I am trying to conceive since 3 years but all the efforts are in vain,sometimes i think my age is the major factor. Consulted GP has gone through all the tests and scan, all are normal. Doctor referred me to private hospital, saying NHS does not support this treatment,it doesn't fund it.
Treatments at private hospitals are very expensive, we cannot afford it.
Can I get any sort of financial support or funding from any where, can you suggest any charity, which can support me financially?
Hi Kamala
So sorry to hear that your GP has told you about lack of funding in your area for infertility treatment. Unfortunately, I do not know of anyone willing to offer financial support for you in this matter. However, regarding NHS funding, you could always try sending your own request letter, followed by an appeal one if you are turned down. Have a look at the I N UK website. On the Home Page over to the left, there is a line that says “For anyone trying to conceive”. Click on this and the next page to come up has an icon over on the right hand side “FFF”. Click on this and then over to the left you click on “FFF in England”. This will reveal a lot of “pink” writing. Scroll down towards the bottom and you will see a section called “Resources”. There you will find a template letter requesting funding and one underneath, which is an appeal letter. Fill whichever one in and send it to the PCT covering your GP’s practice. To find the address, scroll down a little further to the “Useful Links” section – Find my PCT. Click on that and all you need to do is to put the postcode in and the address will come up. Remember to put your GP’s postcode in – not your own. I N UK’s website is infertilitynetworkuk.com
Also while you are applying/appealing about funding, as a general hint, I always suggest that you make love every three days or more often if you want. Start from when you finish your period, even though you can’t get pregnant straight after menstruation, it doesn’t matter. You can get very stressed trying to “time” intercourse for ovulation. By doing it this way, you should always have a supply of live sperm in your tubes, providing they are clear and your husband’s/partner’s semen analysis is OK. Sperm will live for at least four days and just keep getting replaced, so when you ovulate, whether on time, early or a couple of days late, the sperm will be waiting.
Meanwhile, I do wish you both well with any outcome, and don’t forget to have another look at I N UK’s website to see how we can support you further during this time.
Diane Arnold
Thank you so much Diane, It is the good advice, I can ever get.
Hi Kamala
My pleasure – only too happy to have been some help. Warm regards
Diane Arnold
Dear Science grad
It wud have been wonderful, if i cud get a chance to do that way. Thank you so much for sharing.
Oh ! That is the reason why people living in such areas r perfect in breeding
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