IVF treatment

[_Sunflower]

Hi,

Got an appointment for 1st consultation for IVF what can I expect?

Will I need time off work?

Many thanks

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

If try to get time off so you can prepare yourself - take time getting ready so not rushing etc-also, if possible, have your OH with you. Take a look at Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority [UK Fertility Regulator] hfea.gov.uk and enter Preparing for IVF to give you an idea of what to expect on your 1st appointment Website also contains lots of info on fertility issues & treatments etc that you might find helpful

Good luck & will be thinking of you

Janet

[_Sunflower in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply I will have a read.

[_Sunflower in reply to JA-fnuk]

Hi me again do I have to tell my boss I am starting IVF treatment?

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to _Sunflower]

As other post says it is up to you - if it makes you feel less stressful it might be a good idea

Maybe check with your HR Dept

Good luck

Janet

[jjbean900]

Hi there! I would take some time off both before and after. Although each person differs, you may need a few days after to recover. The procedure itself is not bad and is quick. Here is a great article which discusses the retrieval in detail and what to expect: mamasconnected.com/post/egg...

Best of luck to you x

[_Sunflower in reply to jjbean900]

Hope you are keeping ok and it worked for you. Thank you so much for your reply. I found reading that very helpful and now I understand what to expect now as was starting to stress out and get impatient lol x

[jjbean900 in reply to _Sunflower]

You will do great - and don't worry it will go by fast!

[_Sunflower in reply to jjbean900]

Hi me again do I have to tell me boss that I am starting IVF treatment?

[jjbean900 in reply to _Sunflower]

Hi dear, it really depends on how comfortable you are with your place of work. It may be helpful to see what your clinic requires in terms of evaluations prior to actual retrieval. It is common to have five or six appointments in the couple of weeks leading to retrieval. Of course, you will likely need to take the actual day of the procedure off and perhaps a couple of days after. For the appointments, most employers should be able to work around these times, but it depends on your particular employer. Best of luck to you!

[Tir-26]

My experience….take some time off, I had my first consultation during my lunch break which was silly, my head was buzzing with questions after the appointment and ended up having to request another appointment which wasted everyone’s time.

Questions you may want to ask…fresh or frozen embryo transfers?, single embryo transfer or a multiple embryos transfer, cost, process of ordering and getting the medication?. Will I have the same Dr throughout the process, how the clinic keep in contact with you ie email, phone or a patient portal?

Best wishes to you on your journey