Hi everyone,
I have been referred to an NHS fertility specialist and my appointment is mid-January. This is the first time I have been through this and looking to see if anyone can tell me a little more about the process and what kind of timescales to expect for starting treatments? (I’m in Scotland)
I appreciate it will be different for everyone but Im so nervous and excited, Ive been waiting a long time for this appointment and would rather go prepared, with reasonable expectations and the right questions.
I believe I have PCOS, although my GP has not officially diagnosed me - I’ve not had a proper period since having my contraceptive implant removed 2+ years ago, I have high testosterone, difficulty with weight loss and suffer with mild hirsutism. I’ve also never experienced a ‘peak’ on my LH tests, so don’t appear to be ovulating. I started taking inositol 2g x2 daily about 3 months ago but so far does not appear to be making a difference.
I had an ultrasound of my uterus/ovaries about 6/7 months after having my implant out due to bad abdominal pain (everything was ‘fine’) and my GP told me my hormones (FSH/LH etc) also ‘look ok’.
My partners semen analysis also came back ‘great’.
From what I’ve been reading so far and what i know about myself, I suspect (hope?) I may be offered ovulation induction medication to start with, Clomifene or letrozole (🤞🏻). If this is the case, would this likely be discussed at my first appointment/started soon after?
My real concern is that my current BMI is 33, despite working hard on calorie counting and going to the gym. I know it has to be below 30 for IVF and would be devastated if this was also the case for the medications - does anyone know the limit for NHS Scotland?
I know some of you have been going through investigations/treatments for years and I really admire you for having the strength. We’ve only been trying for 2 years but I am already finding it very difficult to deal with.
Thank you, from a 32 year old worrier, desperate to be a mum!