When to ask to go to an IVF clinic

[juniper76]

The standard protocol is to wait 12 months if you're under 35 and 6 months if you're 35+. There are exceptions to that though (eg you can go earlier if you have a pre-diagnosed issue or evidence of back-to-back annovulatory cycles).

At your age, I'd be asking my GP for a referral ASAP. I only waited 6 months last year (36yo and diagnosed with endo). I waited 12 months when we were TTC#1 (31yo and no known issues, although I did suspect endo but several GPs had dismissed the idea).

[Prettyfairy]

Thank you so much for your replies. Sounds like I should be asking my GP for that referral straight away.

What is involved with your first visit to the IVF and do you get to choose a doctor do you know?

thanks

[juniper76]

Depends on how your GP refers you. Mine just referred me to the clinic, not a specific Dr, so when I called the clinic they picked a Dr for me. If you have an idea about what your issues may be, you could spend some time on google to find out who might be good. Only problem is, there's not a lot of info out there because of the websites worrying about being sued. Otherwise, just discuss with your GP and try whichever FS they recommend. My GP said they're all the same, which isn't true, but there are some GPs out there who know who's best for treating various issues.