

Mrs M this is it;
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Emma I will mention that to them about the miscarriage and see what is said.

 

[Rachael1981]

I think if you're not ovulating or your cycles are a mess. Incidentally I was told that because I have periods I'm definitely ovulating

 

[Feisty Fidget]

B*llocks! Oh I am fuming on your behalf now!!!!!! I had periods but bloods confirmed zero ovulation. They just make it up as they go along, seriously pants system!

 

[Rachael1981]

I know. I know I am ovulating because of temping, but I never mentioned that when I was in there. She basically said I had to try for 2 years without even knowing if I ovulate

Add in the fact that whilst I was waiting she went and made a cup of tea knowing she was running behind, and I was fuming before I even got in there

 

[pink80]

I agree with Danielle - periods do not mean ovulation!!! I would go back to a different doctor in the surgery for another opinion or even consider changing practices

 

[Rachael1981]

I'm going to give it another couple of months then go back and see someone else. If I still get fobbed off then I'll find another surgery to go to.

 

[katiekittykat]

Sorry for butting in ladies I lurk about and keep up with how you are all doing....

Rachael - I find it unbelievable that I live about 20 mins away from you and I was able to get a referral after 4 months!!! Tell them that!! Is the Sunderland PCT different to South Tyneside? Maybe you should get one of those DIY SA kits for Ian just to rule him out.... At least then if that shows something up you can both go back to the doctor with evidence. We only got our referral after Mal had done a sample

 

[Rachael1981]

Sunderland Teaching PCT and South Tyneside PCT are different but the same IYKWIM

Gateshead PCT, South Tyneside PCT and Sunderland Teaching PCT have been combined into one, but are also still their own individual PCT's too. Theoretically they should follow the same guidelines. I think she just couldn't be bothered with the paperwork. He words were 'It's sods law' it's not happened yet. She told me to relax, BD every other day and have fun. Hard when I want a baby so much that my entire world now revolves around TTC

 

[Feisty Fidget]

 

[alaricsmom]

I still hate that you ladies have to go through all this. I really wish there was somthing I could do.
Sorry I've been absent on here lately. We've had a ton going on and this week is going to be no better. My poor DH is having to put up with my moodiness because of the lack of rest.

MRSM I guess I missed your post about what happened. So sorry for your loss.

 

[Feisty Fidget]

Thanks Jenny

It suddenly occurred to me in the shower this morning (concise thinking at that time, I was shocked! ) that if the criteria for being referred to a fertility specialist earlier is to have a known fertility problem then why the hell haven't I been referred!!! They have known for just over a year now that I don't ovulate so regardless of clomid pregnancy I should be eligible for a referral?!? Especially as they have messed up my medically induced ovulation

 

[pink80]

I agree Danielle - definitely a line you should pursue with the PCT/gp xxx

Got my temp rise this morning - so I think I ovulated yesterday - finally!!!!!

 

[4magpies]

I already knew this but;

* 2 Cycles of IVF
* Referral after 3 years
* Previous fertility cycles do count (Maximum of 3 cycles in total)
* available subject to meeting eligibility criteria

So mine isn't so great. But 2 cycles is better than one!

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