We have our first appointment with a NHS fertility doctor tomorrow. We have had tests done through our GP and had to meet certain criteria before we could be referred.
We have now successfully been referred and we have our first appointment. I was wondering if anyone could shed any light on what happens at the first initial appointment and if anyone has any recommendations on questions we should ask?
We appreciate any guidance you can give! Thank you!🙂
At the first appointment (this is in Edinburgh) we went to they took my weight to make sure my BMI was under 30 - it wasn't - so I was asked to come back when it was - until your BMI is under 30 they won't put you on the list.
I'm close now but probably need to lose another 6lbs before I can go on the list.
Apart from checking height and weight they didn't do anything but maybe coz I wasn't at the right weight?
First appointment is I believe a lot of paperwork and they go through a list of questions about your health and what tests you've already had and might potentially book you in for scans if it's needed.
We had already done a lot of these things because our reason for needing IVF was clear but we were able to have a good chat with the doctor about what we needed to do etc.
I would make a list of the stuff you want to ask and any thing you're unsure about. Best to get these questions asked now when you're able to.
Good luck hope it goes well!
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