Does your clinic ask for breast scan and mammography prior treatment?

[FrancyItaly]

I’ve been told in Italy you can’t do IVF without doing these checks first. Is it the case here in the UK? I have never heard of it but I am NHS funded, I am wondering if in private clinics it’s a requirement?

[Cinderella5]

I think it depends on your age to be honest. As far as I'm aware its only in older ladies that this can be requested but I see you're young so not sure if the rationale. It's not this case in the UK for younger patients.xx

[FrancyItaly in reply to Cinderella5]

Yes I think here in the Uk is not a request, thank you! Xxx

[Babytwinkle]

HiI’m 39 and in uk but never been asked for either. They do ask for smear results plus all the usual bloods. All the best

[FrancyItaly in reply to Babytwinkle]

Yes they asked me for a smear within 3 years and the usual bloods. Thank you! Xxx

[ebonyebene]

I'm 41 and had two NHS cycles at 40 and never had a mammogram. Currently having treatment in prague where they recommended it for anyone over 40 however you won't be eligible for a test with the NHS unless your family has a history of early onset breast cancer, you'd need to get it some privately, same with a smear test. Ironic since we're all paying higher NI but denied access to tests fir fertility treatment.

[FrancyItaly in reply to ebonyebene]

Thank you for letting me know! Looks like in Italy and Spain they do but it’s not the same in other countries xxx

[Miracolo2]

Hi Francy, in the UK they don't ask for it unless you are 50, but in Italy it is different as it is a law requirement. I think they will ask for a scan if you are under 40 and mammogram if you are over 40. X

[FrancyItaly in reply to Miracolo2]

Thank you! Xxx

[MofM]

Breast scans and mammography aren't a big thing in the UK compared to other European countries, especially Italy. In the UK, they will ask for an up-to-date smear test, proof of rubella vaccination, HIV, Hep B (even though as an Italian you will be vaccinated against it) and Hep C, and a vaginal swab.

[FrancyItaly in reply to MofM]

I wonder why 🤷🏻‍♀️ but anyway I’ve done all the other tests you mentioned. Thank you xxx

[Hidden]

Interesting. I had never heard of it but when I had my latest consultation with my new clinic (in the UK) starting my donor round they tried to mandate it - at their sister clinic - due to my age (44). I had to fight quite a lot not to have it .. it just felt like another upsell in a long line of cash generating procedures.

Don’t get me wrong I am all for making sure I am in optimal shape but I don’t have a history of breast cancer and have no lumps I am worried about so figured actually I will wait for my NHS scans in a few years x

[FrancyItaly in reply to Hidden]

In Italy they do it even under 40, different laws I guess. Maybe here it depends on age and how many cycles you had 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m not worried about it anyway xxx