Shielding during treatment

[Core]

Hi all,

Hope everyone is doing well. Great to see so many clinics back open and treatment starting up. Sadly our clinic is still not on the list 🙁

Just trying to mentally prepare myself for changes when hopefully we do get up and running and wondered what most clinics are doing. Are people being asked to shield/self isolate during some or all of treatment? I’m just thinking this would make it quite tricky as I’m a teacher. Thanks in advance xx

[Em2405]

Didn’t want to read and run, I have no idea if you would need to shield sorry but am interested in what the advice others have been given. Hope you are ok and your clinic starts up again soon x

[Core in reply to Em2405]

Thanks lovely, yes I’m hoping it’ll be a useful post as I’m sure others are wondering xx

[Peony85]

Hi Core, my clinic hasn’t asked to self isolate the whole time, but said they expect it between the 2nd COVID test they do at the scan appointment before egg collection and the egg collection itself - I think to minimise risk of getting COVID at this point. We are planning to largely self isolate except for walking our dogs, since if we test positive once treatment starts, the cycle gets cancelled, which is more time and cost expense. Xx

[Core in reply to Peony85]

Makes perfect sense good luck with your treatment xx

[Xtina1234]

Hi lovely,

Sorry you haven’t heard anything yet, keep the faith, it will happen. I know you know about my clinic but posting the info to help others too. Ours are asking us to self isolate from day 12 scan till day after transfer. So about a week/week an a half. Just to minimise any infection spreading. The rules could change at any point though right?!

Much love xx

[Core in reply to Xtina1234]

Thanks lovely 🤞 we hear this week. Yes hubby keeps saying that we don’t even know when we are going to start and things are changing all the time so we’ll have to see xx

[Picalilli99]

Sorry to hear about your clinic. Hoping that changes and they open soon! I don’t know anything about shielding requirements either I’m afraid. But am following the thread as I’m keen to know for future treatment as I hadn’t even thought about how I might need to factor in extra time off work for that! Best of luck for when you are able to get going lovely xxx

[Core in reply to Picalilli99]

Thanks lovely, yes I’m hoping it’ll be a useful thread as I imagine it’s something lots will need to think about xx

[Nat246]

My clinic has a form we need to sign confirming we will take every measure possible to avoid getting ill.

I have a call relating to COVID only on Tuesday with the clinic. They said this is mandatory before treatment and lasts 20 mins. I can update your further after this call xx

[Core in reply to Nat246]

That would be great thank you so much xx

[Pinksunshine39]

Hi I’m a nursery nurse in a school. I’ve had a code of conduct I’ve had to fill in before I can go forward with my FET which states I must do all I can to not to get covid. They have said I am able to go to work still though I’m very worried about it! I usually take the 2ww off so I’ve asked my work whether I can shield then as I am classed as pregnant until proven otherwise or will I need a sick note x I’m waiting on a answer x

[Core in reply to Pinksunshine39]

Thanks for replying, that’s really interesting good they let you work but I can imagine it’s a very anxious time I work with the littlies also and as we all know they are great at spreading bugs although looks like they are still investigating whether they spread this one. Best of luck with your FET xx

[Pinksunshine39 in reply to Core]

Thank you x I hope you hear something soon xx

[Vivi85]

Good question! I have thought about this. My clinic require shielding two weeks before egg transfer. I think there should be some means of obtaining a sick note for this period - or support to work from home? Are colleagues who shield expected to use annual leave or unpaid leave? I'd be tempted to use some annual leave to shield longer before the baseline scan because if you have symptoms at anytime the cycle is cancelled. I'm keen to hear how u all get on. Saving up my leave unt I know more. Hope to get going again in July/August. It's tough going, 😞 the things we do eh. x

[Core in reply to Vivi85]

Yes I was thinking if they insist I imagine they’d provide a sick note? Looks like as with many things lots of clinics are doing it slightly differently so interesting to hear what everyone says xx

[Peanutchips]

At a consultation at private clinic re starting a FET I was told I would need to self isolate as they would be testing for Covid19 and if I tested positive, the treatment would be cancelled and I’d have to wait and try again

[Core in reply to Peanutchips]

Thanks for letting me know xx

[Italy300618]

I've got to call the nurse on Tuesday and will be a question I will definitely ask so will let you know what my clinic is saying xx

[Core in reply to Italy300618]

Oh yes please thank you I’m really interested to know xx

[Italy300618 in reply to Core]

Hi Core, the nurse said today that it is not mandatory to shield through treatment, but to use common sense and be as safe as possible. Also to notify them of any symptoms if you develop any. Face mask to be worn in clinic etc etc xx

[Core in reply to Italy300618]

Thanks for the update that completely makes sense! Good luck with this cycle xx

[Lots8788]

Hi hun, know we've spoken about this but commenting here too in case it helps others. I have been asked to shield and work from home for duration of treatment. Have to wear masks at clinic and hubby not allowed in and complete questionnaire everytime I go to clinic (about 15-20 qs). No temp checks or tests or anything. Xx

[Core in reply to Lots8788]

Definitely I’m hoping it’ll be a useful thread for others as well xx

[Hidden]

Our clinic have left it up to us but we’ve requested to work from home and are keeping our daughter home from nursery too.

[Core in reply to Hidden]

Thanks for letting me know so interesting to hear what everyone is doing xx