NHS-long wait-no gynaec appointment y... - Fertility Network UK

Fertility Network UK

51,956 members57,455 posts

NHS-long wait-no gynaec appointment yet-Suggestions needed!

aroo88 profile image
4 Replies

Hi All

My GP has referred me to a specialist.but the appointment is too late for me under NHS.i am done with all my tests,i really cant wait too long to consult a gynaec.what can i do next?i still have not got a gyanaecologist appointment.how better can i arrange my treatment?suggestions required.

Written by
aroo88 profile image
aroo88
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
4 Replies
Louiemac73 profile image
Louiemac73

Contact your local private hospital directly. They will want a referral from your doc or hospital in order to proceed but it should be easy to do esp if you have had lots of tests already. Good Luck

I would go back to your GP to see if they can do anything - mine worked to get me an appointment when I was told nothing available/massive delay. You say you've done all your tests - in my experience a GP does a limited number and more may need to be done to identify what treatment is best for you, therefore you may want to think about this as the cost of tests and treatment privately is high.

aroo88 profile image
aroo88 in reply to

ya i did go to my GP and got it resolved.:) now i got the first appointment for the sub fertility and yet to discover how it goes.btw mine is now an NHS one and not private.i may be suggested for a hsg tube check,dont know how long will be the wait !!

Unfortunately the NHS is full of waiting, esp if you want treatment funded.

What I ended up doing was getting all my tests done on the NHS after I had been trying for over a year, but then funding not available until yr3, which was too long for me too wait so I self funded first round of IVF, and then had my 1 NHS funded round at the 3 year mark, before returning to the private sector.

So much for NICE guidelines!!!

You may also like...

Still waiting for NHS appointment

our appointment,they cancelled due to lockdown.Since they have been allowed to restart treatments...

IVF on the NHS - How long is the wait?

second NHS consultation next month when we'll be probably referred for an IVF. We would have done...

Waiting for an appointment

where I wanted to go! Waiting for an appointment is agonising!!! Hopefully won't be too much longer...

How long did people wait for a follow up appointment?

Just wondering how long people waited for a follow up appointment after a failed cycle. I know...

Scottish NHS waiting times

2015. So in all we have been waiting for over 2 years since referral in 2013 and still have not...