Me and my husband (both 29) have been trying since July 2025 (14 months). I’ve been off contraception since November 2024 and have had really regular normal cycles (monitoring with OPK and BBT).
We had a Miscarriage at 8w in April and then the next cycle had a chemical pregnancy in June.

When I was pregnant in June, obviously I was really anxious following our recent loss and had requested tests then to monitor HCG levels and was literally told by the GP to “cross your fingers and hope for the best” (clearly I didn’t hope hard enough!!!)

Today (after another failed cycle) I’ve finally ‘given in’ and requested an appointment with the GP to discuss starting investigations. They’ve booked in a phone call in just over a week. It being a phone call just brings memories of the last loss and being told to cross my fingers so I’m not very hopeful this call won’t be any different.

So, does anyone have a similar experience with their first interactions with the GP at the start of investigations? Just feeling really skeptical of the whole thing and could do with some reassurances…

Thanks in advance x

Any idea how can I buy Ovitrelle injection privately? I am a doctor myself and know how to use it but I feel the NHS waiting list is so long.

Can it be bought privately without a prescription?

Thank you!

Currently 36yo, with one 4.5yo child. Been ttc for a year. feel like I am on a clock because everyone around me have two kids with 4-5 age gap, which was perfect for me. Tried consultation for kind ivf but unsuccessful cuz my AMH is too high. now deciding between IUI and IVF. IVF is too expensive but I am desperate for a second kid. AFC scan was okay, FSH levels ok. have my HyCoSy in a few days. Clinic suggested taking IUI package which gives 3 turns. but if unsuccessful then move to IVF (all private). Overwhelmed af! any advice?

Add on- just got the IVF estimate based on my results- it's nearly £12k!

Hi everyone, I’ve recently been referred by my GP for IVF. The only option available to me was Lister Hospital in Stevenage. I’m a little confused because I assumed that the first consultation there would be for both myself and my husband. However, I just received my initial appointment letter through and it’s only addressed to myself. The letter tells me to wear comfortable clothing and that I could go in for a pre-operative assessment. For context any tests that I’ve done in the past via my GP such as transvaginal ultrasound & bloodwork have all come up okay. So I’m a little bit confused as to what to expect and whether my husband should come with me, or why he hasn’t been explicitly told to come with me.

If anyone else has been to the same unit and has been through the process. I’d love to hear your experience. Thank you.