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Starting IVF in Scotland
Ags99
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We had our first IVF appointment last week and now waiting for the blood results to come, then we will start IVF in my January cycle. Anyone else going through IVF in Scotland? Would love to share info and tips
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I did have 3 IUI's, as well as HSG test, it's all good fun
Are you unexplained?
Hubby and I got our letter yesterday to say we’ve reached the top of the list on NHS (We are NI based) for ivf. I’ve to call then tomorro to make our first app. The letter says about haveing. Look screening done and thenOnce those results come back ok we get our app where the nurse explains the treatment and gives us the prescriptions etc. I’m cd 14 today, I wonder if it would be impossible to get started next cycle, in around 2weeks time or will it be the Feb cycle?
Procedures can vary, but we went to the actual clinic where we had to fill in lots of forms and got an appointment where they took bloods from both of us. The blood results came about 2weeks time via post (they checked HIV and HEP B + C fro both of us plus AMH for me. About 2weeks after we received the blood results we got the information pack that is a massive pile of documents that has the schedule in it and basically that is the point when we found out when do we stat, which protocol we are on and when do we have to go to the clinic etc.
I can give you the dates if it helps: our bloods were taken on the 25th of November, then results arrived via post on the 6th of December, then received the information pack on the 18th of December saying I have to call them when my period comes in January.
Now my period was due to arrive yesterday so typical there is nothing.... waiting for it to arrive, but it's just one of those things. Nothing is happening at all.
When I get my period I have to call them and then go to the clinic for a scan 2days later for a day 3scan and they will check the lining and if everything is ok I can start stimming.
Have you called them? Exciting times!! x
I got my period last night and called the clinic first thing this morning, I have to go for a scan on Friday when they tell me if we can start (they check the lining and whether I have any cysts present) and if everything is in order we start stimulation on the same day. I am also very excited and terrified at the same time
They will send out the nasal spray that I have to start using on day 21 of my cycle (so almost 3weeks from now) then I will be on the nasal spray for 2-3weeks and it will take for ages to complete. The baseline scan will be 6weeks later than it was going to (was gonna be tomorrow). I am so upset and feel let down! I was prepared mentally to starting tomorrow and now found out we could have started in my last cycle... Good old NHS.
we got all of our forms through in the post This morn.
Went for a baseline scan on Friday, my lining was good and there were no cysts so I got the green light to start treatment. First injection was done that evening and today I am on day 4of stimmulation.
I don't feel anything yet, some cramps here and there, but nothing too bad, so we'll see how it is going to be later on. I am very excited to do this, tomorrow morning I have to add another injection so from then I will have 1in the morning and 1in the evening. My first progression scan is on Wednesday morning when we see how many follicles I have and basically how am I responding to the drugs, whether they need to change my dose up or down.
So you have your documents now ready to go and just have to wait for the appointment? Are you still calling them for cancellations? xx
i didn’t get to call today o was mad busy and the day totally got away from me. I’m only home now from 715am. Recked 😂
when I called Friday they had nothing earlier so I’ll check in morn. It’s Thursday week for bloods and then 13th Feb, two weeks later for the 2hr fertility nurse app. I think it’s at This one I get the protocol and info etc. I’m so excited
Day 5 of stimms today, I had to add the second injection this morning so from now on I will have one in the evening and one in the morning. Apparently stimmulation phase lasts about 10-12days so tomorrow at my first scan we will be half way there whoop whoop!
I have zero side effects so far so a bit concerned what if it's not working? But I was told we will get more and more uncomfortable as we go along so hoping by the weekend I will definitely feel my ovaries.. IT is also possible they up my dose, we will know so much more tomorrow.
Injections are totally fine, not painful or anything, plus I feel like a superhero after each one of them. You feel like you are DOING something and that is great. I like the injection stage.
I ma pleased I am on the short protocol as the long is soooo much longer (about a month) and the first 3weeks nothing actually happens just down regulation, that puts you into menopause and allegedly isn't nice. Once you know your AMH that will give you a good indication of the next steps.
Have you called them since? Hope you managed to get a good night sleep.
ah that’s great ur finding it all ok. Does anyone know ur doing ivf?
On the other hand it is kind of nice to share this secret with DH and hide it from the world as it is just ours and we don't want anyone to ask questions or not ask, but want to ask you know that awkward thing between people.
We got married last May (I mean 2018) so not even 2years ago meaning people don't really think ther is something going on as we were not very open about trying so I think they would start asking questions maybe after our second anniversary, but maybe not, hopefully by then we will have news to share.
I am looking forward to tomorrow so much, seriously it can't come soon enough as this will be the first time we actually see how I respond to the meds. 15hours to goooo and I think I could sleep at least 10 of them through haha so sleepy for some reason. You will see it is impossible to tell whether it's the meds or you are just bloated because you ate grapes, you are tired because of the meds or just didn't sleep as much as you should have, the list never ends, all the good fun to look forward to!