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Not related to any of your responses to my recent questions and rants - why do we see fertility treatment as ‘optional’?

isn’t it so strange that even among the fertility community you get the kind of response (often in kindness, often v subtle) of ‘well what did you expect if...

isn’t it so strange that even among the fertility community you get the kind of ...

ForABabyPanda

•1 year ago

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Steroids/treatments for Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)?

hi there, I’ve unfortunately had 5 miscarriages (mix of IVF and natural), mostly chemical pregnancies. In between the miscarriages I was diagnosed with...

hi there, I’ve unfortunately had 5 miscarriages (mix of IVF and natural), mostly...

Nenad

•1 year ago

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we have been matched with a donor!

happy Easter weekend I know this weekend can be tough for us longing to do Easter hunts with our children 🙃 holding space for everyone ♥️ so we have been...

happy Easter weekend I know this weekend can be tough for us longing to do Eas...

Ladycoco20

•1 year ago

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BFN after hcg

So my bloods were done today and after two hours the doctor informed us it was negative hcg level was at 2.9. I guess they failed to stick. We are gutted for...

So my bloods were done today and after two hours the doctor informed us it was n...

Nachiks

•1 year ago

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Has anyone used testosterone gel (topical testosterone) to help improve egg quality?but had uncomfortable side effect?

I've been on the gel for a while now, on and off. I'm writing today to see if anyone has experienced acne on your labia or lumps inside the skin of your labia....

I've been on the gel for a while now, on and off. I'm writing today to see if an...

Ca22

•1 year ago

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RFC F****ng hurry up!!

it’s been 5 months since my failed IVF cycle and no word of any chance of trying again! You’ve got my life in your hands and you are holding my little embryo...

it’s been 5 months since my failed IVF cycle and no word of any chance of trying...

ForABabyPanda

•1 year ago

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Ovulation test with overactive bladder

Hey, I am testing for ovulation in preparation for a natural FET cycle. I have a very overactive/painful bladder and am finding it difficult to retain my urine...

Hey, I am testing for ovulation in preparation for a natural FET cycle. I have a...

Hazelwood12

•1 year ago

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help with vaginal estrogen tablet

hi I am commencing my era mock cycle this month. I got my medication and I was told I needed a vaginal tablet but they have given me the oral ones as and...

hi I am commencing my era mock cycle this month. I got my medication and I was t...

Poop84

•1 year ago

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Cervical Ectropion

Hi all, I'm 9 weeks pregnant with twins via ivf. For the past few weeks I've had some on and off spotting, mostly brown however a few days ago I had some...

Hi all, I'm 9 weeks pregnant with twins via ivf. For the past few weeks I've ha...

Noahsmummy2018

•1 year ago

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Is hysteroscopy needed?

Hey all I’m at a private clinic in London and they said they usually want patients to do a hysteroscopy on first week of stims prior to ivf. I’m not sure...

Hey all I’m at a private clinic in London and they said they usually want patie...

Siothew12

•1 year ago

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Bleeding at 5weeks

Good evening ladies... so my official test date was 31st march BFP.... Bloods back on 1st April hgc levels were 393 clinic was very happy , its all been good...

Good evening ladies... so my official test date was 31st march BFP.... Bloods ba...

1418rose

•1 year ago

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2 week wait…

Hi lovelies, I’ve just had my FET today and looking to test on the 18th . I’ve also been signed off from work for 2 weeks which I didn’t know I would need this...

Hi lovelies, I’ve just had my FET today and looking to test on the 18th . I’ve a...

JB124

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Hi I had my trigger shot 8 days ago got 21 day cycle bloods drawn today

It's for timed intercourse had only one follicle haven't been able to trigger in months today would be 7 days post trigger I no I have 7 more days to wait but...

It's for timed intercourse had only one follicle haven't been able to trigger in...

Dashound1

•1 year ago

7 Replies

What to do differently for second FET any recommendations?

Unexplained infertility failed PGT normal embryo

Rhea87

•1 year ago

14 Replies

change of protocol - long

hi all, hope you’re looking forward to the weekend 🐣 I had my follow up with the consultant and they are changing me to a long protocol with ICSI (6 week...

hi all, hope you’re looking forward to the weekend 🐣 I had my follow up with t...

Hidden

•1 year ago

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FET tomorrow 😬

I have my FET tomorrow. Our first fresh cycle ended up with a BFN and we managed to have 2 blastocyst which was frozen. I’m now dreading the update call...

I have my FET tomorrow. Our first fresh cycle ended up with a BFN and we manage...

JB124

•1 year ago

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Back in the game, again 😁

Hey my lovely people, hope you are all well. When I'm not doing any treatments I'm quite quiet but always here to read your stories and when possible to give...

Hey my lovely people, hope you are all well. When I'm not doing any treatments I...

Klndmr

•1 year ago

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Any positive stories/guidance after miscarriage

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is ok and managing on their individual journeys 💕 I’m back to this site after taking some time out after a really difficult...

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is ok and managing on their individual journeys �...

Daisy-Delilah

•1 year ago

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Thank you (possibly triggering)

Hi everyone - thank you so much for all the help and support over the last few weeks. I felt completely let down by my clinic and GP, and didn't feel like I...

Hi everyone - thank you so much for all the help and support over the last few w...

Fruitandflowers

•1 year ago

19 Replies

progesterone 204!! Too high?

Progesterone levels!!!!! I had my progesterone levels checked today (2 days before Embryo transfer) and they have come back at 204!!!!! The first...

Progesterone levels!!!!! I had my progesterone levels checked today (2 days b...

Jess11111

•1 year ago

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Beginning our journey . . .

Hello all! We're very much looking at the beginning of our IVF journey, and are feeling a little nervous and overwhelmed right now. I'm 36 and my partner is...

Hello all! We're very much looking at the beginning of our IVF journey, and are...

PurpleCrocus

•1 year ago

19 Replies

2 eggs fertilised.

Hi all, I’ve had my egg collection yesterday. 6 eggs collected which they said was good. I’m 39 and this is our first cycle. Had a call today from our...

Hi all, I’ve had my egg collection yesterday. 6 eggs collected which they sai...

_DAL_

•1 year ago

9 Replies

thrush ahead of FET

Hi there. I’ve been on a course of 2 strong types of antibiotics due to an infection caused by an ectopic pregnancy. It has seemingly caused me to get thrush...

Hi there. I’ve been on a course of 2 strong types of antibiotics due to an infec...

Rainbowretrieval

•1 year ago

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7dp5dt BFN… am I out?

I know I shouldn’t have tested, OTD is Saturday but was up early and thought I’ll check. Anyway it was a negative. Not sure what brand it was just a strip test...

I know I shouldn’t have tested, OTD is Saturday but was up early and thought I’l...

Lucyhannah1

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Sperm donor advice

Hi all, I’m deliberating over a shortlist of 3 sperm donors and just wanted to get some advice on the things I’m weighing up… CMV status - I’m negative but...

Hi all, I’m deliberating over a shortlist of 3 sperm donors and just wanted to g...

ccsea

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Polyps are back -update

I had my first tracking scan today and there was good and bad news. The good news was my lining is thickening nicely, not quite there but nearly. The bad...

I had my first tracking scan today and there was good and bad news. The good ne...

Winniebear1

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Painkillers and Buserelin

Hi ladies Maybe a silly question - am day 6 into Buserelin injections and have had a splitting headache for the last 2 days Can I take any painkillers? Am...

Hi ladies Maybe a silly question - am day 6 into Buserelin injections and have h...

Katieloulou1983

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Progesterone before FET

Just received my progesterone level from this morning (day of FET) and it’s 32 nmol/L. I will talk to my clinic in the morning but in the meantime I’m...

Just received my progesterone level from this morning (day of FET) and it’s 32 n...

Purpledoggy

•1 year ago

15 Replies

Sensitive - positive

Hi All, I had an appointment this morning at hospital to have my IVf referral - after being on metformin since November. This morning i also did a positive...

Hi All, I had an appointment this morning at hospital to have my IVf referral -...

Sophieex

•1 year ago

1 Reply

FET and ovulation

Morning, I’m due to have transfer in a week and I feel like I’ve ovulated today. Everything is indicating that I have. I thought the medication was meant to...

Morning, I’m due to have transfer in a week and I feel like I’ve ovulated toda...

Anzt

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Posts - Fertility Network UK | HealthUnlocked

Fertility Network UK

All posts for April 2023

Not related to any of your responses to my recent questions and rants - why do we see fertility treatment as ‘optional’?

Steroids/treatments for Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS)?

we have been matched with a donor!

BFN after hcg

Has anyone used testosterone gel (topical testosterone) to help improve egg quality?but had uncomfortable side effect?

RFC F****ng hurry up!!

Ovulation test with overactive bladder

help with vaginal estrogen tablet

Cervical Ectropion

Is hysteroscopy needed?

Bleeding at 5weeks

2 week wait…

Hi I had my trigger shot 8 days ago got 21 day cycle bloods drawn today

What to do differently for second FET any recommendations?

change of protocol - long

FET tomorrow 😬

Back in the game, again 😁

Any positive stories/guidance after miscarriage

Thank you (possibly triggering)

progesterone 204!! Too high?

Beginning our journey . . .

2 eggs fertilised.

thrush ahead of FET

7dp5dt BFN… am I out?

Sperm donor advice

Polyps are back -update

Painkillers and Buserelin

Progesterone before FET

Sensitive - positive

FET and ovulation

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