IVF Abroad - OTD UK

[NewYorkLover]

Hi All, looking for some advice. I had a frozen transfer last week (our last one) abroad and the clinic advised to test this Friday coming (12th).

Given all the expenses and work, I couldn't stay abroad any longer so I am now in the UK and I am trying to figure out my options about testing on Friday.

Last time we did a transfer, I tested privately but the results came back after 6 working days which was a torture as it ended up in a chemical pregnancy. This is was my third miscarriage and I don't think that I can wait this time 6 days before I get the results.

How anyone else had an ivf abroad but tested in the UK with a provider that gives the results back quickly?

Would NHS do the test ?

Many thanks,

M

[BearPanda]

Hello! I also do my treatment abroad and have to test when I'm back in the UK. Where are you based? I am based in Reading and found a private GP in London which does same day results (they are also quite cheap), I can send you their details if that helps. Best of luck!

[NewYorkLover in reply to BearPanda]

Thank you so much for replying. Best of luck to you too . Hope everything goes well for both of us.

I am based in Scotland. Have checked a few private ones but they are either too expensive or the turnaround is 3 to 5 days.

I can't wait 5 days.... this process is extremely stressful.

[BearPanda in reply to NewYorkLover]

Ah that a shame! I totally get your frustration! I hope someone will have some recommendations for Scotland. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you 🤞☘️

[Tnthketnf]

I will send a pm with a couple of providers I used for blood tests not hcg though

[Conceivingblee]

I just booked mine in with my GP. I got an early in the day apptmnt results came back next working day.

[NewYorkLover in reply to Conceivingblee]

Thank you so much. I will try that

[Doodlebug23]

Ask your GP. I’m lucky mine will agree to do mine for me. I had the test on Friday OTD and results were there when I called Monday afternoon. Good luck. Sending lots of positive sticky vibes your way x

[NewYorkLover in reply to Doodlebug23]

I will give that a try.... just worried that they will say no but I have nothing to loose. Thank you so much for the positive vibes. Wishing all the best wherever you are in this journey x

[Doodlebug23 in reply to NewYorkLover]

Exactly you have nothing to lose! You can request via the NHS app too. I have my second bloods today 🤞🏼 x

[NewYorkLover]

Keeping my fingers and everything crossed for you x

[Twiglet2]

fingers crossed for you. Honestly I just stick to peeing on a stick the private blood tests and the delays in them just stressed me out more, especially with chemicals/miscarriage, not to mention the expense since there’s nothing we can do to change the outcome anyways I just do at home urine ones now xx

[NewYorkLover in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you... I am just really really afraid of facing another BFN. Have had already 3 miscarriages (early and late) so knowing the level of the HCG will put my mind at ease.

On that note, today I have no symptomps (had sore breasts and cramping yesterday) and I already feel that I am out. Not coping very well ATM...

[Twiglet2 in reply to NewYorkLover]

It’s personal preference for sure! I would just rather find out instantly in the comfort of my own home rather than pay a fortune to wait for ages on a private test or even for GP results over a phone.

Personally symptoms haven’t meant a lot to me I’ve had loads of symptoms with my miscarriages and even negatives! but nothing until about 6-7 weeks with my only successful pregnancy so please dont count yourself out yet lovely 🥰

[NewYorkLover in reply to Twiglet2]

Thank you... ❤️