IVF/ICSI Support Group


queby77 said:
Dear ladies, I hope my sharing can help some of you. I was as active in the forum last year about this time doing my stims. Was supposed to be with Prof PC Wong NUH, but he was away for conference and did ask if I wanna contd without him. I followed my guts and was assigned to Dr Anupriya. My first scan was still PC but by day 4 of stim, My affinity with her started. It was a decision I would never forget. Maybe I am a chinchai person. Doc say what I do what and I was very high spirited. During the first 4 days, I was just on normal dose on gonal f but my follies didn't grow much, The same thing happen during iui when I was using puregon. So this time Upon scanning Anu quickly added more injections cetrotide and pervogaris to stimulate further. I was also on the higher dose on gonal-F due to me being obese and I also stim longer than others. I started my cycle on 29/4. And by 14/5 I had about 14-15 follicles. Was schedule to ER on 16/5. Managed to retrieve 11 eggs, 9 matured. Next day called 5 fertilized good grade. ET on 19/5 2x 8 cell embryo. So it's a D3 embryo. My 2WW I was eating egg whites, chicken essence kiwis. I felt a little cramps sometime 5dp3dt. By 8dp3dt I tested positive. Also had very vivid dreams on the night before my bt on 2/6. Hcg was 579.4. Anu said lets see if it's twins. True indeed 6 weeks scan detected 2 sacs. I would like to highly recommend Dr Anu as an IVF doctor as well as Gynae. I m super glad that I chose to stick with her. My pregnancy was very high risk, by 6 weeks pregnant, diagnosed with gestational diabetes but she was so careful with me and ordered a lot of pregnancy supports including proluton jabs and inserts. I also had to start my insulin. I had low placenta and high blood pressure too. She had never make me kan Cheong and I always feel at ease with her despite my medical issues. So fast forward, I am very lucky to have a very smooth pregnancy despite preeclampsia and I was a massive ball 128kg. Dr Anu immed admit me, and she showed such passion and commitment as a Gynae. Every morning she would check on me until she say cannot wait to 18/1 I have to op you on 17/1 as my body was in great pain. My BG twins was born 2.9/3.2kg at 36w5d. Looking back, I cannot thank her enough for giving her best to treat me. I once said.. Go and rest Dr Anu, she said I still have to help others. I will always remember the morning of 17/1/2016, I walked out of my ward toilet, she was already there with her platoon of doctors waiting to welcome my 2 precious that afternoon csec. I would like to highly recommend Dr Anu NUH. Oh ya I forgot to mention she is very good with her operation, my wound heal nicely and I didn't experience much discomfort with it.
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Hi Queby, how are you. Are you still in ur maternity leave period? I do remember you from last year thread. It's great to hear from you and that you have been successful and now hold two bundles of joy.
 
emma1302 said:
Hi Queby, how are you. Are you still in ur maternity leave period? I do remember you from last year thread. It's great to hear from you and that you have been successful and now hold two bundles of joy.
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Hi Emma, thank you for remembering me. With 2 mouths to feed, I am back at work already. My current helper is very good with the babies. So life seems smooth but I also have huge issues with inlaws though. Back to you, are you cycling in NUH?
 
queby77 said:
Hi Emma, thank you for remembering me. With 2 mouths to feed, I am back at work already. My current helper is very good with the babies. So life seems smooth but I also have huge issues with inlaws though. Back to you, are you cycling in NUH?
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Hi Queby77, congrats! By the way is your helper experience and from which country ?
 
jeslyn1983 said:
Dear ladies. Just to chk. For ivf briefing. Its to b paid via,cash rite. No subsidised as in can pay by co doctor card tings lik tt?
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Hi jeslyn1983... ivf briefing have to be paid in cash... no medisave no co-funding from govt. From what I understand most companies don't allow medical claim for pregnancy related issues. U may want to check with your company HR.
 
@queby77 firstly congrats to you and secondly thanks for the detailed sharing. Very very inspiring and motivating despite all struggles you pulled thru. Believe yr twins will be keeping u v bz ...is it boys gals or mixed. Take care and do drop by to motivate us if you find time. Thanks:p
 
queby77 said:
Dear ladies, I hope my sharing can help some of you. I was as active in the forum last year about this time doing my stims. Was supposed to be with Prof PC Wong NUH, but he was away for conference and did ask if I wanna contd without him. I followed my guts and was assigned to Dr Anupriya. My first scan was still PC but by day 4 of stim, My affinity with her started. It was a decision I would never forget. Maybe I am a chinchai person. Doc say what I do what and I was very high spirited. During the first 4 days, I was just on normal dose on gonal f but my follies didn't grow much, The same thing happen during iui when I was using puregon. So this time Upon scanning Anu quickly added more injections cetrotide and pervogaris to stimulate further. I was also on the higher dose on gonal-F due to me being obese and I also stim longer than others. I started my cycle on 29/4. And by 14/5 I had about 14-15 follicles. Was schedule to ER on 16/5. Managed to retrieve 11 eggs, 9 matured. Next day called 5 fertilized good grade. ET on 19/5 2x 8 cell embryo. So it's a D3 embryo. My 2WW I was eating egg whites, chicken essence kiwis. I felt a little cramps sometime 5dp3dt. By 8dp3dt I tested positive. Also had very vivid dreams on the night before my bt on 2/6. Hcg was 579.4. Anu said lets see if it's twins. True indeed 6 weeks scan detected 2 sacs. I would like to highly recommend Dr Anu as an IVF doctor as well as Gynae. I m super glad that I chose to stick with her. My pregnancy was very high risk, by 6 weeks pregnant, diagnosed with gestational diabetes but she was so careful with me and ordered a lot of pregnancy supports including proluton jabs and inserts. I also had to start my insulin. I had low placenta and high blood pressure too. She had never make me kan Cheong and I always feel at ease with her despite my medical issues. So fast forward, I am very lucky to have a very smooth pregnancy despite preeclampsia and I was a massive ball 128kg. Dr Anu immed admit me, and she showed such passion and commitment as a Gynae. Every morning she would check on me until she say cannot wait to 18/1 I have to op you on 17/1 as my body was in great pain. My BG twins was born 2.9/3.2kg at 36w5d. Looking back, I cannot thank her enough for giving her best to treat me. I once said.. Go and rest Dr Anu, she said I still have to help others. I will always remember the morning of 17/1/2016, I walked out of my ward toilet, she was already there with her platoon of doctors waiting to welcome my 2 precious that afternoon csec. I would like to highly recommend Dr Anu NUH. Oh ya I forgot to mention she is very good with her operation, my wound heal nicely and I didn't experience much discomfort with it.
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So Glad to hear such heart warming story.. How high stim were u on?
 
Sparkling_ee said:
I only started taking dhea after my failed cycle. You can check with your dr if you can continue during stim :) all the best to you
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I continued during stim and stopped after ER. Based on my doc's advice. After I tested bfn for 2nd cycle, I started Dhea again in prep for 3rd fresh & stopped after ER and did not take Dhea again since tested bfp in following FET. Best to check with your doc for advice based on your own condition.
 
queby77 said:
Dear ladies, I hope my sharing can help some of you. I was as active in the forum last year about this time doing my stims. Was supposed to be with Prof PC Wong NUH, but he was away for conference and did ask if I wanna contd without him. I followed my guts and was assigned to Dr Anupriya. My first scan was still PC but by day 4 of stim, My affinity with her started. It was a decision I would never forget. Maybe I am a chinchai person. Doc say what I do what and I was very high spirited. During the first 4 days, I was just on normal dose on gonal f but my follies didn't grow much, The same thing happen during iui when I was using puregon. So this time Upon scanning Anu quickly added more injections cetrotide and pervogaris to stimulate further. I was also on the higher dose on gonal-F due to me being obese and I also stim longer than others. I started my cycle on 29/4. And by 14/5 I had about 14-15 follicles. Was schedule to ER on 16/5. Managed to retrieve 11 eggs, 9 matured. Next day called 5 fertilized good grade. ET on 19/5 2x 8 cell embryo. So it's a D3 embryo. My 2WW I was eating egg whites, chicken essence kiwis. I felt a little cramps sometime 5dp3dt. By 8dp3dt I tested positive. Also had very vivid dreams on the night before my bt on 2/6. Hcg was 579.4. Anu said lets see if it's twins. True indeed 6 weeks scan detected 2 sacs. I would like to highly recommend Dr Anu as an IVF doctor as well as Gynae. I m super glad that I chose to stick with her. My pregnancy was very high risk, by 6 weeks pregnant, diagnosed with gestational diabetes but she was so careful with me and ordered a lot of pregnancy supports including proluton jabs and inserts. I also had to start my insulin. I had low placenta and high blood pressure too. She had never make me kan Cheong and I always feel at ease with her despite my medical issues. So fast forward, I am very lucky to have a very smooth pregnancy despite preeclampsia and I was a massive ball 128kg. Dr Anu immed admit me, and she showed such passion and commitment as a Gynae. Every morning she would check on me until she say cannot wait to 18/1 I have to op you on 17/1 as my body was in great pain. My BG twins was born 2.9/3.2kg at 36w5d. Looking back, I cannot thank her enough for giving her best to treat me. I once said.. Go and rest Dr Anu, she said I still have to help others. I will always remember the morning of 17/1/2016, I walked out of my ward toilet, she was already there with her platoon of doctors waiting to welcome my 2 precious that afternoon csec. I would like to highly recommend Dr Anu NUH. Oh ya I forgot to mention she is very good with her operation, my wound heal nicely and I didn't experience much discomfort with it.
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How was your GD detected so early in the pregnancy?
 
enigmaysl said:
Usually endoscratch is done on D21 of the preceding cycle. After that menses may come 1-2 days earlier and u will start taking progynova to build the lining from D2 onwards for medicated FET. When lining is about 8mm with triple lining, ur doc may consider it to be optimal for transfer and then prescribe progesterone support like cyclogest or utrogestan 5 days before transfer. Endoscratch is pretty painless depending on your threshold but just quite uncomfortable but u can survive it by popping 2 Panadols 30 mins before the procedure.
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hi enigma, which doc are you with? Not all docs will prescribe progynova to control lining. Depends on doc and some people may not need it :)
 
finesse9702 said:
All the best lovetohavekids and hope for u that you're right! Meanwhile take care of yrself and check with yr gynae on the meds u can take OK!
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Marshmallow_BB said:
Hope yr fever quickly subsides. All the best to u, ger!!
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snowysun said:
Go see a doctor if u need to. High fever is no good for our body. Yes its true immunity will be lower for some people.
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Yes. Actually, I tested on HPT. There is a faint line. I hope it's not evaporation line. Today is 11dpt. The doc gave me medicine that is safe for pregnancy but it's a lot of medicine... Now I am wondering if I shld really take it or not.
 
Hi Everyone, I have done all test at NUH and confirmed 2 blocked tubes. Next step, IVF I am starting my short protocol in June. Hopefully all goes well. For now I'm looking into food that will help with my first try. Hope to hear suggestions. Thank you in advance :)
 
lovetohavekids said:
Yes. Actually, I tested on HPT. There is a faint line. I hope it's not evaporation line. Today is 11dpt. The doc gave me medicine that is safe for pregnancy but it's a lot of medicine... Now I am wondering if I shld really take it or not.
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Yes, a line is a line......congrats! The line should get darker with each passing day. You tested with 1st pee in the morning? The HPT line is darkest with high concentration of urine.
 
muff said:
hi enigma, which doc are you with? Not all docs will prescribe progynova to control lining. Depends on doc and some people may not need it :)
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Hi muff, I am with Prof Ng Soon Chye at GlenE. Also did intralipid 4 days before ET though he did not believe in it.
 
Shimmeryshine said:
Hi Everyone, I have done all test at NUH and confirmed 2 blocked tubes. Next step, IVF I am starting my short protocol in June. Hopefully all goes well. For now I'm looking into food that will help with my first try. Hope to hear suggestions. Thank you in advance :)
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hi shimmery! i need to do a HSG next menses to check if my remaining tube is inflamed...... is it painful? I assumed you did a HSG? so scary!
 
thejewelbox said:
Hi Queby77, congrats! By the way is your helper experience and from which country ?
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Thank you! She is indon, and My mom helper is also helping out periodically. I believed she was God sent as I fell into deep depression after the birth due to stress, financial difficulties from the bills and of cos crying over how to take care of 2 babies suddenly. She was a transfer maid though. I can ping u my agent contact if you like.
 
snowysun said:
How was your GD detected so early in the pregnancy?
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Let me recall.. Oh I was seeing The heart center for my hypertension and was ask to do my hba1c and was out of range and then doc called for the glucose test and I failed. I was so afraid then and blame myself for not losing weight before my ivf. But I was under very good monitoring by the endocrine Dr Eric. Despite carrying twins, I lost weight during pregnancy and after birth I was lighter than pre pregnancy. Dr Anu is really a good doctor who ensured my follow through. Else I wouldn't have carried them safely.
 
mesara said:
@queby77 firstly congrats to you and secondly thanks for the detailed sharing. Very very inspiring and motivating despite all struggles you pulled thru. Believe yr twins will be keeping u v bz ...is it boys gals or mixed. Take care and do drop by to motivate us if you find time. Thanks:p
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Thanks Mesara I remembered you too. My boy is the first embryo who stuck to me first. And girl girl stuck to me a day later. So all along the boy is growing steadily and girl girl caught up with him as she was more affected by my gd thus was heavier at birth. I am actually the most free twin mom in the world. I can't really care for them after birth as I had very weak legs and arms and I didn't get to do a lot for fear of dropping them. But I am getting stronger by the day. Hence ladies pls take good care of your health before your pregnancy. All the best to you.
 
queby77 said:
Let me recall.. Oh I was seeing The heart center for my hypertension and was ask to do my hba1c and was out of range and then doc called for the glucose test and I failed. I was so afraid then and blame myself for not losing weight before my ivf. But I was under very good monitoring by the endocrine Dr Eric. Despite carrying twins, I lost weight during pregnancy and after birth I was lighter than pre pregnancy. Dr Anu is really a good doctor who ensured my follow through. Else I wouldn't have carried them safely.
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Congrats queby77 and thanks for sharing. May I ask what was your weight right before the pregnancy? Hope you don't mind, this is to prepare myself mentally. Thanks :)
 
Hi Everyone, I have done all test at NUH and confirmed 2 blocked tubes. Next step, IVF I am starting my short protocol in June. Hopefully all goes well. For now I'm looking into food that will help with my first try. Hope to hear suggestions. Thank you in advance :)
muff said:
hi shimmery! i need to do a HSG next menses to check if my remaining tube is inflamed...... is it painful? I assumed you did a HSG? so scary!
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Hi Muff! It hurts a lot for me as i have 2 blocked tubes. I did HSG twice. First time one tube was blocked and the other goes through fine. I thought that was bad until the recent HSG. It hurt even more than the first because this time both the tubes were blocked.. I held the hand of the assistant so tight just to avoid bursting into tears.
Maybe my pain tolerance 4/5 at the scale of 1 - 10. :):)
 
snowysun said:
Yes, a line is a line......congrats! The line should get darker with each passing day. You tested with 1st pee in the morning? The HPT line is darkest with high concentration of urine.
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Yep. First pee. But I only saw the faint line after almost an hour. Cos I didn't on my bathroom light and when I was about to go and see doc then I look at the test again that there is a faint line.
 
Shimmeryshine said:
Hi Everyone, I have done all test at NUH and confirmed 2 blocked tubes. Next step, IVF I am starting my short protocol in June. Hopefully all goes well. For now I'm looking into food that will help with my first try. Hope to hear suggestions. Thank you in advance :)

Hi Muff! It hurts a lot for me as i have 2 blocked tubes. I did HSG twice. First time one tube was blocked and the other goes through fine. I thought that was bad until the recent HSG. It hurt even more than the first because this time both the tubes were blocked.. I held the hand of the assistant so tight just to avoid bursting into tears.
Maybe my pain tolerance 4/5 at the scale of 1 - 10. :):)
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:confused::eek: I am also super scared of pain! sian...... though im just left with 1 tube but i guess its the same effect. So scary!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
lovetohavekids said:
Yep. First pee. But I only saw the faint line after almost an hour. Cos I didn't on my bathroom light and when I was about to go and see doc then I look at the test again that there is a faint line.
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Oh tomorrow or Thur morning test again. Usually it shld darken in 2 days, since hcg shld double or nearly double in 48 to 72 hours.
 
queby77 said:
Let me recall.. Oh I was seeing The heart center for my hypertension and was ask to do my hba1c and was out of range and then doc called for the glucose test and I failed. I was so afraid then and blame myself for not losing weight before my ivf. But I was under very good monitoring by the endocrine Dr Eric. Despite carrying twins, I lost weight during pregnancy and after birth I was lighter than pre pregnancy. Dr Anu is really a good doctor who ensured my follow through. Else I wouldn't have carried them safely.
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You are a brave mummy, and I am sure you went through alot during the pregnancy process too.
 
snowysun said:
Muff really admire how you went through your recent episode. I am sure you can tahan the pain, just relax....and bear with it for the 15 to 20 mins process. Jia you ok!
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thanks snowy. but still so scared. hahah! I will try very hard.... not to screammmmmm! :eek:
 
muff said:
hi shimmery! i need to do a HSG next menses to check if my remaining tube is inflamed...... is it painful? I assumed you did a HSG? so scary!
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I did 2 kinds of HSG before.. one is the normal one where they use the contrast/dye which hurts (but you just tell them it hurts and ask them to hurry up) and the other is called sono saline which doesn't hurt.

One good thing about both is that they may help to clear blockage etc at the same time and some ppl conceive after HSG. :)
 
jean saw said:
Congrats queby77 and thanks for sharing. May I ask what was your weight right before the pregnancy? Hope you don't mind, this is to prepare myself mentally. Thanks :)
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I was 118-120kg, I lost to 113 by 12 weeks cos after diagnose GD, I was so scared and the hormones changes I also didn't eat much and well. Actually before ivf PC Wong asked to lose weight already but hehe failed. My case is very worse case already. So don't worry too much about weight gain ok.
 
the_spinsterella said:
I did 2 kinds of HSG before.. one is the normal one where they use the contrast/dye which hurts (but you just tell them it hurts and ask them to hurry up) and the other is called sono saline which doesn't hurt.

One good thing about both is that they may help to clear blockage etc at the same time and some ppl conceive after HSG. :)
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i did the sono before, no pain quite ok. HSG is like hell and nightmare as many told me it hurts. :cool:
 
queby77 said:
Thank you! She is indon, and My mom helper is also helping out periodically. I believed she was God sent as I fell into deep depression after the birth due to stress, financial difficulties from the bills and of cos crying over how to take care of 2 babies suddenly. She was a transfer maid though. I can ping u my agent contact if you like.
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Hi Queby. Thank you for sharing with us what you have been going through. Would appreciate if u can ping me. I can understand how demanding it is as a new mummy. it is really not easy if without a helping hand. Regarding your GD, how often you visit the doc at the diabetes clinic? I remember last time I have GD and palpitations problem but I was subsidies patient. Now being private patient due to a few unfortunate encounters with those attachment students. I decided to upgrade. But at the same time also very worry I will be like last time and the cost will be high.
 
Hi I like to enquire what is the estimated difference in cost between a subsidized patient vs private at kkh for ivf? I understand that a subsidized patient will have a team of docs to assist while for private is just he doc I choose? What about waiting times as well?

Lastly is it possible to switch from private to subsidize when costs become an issue?
 
Hi, I am a silent reader in this forum. Had few failed ivf. Supposed to start my next cycly but still waiting for my menses to arrive. Today is my day 34th of my menstrual cycle. My normal cycle is 28 days and has been very regular. I have test this morning but still bfn. No symptoms except some mild cramp and feeling tired all the time. Wondering what is happening to my cycle
 
So sad to hear that. Which doctor u when to? I done my ICSI in Gleaneagles at Dr Christopher Chen, Director of IVF. Succesful 1st try in ICSI.
I failed my IVF in KKH in year 2000, under Sheila Loh including all my frozen embroy. After recommend by one of my friend said that Christopher Chen hv successful rate very high. Moreover, is not easy way for this IVF/ICSI procedure, is worth the hard way. My girl now in Sec 1 already. I straight away try for my 2nd one, so lucky that i concieve again after 12months later. Is a boy, now he in P6. After 4yrs concieved my 3rd one, now in P2.
Tdy juz called Dr Christopher Chen clinic, nurses saying that he retire soon & take over by his successor Dr Yeung (if im not wrong).
Further infor, u may contact me at [email protected]
 
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DawnBB said:
Hi Connie, best to contact your clinic to confirm coz there are varied practices. For myself, at TFC they told me to continue the insert (mine was Utrogestan) in am as usual on day of ET. It doesn't affect ET as doc will clean area with saline water before procedure. But others have encountered different instructions at other clinics/ Hospitals depending on doc's practice and also take note that cyclogest is more oily texture.
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Hi dawn,
Thanks for your kind and helpful advises. Sorry i did read yr message but i replied now.
Yes,cyclogest insert still do on e day of ET. Nurse suggest do 2 to 3 hrs before e ET procedure so that doc can still see clearly during the procedure.

Wishing you a smooth delivery. Delivering soon hor for you. Jiayou! :)
 
Hi All,

I'm new here, after trying for 3yrs of TCC , finally me and my hub decided to go for IVF treatment. i just make a booking with KKH to see Gynea next friday.
can i check with u all, from the 1st appointment to start of IVF treatment . how long would it take?
 
solitairebride said:
Hi I like to enquire what is the estimated difference in cost between a subsidized patient vs private at kkh for ivf? I understand that a subsidized patient will have a team of docs to assist while for private is just he doc I choose? What about waiting times as well?

Lastly is it possible to switch from private to subsidize when costs become an issue?
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not sure about the cost but as for waiting time to scan and collect meds will be the same private or not. Subsidized patients are not allowed to choose a doc and each follow up will be done by a random doc. Private will follow the doctor that they first choose and each follow up will be the same doctor.
 
ekum said:
Hi All,

I'm new here, after trying for 3yrs of TCC , finally me and my hub decided to go for IVF treatment. i just make a booking with KKH to see Gynea next friday.
can i check with u all, from the 1st appointment to start of IVF treatment . how long would it take?
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the current appt to have an IVF is in August. After your doc verified you are eligible to go for ivf treatment. Good luck!
 


ekum said:
Hi All,

I'm new here, after trying for 3yrs of TCC , finally me and my hub decided to go for IVF treatment. i just make a booking with KKH to see Gynea next friday.
can i check with u all, from the 1st appointment to start of IVF treatment . how long would it take?
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Hi Ekum, it really depends on the slot availability, when your menses come, your treatment plan and how well your follicles grow from the jabs. All in all, conservatively, from your 1st menses to embryo transfer, may take approx 1-1.5 months?
 
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