NK Testing yes or no?

[Kazza82]

So what’s people’s thoughts on Natural Killer testing? I’m contemplating the testing through Coventry Hospital but wondering if it’s worth spending the money as privately funded!

[Dazed_and_Confused55]

There is some really good info on this on the panorama program about private IVF clinics, you can get it on YouTube.

[Kazza82 in reply to Dazed_and_Confused55]

Thank you will check it out.

[Cal1240]

Hi kazza, I’m thinking of going too. Not sure what to believe about it. We have been ttc for over 2 years with no joy but also no answers from the tests, Dh - fine, tubes -fine, ovulating - fine ....so naturally I’m looking for answers to what is wrong! It was my acupuncturist who recommended it but I’m just quite confused by all the conflicting information x

[Kazza82 in reply to Cal1240]

Indeed I feel the same so much info that it’s confusing, certainly don’t want to waste time and money if there’s little point but also want to give my 1 frozen embryo the best chance.

I’ve had one failed iui followed by a failed ivf cycle last year which left me with the 1 frozen. It was ok to freeze but on the slow side. I also had a miscarriage back in 2010.

I am single so haven’t been in a position to ttc so as such may not have any fertility problems, I might have just been unlucky so far.

[Caroliono4]

Hello. I've had it done at Coventry with Dr Brosens who was lovely. I didn't have a high level of NK cells so didn't need treatment however if I had the treatment would have been steroids. My consultant decided to prescribe these for me anyway as part of treatment for rec mc. I think some clinics routinely prescribe after egg transfer.

[Ang24816]

Heya. Im sure the panorama doc was on natural killer cell testing using blood from the arm whereas at Coventry they take biopsies from your uterus. I had it done after 2 failed cycles and 2 misscarrages and my results came back normal on both biopsies (they do two to ensure a clear picture) I'd say it's definately worthit for piece of mind. Before our 5th cycle we had every test I know of to ensure we wouldn't have any wonders...its expensive and takes time so delays the next attempt but definately worthit to not wonder 'what if' Hope this helps xx