Hello! Just wondered if any of you have been to an NHS recurrent miscarriage clinic? I have an appointment tomorrow with my gynaecologist and IVF specialist who referred me for IVF 2 years ago, and I was wondering if there is anything glaringly obvious I should ask for? I’ve got my private biopsy happening this month, but whatever more info I can get on the NHS would be marvellous, knowledge is power and all that!!
Thank you lovelies xxx
Hello, I was referred to a RMC after 2 mcs (over 40) and went on to have 2 more. They will run various blood tests (full blood count, blood clotting gene, antiphospholipid, lupus, thyroid, coeliac etc) and do an internal ultrasound to start. I was also able to have karyotyping done on the tissue from my third mc, and as this identified a chromosome issue they tested both of us to see if we were carriers. They didn't test my husbands sperm however as their attitude was that if I was getting pregnant then that wasn't a problem. I also had NK cells tested privately at Coventry. On reflection I'm not sure what to think of the experience. I already knew I carried a blood clotting gene, however recent trials don't place much significance on this. To be safe I was given clexane, steroids and progesterone on my subsequent two natural pregnancies (both mcs). I kind of wish the consultant had just been blunt and told me it was most likely due to my age as I wouldn't have wasted time persevering and would have moved to donor eggs 3 years ago.
Happy to answer any questions you may have x x
Ah thank you, it’s good to know what to expect! I’ve actually had one mmc with my eggs at 33 and then a chemical and recently another mc with donor eggs, and two failed transfers🤦🏼♀️🙁. It sounds like they aren’t going to do anything my clinic haven’t already treated me for, but I suppose having the bloods done again can only be a good thing🤷🏼♀️!!
I hope you’re ok? When is your OTD? Xxx
Oh that's rubbish, I'm really sorry to hear that. Yes I agree, take any assistance that is offered for free 😀. I've had bfns at 6 & 8 dp5dpt so I'm not holding out much hope this time. We also have a sperm dna issue (only came to light through private testing after giving up on the RMC) so I'm wondering if this is the reason 🤔
Oh really? Perhaps I need to push to get a more detailed test on my husbands little men?!🤷🏼♀️ still far too early to do a wee test at 8dp lovely, you’re not out just yet!🤞🏻🤞🏻xx
Hello I was referred to the local miss carriage clinic at st marys in Manchester .
They tested pretty much everything blood work wise. The main one I wanted answers on was my thyroid. I had had a feeling my losses were due to that and I was right. Thyroid is a key one to request testing for I would say .
Good luck for your appointment and all the best xx
Thank you! Ah yes thyroid I too was worried about that as I had a slightly elevated level once after heart dramas, so long story short I have an endocrinologist who is keeping an eye but all seems fine at the mo!!🤦🏼♀️
I just wish there was one thing they could pinpoint and fix! Maybe the other bloods will throw up something 🙁xx
Your welcome .
When I did get pregnant again I was given progesterone to take up until 13 weeks that helped a lot.
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