How long did u wait to see the fertility specialist!

DaisyDuke · Aug 20th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Just wondering once ur doctor refers u to the specialist, how long does the first appointment usually take? X

littlestar · Aug 20th, 2008, 10:31 AM

we have been trying for 6 months and currently having tests - not referred to a specialist until theres a viable reason for not being able to concieve.

from what i understand it's normally a year - 18 months of constant TTC before you'll get properly referred, and depending where you live will determine how quickly an appointment comes through.

I've had two af since coming off pill in march 1st took 81 days to arrive, and the 2nd took 56 days, i'm being sent for a ultrasound this friday (took few days for letter and 2 weeks for date) to investigate if theres any physical explanation for this. ie. pcos.

if your worried you can always request tests the scan is one option and you can have bloods done to see if your ovulating, i would imagine that these would normally be done before being referred.

Mummy2Eve · Aug 20th, 2008, 10:42 AM

My doctor has requested three months of blood tests before she will refer me to a specialist.

DaisyDuke · Aug 20th, 2008, 10:57 AM

Were having tests done at the moment. Just wondering if we need to be referred, how long it will take to see the specialist, once our doctor has refered us?

DaisyDuke · Aug 20th, 2008, 11:02 AM

As in how long is the wait normally to get ur first appointment once u have been referred.

Mummy2Eve · Aug 20th, 2008, 11:35 AM

Bump!

Oh, sorry! I'm interesting in the answer to this one too!

Omi · Aug 20th, 2008, 13:39 PM

am i right in assuming you're asking about going private amd not the nhs? Cause if its nhs every nhs board has different rules and different timelines. Its nearly a 2 year wait in Glasgow where i am. And since i had a mc in feb i have to wait nearly a year before i'll get referred.

Wishing you lots of luck!!

Omi xxx

**Arcanegirl** · Aug 20th, 2008, 13:40 PM

2 years Omi!? thats bad : /
Im southside of Glasgow and mine was done within 9 months (after 11 months of ttc)

DaisyDuke · Aug 20th, 2008, 13:45 PM

Jesus 2 years and 9 months to see a specialist? My doctor said she is testing this cycle and next then if needs be she will refer me in October. So it will take if i was in glasgow it would take 2 years for me to get to see the specialist? That is crazy. 9 months is a crazy amount of time to, i'm in shock. X

Omi · Aug 20th, 2008, 13:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Arcanegirl

2 years Omi!? thats bad : /
Im southside of Glasgow and mine was done within 9 months (after 11 months of ttc)

i know..but i have 2 friends on fertility treatment and thats what they told me...im telling you..im between a rock and a hardplace as my main problem is that i dont have one- except running out of time-i'll 39 in 7 months. But fingers crossed if i need referred it will be quicker than 2 years- geez ill be an old lady otherwise, lol!!

Also wanted to add that the reason for the longwaiting lists are 2fold. a) more and more people need treatment and b) lack of funding

ps. Sorry for hijacking the post-apologies!!!

Aug 20th, 2008, 10:13 AM	#1
DaisyDuke Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: U.K Dorset Posts: 8,675	How long did u wait to see the fertility specialist! Just wondering once ur doctor refers u to the specialist, how long does the first appointment usually take? X

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littlestar Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nottingham, England Posts: 3,255	we have been trying for 6 months and currently having tests - not referred to a specialist until theres a viable reason for not being able to concieve. from what i understand it's normally a year - 18 months of constant TTC before you'll get properly referred, and depending where you live will determine how quickly an appointment comes through. I've had two af since coming off pill in march 1st took 81 days to arrive, and the 2nd took 56 days, i'm being sent for a ultrasound this friday (took few days for letter and 2 weeks for date) to investigate if theres any physical explanation for this. ie. pcos. if your worried you can always request tests the scan is one option and you can have bloods done to see if your ovulating, i would imagine that these would normally be done before being referred.

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Aug 20th, 2008, 10:42 AM	#3
Mummy2Eve Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 212	My doctor has requested three months of blood tests before she will refer me to a specialist.

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Aug 20th, 2008, 10:57 AM	#4
DaisyDuke Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: U.K Dorset Posts: 8,675	Were having tests done at the moment. Just wondering if we need to be referred, how long it will take to see the specialist, once our doctor has refered us?

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Aug 20th, 2008, 11:02 AM	#5
DaisyDuke Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: U.K Dorset Posts: 8,675	As in how long is the wait normally to get ur first appointment once u have been referred.

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Aug 20th, 2008, 11:35 AM	#6
Mummy2Eve Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 212	Bump! Oh, sorry! I'm interesting in the answer to this one too!

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Aug 20th, 2008, 13:39 PM	#7
Omi Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 8,531	am i right in assuming you're asking about going private amd not the nhs? Cause if its nhs every nhs board has different rules and different timelines. Its nearly a 2 year wait in Glasgow where i am. And since i had a mc in feb i have to wait nearly a year before i'll get referred. Wishing you lots of luck!! Omi xxx

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Arcanegirl Pregnant (Expecting) BabyandBump Team Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow Posts: 25,664	2 years Omi!? thats bad : / Im southside of Glasgow and mine was done within 9 months (after 11 months of ttc)

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Aug 20th, 2008, 13:45 PM	#9
DaisyDuke Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: U.K Dorset Posts: 8,675	Jesus 2 years and 9 months to see a specialist? My doctor said she is testing this cycle and next then if needs be she will refer me in October. So it will take if i was in glasgow it would take 2 years for me to get to see the specialist? That is crazy. 9 months is a crazy amount of time to, i'm in shock. X

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