Anyone in Essex having fertility help?

NikiJJones · Oct 31st, 2008, 08:30 AM

Hi, I gather that all NHS trusts have different policies about fertility help, and I'm wondering what I can expect from mine.
I live in Essex and am under the Princess Alexandra Trust. I've been referred for investigations so far, and have seen a Gyny. I'm due a Lap and Dye in 2 weeks, and have had bloods done.
Is there anyone else under this trust? Can you get IVF etc on the NHS here, and how many goes do you get on NHS? What other treatments might they offer me before IVF?

maz · Oct 31st, 2008, 10:56 AM

Hi hun

I'm in NI so don't know about your hospital. I guess the treatment you'll receive will be individual to you. You may take clomid before going for IVF, or you might be told to go for IVF straight away. In NI we are only given 1 NHS cycle of IVF even though the NICE guidlelines state 3 cycles should be given. It's all to do with money - as per usual.

Sorry I'm not much help for your area. I'm sure one of the other girls here will be from your area, and know the answer a bit better.

Good luck for your lap&dye

Tory123 · Oct 31st, 2008, 19:20 PM

Hi I live in Essex. I have been told by the FS that I can have three rounds of IVF if needed and everything else in between on the NHS. They said this is due to some factors but mainly my age 34, not sure about waiting times etc.

I hope you don't need any other treatment but I would ask the FS for information.

pixielou · Nov 1st, 2008, 05:22 AM

Hi Nikki,

as you know I live in essex too and will be having lap op at PAH hospital also in a month. I'm under Queens hospital which is in in Romford and that is under Redbridge PCT, cos I asked for a second opinion they have given me a choice of other hospitals and I chose PAH. Now after they do investigation etc I'm not 100% if I will be under Redbridge PCT or Harlow now. I know that Redbridge give 3 IUI ( done at Queens)and 3 or 4 IVF(done at a London clinic). Princess Alexandra refer their patients(if they live in that PCT area) to I think Herts and Essex and or another clinic in London, The Bridge or Holly house not 100%. When you have your op ask Dr Degraaf as he told me about this. I think they offer the same amount I believe but he will know for sure.

Hope everything goes well for you hun!

Tory123 · Nov 1st, 2008, 10:05 AM

Hi pixielou

I am in Romford and under Queens but will be interested to hear if you get a better treatment under a different hospital. The lengths we have to go too!

Trying4ever · Nov 1st, 2008, 11:57 AM

Hi pixie,

So are you under PAH or Queens? I have just been referred to infertility clinic and I think it will be at Queens. What test do they do once you get referred? Can you be started on clomid at your first appointment? Do they book USS to make sure you dont overstimulate? Did you find that PAH is quicker?

I know a friend from work had IVF at PAH and it seemed like they did the tests really quickly....she had her tests in may/june was on clomid for 3 cycles, got married in August and is 3 months pregnant after her first IVF now.

NikiJJones · Nov 1st, 2008, 12:25 PM

Wow! That all sounds really fast what happened to your friend Trying4ever! I do hope the rest of us can get sorted that quickly.
Do you know if you have to have a recognised problem to get IVF, or will they just do it if you have unexplained infertility?

pixielou · Nov 1st, 2008, 14:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tory123

Hi pixielou

I am in Romford and under Queens but will be interested to hear if you get a better treatment under a different hospital. The lengths we have to go too!

Hi Tory,

basically I've had all the relavant tests there etc and clomid for 6 months and the consultant there, you may know him, wants to get me onto IUI. I have asked for referal as I want to know if there are any underlying problems.

So far PAH has been good, went to see the consultant and he said he would give me the op to further investigate. I mean everyones different and at different stages. I just felt like I was being tested enough b4 being put on IUI. I know that it is fantastic etc getting these treatments on NHS but I just want to find out what is going on. Queens have told me that I have unexplained infertility and so if the op finds nothing then I will continue etc. I have not told them at Queens that I'm having investigations elsewhere though!

You may find that Queens is right for you, I mean it has for me up till now, the nurses are lovely etc but I just need more info for me cos I havn't been told enough.

Will let you know how it all goes.

PS I'm about 10 mins from Romford
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pixielou · Nov 1st, 2008, 14:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Trying4ever

Hi pixie,

So are you under PAH or Queens? I have just been referred to infertility clinic and I think it will be at Queens. What test do they do once you get referred? Can you be started on clomid at your first appointment? Do they book USS to make sure you dont overstimulate? Did you find that PAH is quicker?

I know a friend from work had IVF at PAH and it seemed like they did the tests really quickly....she had her tests in may/june was on clomid for 3 cycles, got married in August and is 3 months pregnant after her first IVF now.

Hi Trying,

basically I went to my drs and they refered me to Queens cos thats my nearest hospital. I have been there for about a year now and had all the tests but just wanted a second opinion. PAH has been quick but Queens is pretty good too.

Are you based near Romford or near PAH?

I'm ten mins from Romford
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Trying4ever · Nov 1st, 2008, 14:35 PM

I'm nearer to Queens but I work further out so I know alot of people who go to PAH. How could I get referred to PAH? Do I go to my GP?

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NikiJJones Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,716	Anyone in Essex having fertility help? Hi, I gather that all NHS trusts have different policies about fertility help, and I'm wondering what I can expect from mine. I live in Essex and am under the Princess Alexandra Trust. I've been referred for investigations so far, and have seen a Gyny. I'm due a Lap and Dye in 2 weeks, and have had bloods done. Is there anyone else under this trust? Can you get IVF etc on the NHS here, and how many goes do you get on NHS? What other treatments might they offer me before IVF?

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Oct 31st, 2008, 10:56 AM	#2
maz Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In IVF limbo ... Posts: 3,915	Hi hun I'm in NI so don't know about your hospital. I guess the treatment you'll receive will be individual to you. You may take clomid before going for IVF, or you might be told to go for IVF straight away. In NI we are only given 1 NHS cycle of IVF even though the NICE guidlelines state 3 cycles should be given. It's all to do with money - as per usual. Sorry I'm not much help for your area. I'm sure one of the other girls here will be from your area, and know the answer a bit better. Good luck for your lap&dye

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Oct 31st, 2008, 19:20 PM	#3
Tory123 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 332	Hi I live in Essex. I have been told by the FS that I can have three rounds of IVF if needed and everything else in between on the NHS. They said this is due to some factors but mainly my age 34, not sure about waiting times etc. I hope you don't need any other treatment but I would ask the FS for information.

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Nov 1st, 2008, 05:22 AM	#4
pixielou Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: London Posts: 746	Hi Nikki, as you know I live in essex too and will be having lap op at PAH hospital also in a month. I'm under Queens hospital which is in in Romford and that is under Redbridge PCT, cos I asked for a second opinion they have given me a choice of other hospitals and I chose PAH. Now after they do investigation etc I'm not 100% if I will be under Redbridge PCT or Harlow now. I know that Redbridge give 3 IUI ( done at Queens)and 3 or 4 IVF(done at a London clinic). Princess Alexandra refer their patients(if they live in that PCT area) to I think Herts and Essex and or another clinic in London, The Bridge or Holly house not 100%. When you have your op ask Dr Degraaf as he told me about this. I think they offer the same amount I believe but he will know for sure. Hope everything goes well for you hun!

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Tory123 Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex Posts: 332	Hi pixielou I am in Romford and under Queens but will be interested to hear if you get a better treatment under a different hospital. The lengths we have to go too!

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Trying4ever Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 481	Hi pixie, So are you under PAH or Queens? I have just been referred to infertility clinic and I think it will be at Queens. What test do they do once you get referred? Can you be started on clomid at your first appointment? Do they book USS to make sure you dont overstimulate? Did you find that PAH is quicker? I know a friend from work had IVF at PAH and it seemed like they did the tests really quickly....she had her tests in may/june was on clomid for 3 cycles, got married in August and is 3 months pregnant after her first IVF now.

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NikiJJones Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 3,716	Wow! That all sounds really fast what happened to your friend Trying4ever! I do hope the rest of us can get sorted that quickly. Do you know if you have to have a recognised problem to get IVF, or will they just do it if you have unexplained infertility?

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Trying4ever Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LONDON Posts: 481	I'm nearer to Queens but I work further out so I know alot of people who go to PAH. How could I get referred to PAH? Do I go to my GP?

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