Hello everyone- I'm new here so I hope I'm posting in the right place! I wondered if anyone here might be able to give me some much needed advice.
I am 37 and I've been diagnosed with hydrosalpinx on one side. My partner and I were referred to start the IVF process but have recently split up 💔. Now I am really unsure of my options as I obviously cannot go through the IVF process without a partner, but without that initial IVF consultation, I fear I'll never have the access to the treatment I need to fix my tube (as I would still like to think that one day I might be lucky enough to have a child). I'm so aware of my age and just don't know what to do 😔
I live in the UK - do you think I'll have to go private?
Any advice so welcomed.
Thank you xx
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Hi Sammy! I’m so sorry to hear about your diagnosis and your split 😢it must be so hard for you! A friend of mine went through a similar thing, her husband left her just before the embryo transfer...so she has 4 frosties. She is obviously very upset...I’m trying to put myself in your shoes and if a baby is really what I want, I would do it with a sperm donor- wont let anyone or anything kill my dream of becoming a mum. This is me, of course, you may think differently I understand that...but there are options to consider.
I'm not so worried about not meeting anyone else, more the worry of will they treat my condition with me being 37, single and so not eligible for IVF anymore? I just don't know. Xxx
Hi,
I was in a similar situation to you. Myself and my partner were going through IVF but split up. We had the tests ect and then referred to a clinic for treatment. I also had a hydrosalpinx and adhesions on my Fallopian tubes.. I had a laparoscopy last May (newly single) I then had a follow up with my consultant to finally start IVF. It was during this appointment that I had told the consultant that I was now single..he was really nice about it and said that I was still entitled to a round of IVF as a single person on the NHS as I had an identified fertility problem. Fast forward a few months, I started my treatment in Jan using a sperm donor and now in the 2ww xx
Thank you so much. I really appreciate your comments- so helpful. I think I will keep our booked appointment and go alone. Fingers crossed. Good luck to you on your journey ♥️ xxx
No problem! Still go alone as you will still have options. You’ll probably be referred for treatment first for your hydrosalpinx before you can start IVF. However, It is a long process with NHS waiting times ect😩. I’m 39 now, so try not to worry..your time will come xx
Sorry to hear this, my ex partner tried to do the same but thankfully I managed to get him to stay to the very end. As he was the main reason my tube go blocked. According to my dr I had the choice to go as a single person as my ex kept saying he won’t do ivf, then he will🙄😌
But according to the gynaecologist who put in my referral made it clear they will not support single person on the nhs.
I was also told I had hydrosalphix when having my lap. I was still referred to my chosen clinic.
When they check me for my base line scan I was told they can’t see any hydrosalphix so they was happy for me to go forwards with my treatment plan.
Fast forwarding time I am now on doing ivf as a single person. To make cost more affordable I opted in for egg sharing program. I will be using a donor sperm.
Best choice I’ve made so far.
Thought I will share my experience.
Good luck and I hope you get what you wish for ❤️👼🏽
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