Fertility tests
Hello
Not sure which category I fit into as my husband and I have been trying for a baby for a year now without any joy and I wasn't sure if how long 'long term TTC' is classed as on here - so I'm sorry if this is on the wrong board.
My husband had a sperm analysis last week and was told that 'it's fine', so either the problem lies with me or we've just been unlucky! I have an appointment today with my GP to discuss things and take a history etc. I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of thing I can expect? I imagine she'll order some blood tests to see if I'm ovulating etc. but wondered how long it normally takes from seeing the GP to hospital referral. I know where I live (York) not all consultants are big on seeing patients before they've been trying for 18 months, but at 35 although I know I'm not past it (!) I'm aware that my fertility does start to decline faster from now on so I was hoping that'd hurry things up a bit.
If anyone has any idea of what tests I should expect or wouldn't mind sharing their experiences that'd be very much appreciated xx
Not sure which category I fit into as my husband and I have been trying for a baby for a year now without any joy and I wasn't sure if how long 'long term TTC' is classed as on here - so I'm sorry if this is on the wrong board.
My husband had a sperm analysis last week and was told that 'it's fine', so either the problem lies with me or we've just been unlucky! I have an appointment today with my GP to discuss things and take a history etc. I was wondering if anyone knows what kind of thing I can expect? I imagine she'll order some blood tests to see if I'm ovulating etc. but wondered how long it normally takes from seeing the GP to hospital referral. I know where I live (York) not all consultants are big on seeing patients before they've been trying for 18 months, but at 35 although I know I'm not past it (!) I'm aware that my fertility does start to decline faster from now on so I was hoping that'd hurry things up a bit.
If anyone has any idea of what tests I should expect or wouldn't mind sharing their experiences that'd be very much appreciated xx
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I think if you are upwards of 35 you are advised to seek help after 6 months.
Hope that helps! x
As the others have said the GP referral should lead to an appt fairly quickly. I was able to use 'choose and book' and got an appt within a couple of weeks. The tests I had to have were:
day 21 progesterone
day 2-4 LH FSH oestrogen
hycosy to check tubes
rubella screen
chlamydia screen
hubbie had to have sperm analysis
I think you should push for tests - some GPs are very blase about fertility issues and it's best to get in the system...once you're in things can take a while. If it's 18 months in your area, you could say you stopped using contraception 18 months ago and been trying properly for 1 yr...if you feel comfortable with that.
Best of luck to you x
Thanks again for your replies, it's good to have this forum with such helpful people around xx
Good luck and I feel sure if will happen soon for you. You are in the system now too so your GP should advise you when to come back for a fertility clinic referral (which hopefully you won't need to!!)
S xx
I think the girls have explained most of it. THe first good news is that DH SA is good , that is one hurdle down and least they are investigating for you.
I really hope you don't have much of an wait for the appt,
xxx