IVF at KKH

Got a question for the mummies who successfully conceived through IVF.. how many days of bed rest did you do after ET? Was this recommended by doctor or done on your own accord?

I am trying to work out how much time off work I’d need to take post ER and ET.. Hoping that I would be able to return to office 3-5 days after ET do you think this is safe?
 


Got a question for the mummies who successfully conceived through IVF.. how many days of bed rest did you do after ET? Was this recommended by doctor or done on your own accord?

I am trying to work out how much time off work I’d need to take post ER and ET.. Hoping that I would be able to return to office 3-5 days after ET do you think this is safe?

Usually kkh give hos leave all the way till blood test. My boss call it an tai =)

No need total bed rest. Tcm just ask me rest more stay stress free.

Depends on wheather you transfer blast (3-5 days implantation) or day 3 embyros (3-8 days implantation). Nurse ask me rest more b4 implantation.
 
Got a question for the mummies who successfully conceived through IVF.. how many days of bed rest did you do after ET? Was this recommended by doctor or done on your own accord?

I am trying to work out how much time off work I’d need to take post ER and ET.. Hoping that I would be able to return to office 3-5 days after ET do you think this is safe?


Mine was a fresh cycle, I’m give 20 days HL from ER date to BT date.

I didn’t do bed rest, just rest whenever I felt tired. KKH nurses say no need bed rest just be normal, except avoid carry heavy stuff or chores. Bed rest is recommended if you have spotting/ bleeding during the TWW.

I took the 20 days HL and return to work after my BT... personally I don’t want to be stressed over work and afraid it might affect my IVF.

If your work allows you to be away, take it.. Rem your own well being is more impt..
 
Thank you Daledale and Xiaobell82.

Daledale, may I ask how many days after ET did you rest before going back to work? I also read that you already got your BFP, congratulations ;))
 
Thank you Daledale and Xiaobell82.

Daledale, may I ask how many days after ET did you rest before going back to work? I also read that you already got your BFP, congratulations ;))

Bfp was last cycle miscarrage at wk 8-9. Now in my tww in my 2nd fresh. Hope can be as lucky as last cycle. I went back work when the HL ends, 1 day after blood test. Rest for appx 20 days from er.
 
Hi all, I’m starting my 2nd IVF session at KKH tomorrow but during my first session I haven’t even meet Dr THH at all.(e.g ER or ET day) is this normal.

I went through one IUI and one IVF. During last IVF I have 19 embryos retrieved but nothing left to be freeze so this cycle will be a fresh cycle.
 
Hi all, I’m starting my 2nd IVF session at KKH tomorrow but during my first session I haven’t even meet Dr THH at all.(e.g ER or ET day) is this normal.

I went through one IUI and one IVF. During last IVF I have 19 embryos retrieved but nothing left to be freeze so this cycle will be a fresh cycle.
Hi,

Yes you will see dr tan on er and et. Jiayou.
 
Hi ladies, does anyone know if we were to reqest for dr tan hh, would we still be entitled to the subsidized rate for ivf in kkh? Can any ladies advise on the cost and subsidy? Thank you so much
 
Hi ladies, does anyone know if we were to reqest for dr tan hh, would we still be entitled to the subsidized rate for ivf in kkh? Can any ladies advise on the cost and subsidy? Thank you so much
Ivf is all private rate. Request for Dr tan will be same cost in ivf center but back to clinic, it will be under private rate, repeat consult appx $130. Still entitle for ivf grant etc with Dr tan hh
 
Ivf is all private rate. Request for Dr tan will be same cost in ivf center but back to clinic, it will be under private rate, repeat consult appx $130. Still entitle for ivf grant etc with Dr tan hh

Hihi, thanks for replying. I read now gov has subsidy for ivf in public hosp, so was considering dr tan hh. He removed my polyds before last yr. Was actually thinking of gojng to raffles to dr shelia lo before, but very expensive cos its private hosp, so was seeking to see if there are more affordable options. Wld u know if the price wld be the same? Thanks!
 
Can anyone advise on the steps towards ivf? Like will they run hcg tests, do a full body check up etc? And what was the total cost u all spent in all under subsidy and non subsidy, in gov n private hosp? Will gov private be better or private hosp like raffles or thomson be better? I heard gov subsidise $6000 once for ivf, anyone knows how it works? Thanks
 
Can anyone advise on the steps towards ivf? Like will they run hcg tests, do a full body check up etc? And what was the total cost u all spent in all under subsidy and non subsidy, in gov n private hosp? Will gov private be better or private hosp like raffles or thomson be better? I heard gov subsidise $6000 once for ivf, anyone knows how it works? Thanks
I did ny pretest for ivf during subsidise. Not expensive so cant recall the amt. Govt hos has grant 7.7k per cycle (up to 3 fresh cycle). Confirm cheaper than private hos.
 
I just switched to pte at KKH and had a first consultation w Dr THH..the consultation was fast..he didn't went through my blood test and scan results. He also said to me it is my decision if IVF is next. When I decided on it, he just got his nurse to prepare the referral docs to IVf and I was asked to wait outside.
No explanation on the whole process of IVF, etc..
I am thinking maybe he assumed the doc during my subsidised visits already explained things to me? So he didn't say much to me. Anyone has like similar exp as me, when switched from subsidised to Tan HH? Thank u.
 
he doesn't give much explanation to any patients, subsidised or private. you have to do your own research and make decisions based on your research. he doesn't decide for you.
 
I just switched to pte at KKH and had a first consultation w Dr THH..the consultation was fast..he didn't went through my blood test and scan results. He also said to me it is my decision if IVF is next. When I decided on it, he just got his nurse to prepare the referral docs to IVf and I was asked to wait outside.
No explanation on the whole process of IVF, etc..
I am thinking maybe he assumed the doc during my subsidised visits already explained things to me? So he didn't say much to me. Anyone has like similar exp as me, when switched from subsidised to Tan HH? Thank u.
Hello Eustoma, he assumed that you are aware of the procedures before you decided on IVF. ANYWAY, there will be an IVF-cum-financial counselling before you do your IVF so that you better understand the whole procedure and all.

Think it's too early to discuss about your blood test and scan results. It will be based on a step by step basis. Don't worry, you are in good hands!
 
he doesn't give much explanation to any patients, subsidised or private. you have to do your own research and make decisions based on your research. he doesn't decide for you.
Sometimes, if you probed further, he will share his thoughts with you. What I appreciate him is, he doesn't decide for you, but he will state the options and consequences for you to analyse. Good enough for us to make informed decisions.
 
Hello Eustoma, he assumed that you are aware of the procedures before you decided on IVF. ANYWAY, there will be an IVF-cum-financial counselling before you do your IVF so that you better understand the whole procedure and all.

Think it's too early to discuss about your blood test and scan results. It will be based on a step by step basis. Don't worry, you are in good hands!

Thank u for the assurance. I actually had many questions that came up on my mind after the visit but the nurse told me I won't see him again so soon as it's the ivf team that wld be attending to me. So i was just thinking then who will be advising me what is the plan for my case? Is it the doc or the ivf team or the doc will ask to see me? Thank u.
 
hi Eustoma, I used to share your opinion about dr thh that he is a super chop chop doctor.

but recently he did 2 things that changed my husband and my opinion of him!
before my ER, I was informed by ivf centre that dr thh would be away so another dr would be doing my er for me which I was totally ok with. on the day of my er, my husband and I actually bumped into dr thh outside ivf centre and my hb spoke to him informing him about my er. he told my hb that he would do the er for me.

during registration, we confirmed with the nurse again that it will be dr thh doing the er for me but the nurse said no as he had a meeting to attend. i thought it wouldnt matter as long as the eggs are out la~~

but surprised! dr thh actually appeared at the surgery room and spoke to me before i was knocked out!
so he did, in fact, keep his words.

next, when I was there for the et 2 days later, my mil followed us to the et room (ok this is weird, I know u.u)
dr thh actually bothered to explain the procedure to my mil in mandarin when he didn't have to.

sorry for the long post but have faith in dr thh. you are in good hands.
 
hi Eustoma, I used to share your opinion about dr thh that he is a super chop chop doctor.

but recently he did 2 things that changed my husband and my opinion of him!
before my ER, I was informed by ivf centre that dr thh would be away so another dr would be doing my er for me which I was totally ok with. on the day of my er, my husband and I actually bumped into dr thh outside ivf centre and my hb spoke to him informing him about my er. he told my hb that he would do the er for me.

during registration, we confirmed with the nurse again that it will be dr thh doing the er for me but the nurse said no as he had a meeting to attend. i thought it wouldnt matter as long as the eggs are out la~~

but surprised! dr thh actually appeared at the surgery room and spoke to me before i was knocked out!
so he did, in fact, keep his words.

next, when I was there for the et 2 days later, my mil followed us to the et room (ok this is weird, I know u.u)
dr thh actually bothered to explain the procedure to my mil in mandarin when he didn't have to.

sorry for the long post but have faith in dr thh. you are in good hands.
He's a super responsible doctor with no airs and he will really go to the extra mile for you. Out of so many doctors, Ive seen, he's one of the top notch doctors with personality and ethics.
 
Thank u for the assurance. I actually had many questions that came up on my mind after the visit but the nurse told me I won't see him again so soon as it's the ivf team that wld be attending to me. So i was just thinking then who will be advising me what is the plan for my case? Is it the doc or the ivf team or the doc will ask to see me? Thank u.
the nurses at kkivf will arrange a half day briefing of the whole ivf process and financial process. if u hv questions, u can ask then. u will not see dr thh until er and et.

u hv to get used to his super chop chop method and do as much research before each visit with him so you can maximise the visit.

I totally agree with towkayneo that he is a super responsible doctor. he is definitely going the extra mile for me, not giving up or passing me to another dr after so many years. he also has a good assistant, Felicia.
 
Hihi, thanks for replying. I read now gov has subsidy for ivf in public hosp, so was considering dr tan hh. He removed my polyds before last yr. Was actually thinking of gojng to raffles to dr shelia lo before, but very expensive cos its private hosp, so was seeking to see if there are more affordable options. Wld u know if the price wld be the same? Thanks!

Hi @jazel, I'm also having a polyps in my uterus, very new to this situation & TTC for 8mths now, so wanna get rid of the polyps as soonest. May I know how much u pay for the polyps removal surgery in KKH? as a private patient or subsidised patient? Can it medisave claimable if under private patient? Sorry for asking too much, as I tried doing some research but still can't managed to get a clear understanding.

Hope u can help;)
 
Hi,

Any one care to share your amh (with unit stated) and fsh level that is not good but succeed in IVF?

I am afraid of low quality egg and fewer eggs for ivf considered that my amh is low at 6.8pmol/l and day 3 fsh at 9.6.

My husband SA isnt good too. Went for 2 iui, post wash is only about 3/4million and 1% morp.

Gynae recommend ivf.

Usually how many injections are required and how many days of leave are needed before embryo transfer? Is the injection both morning and night?

Really appreciate more examples. Getting depressed.

Anyone seeing dr tan hh at kkh? What is usually the waiting time for him?

Usually can we start the very next cycle after meeting him? I will be seeing at day 10 of my cycle and wish to start the very next cycle.

For the ivf counselling, both me and my husband will have to attend? Can it be scheduled on a saturday? And it is with other couples also?

Thank alot for all your help. Need encouragement to go on as i am only 29 and really dont know how to bring it up to my parent in law and my boss. And my husband just changed jobs and cannot take frequent leave.
 
Hi I’m new here. Just completed my 1st IVF @ KKH with Dr Tan HH. My fresh cycle was unsuccessful and I have 4 frozen embryos left. Just like to check how is the process like for frozen embryos Transfer? Anyone has experience to share? What should I be doing now until I meet the Dr again in 2 months time for the appointment? Anyone has success during their frozen embryos transfer? Please advise.
 
Hi,

Any one care to share your amh (with unit stated) and fsh level that is not good but succeed in IVF?

I am afraid of low quality egg and fewer eggs for ivf considered that my amh is low at 6.8pmol/l and day 3 fsh at 9.6.

My husband SA isnt good too. Went for 2 iui, post wash is only about 3/4million and 1% morp.

Gynae recommend ivf.

Usually how many injections are required and how many days of leave are needed before embryo transfer? Is the injection both morning and night?

Really appreciate more examples. Getting depressed.

Anyone seeing dr tan hh at kkh? What is usually the waiting time for him?

Usually can we start the very next cycle after meeting him? I will be seeing at day 10 of my cycle and wish to start the very next cycle.

For the ivf counselling, both me and my husband will have to attend? Can it be scheduled on a saturday? And it is with other couples also?

Thank alot for all your help. Need encouragement to go on as i am only 29 and really dont know how to bring it up to my parent in law and my boss. And my husband just changed jobs and cannot take frequent leave.

many ppl here are seeing dr thh. his waiting time is long because of that. if ur records of iui and test results are not with kkh, suggest you bring along to see him.

very unlikely you will start the very next cycle cause there's a queue for kkivf... and you will hv the counselling, blood tests, etc to do. I heard they've improved the waiting time. it's a long process and I understand the impatience, I felt it too my first time.

both of u hv to attend counselling, half day, with other couples, usually about 5 at one time.

injections are usually once a day (morning) approx. from CD4 until CD17 - once the kkivf dr judges your follicles and linings are mature enough for Oocyte Retrieval (ER). maximum jabs I've had is 4. first time was only 1.

you will visit kkivf for almost 1 full day the first time when ur menses come around CD3, followed by at least 2 further half days (max) of ultrasound scan to monitor progress. only you need to attend, hubby can skip this and u will get MC on request.

On ER day both u and hubby must be at kkivf. hub need to deposit sperm then he can leave, max 2 hrs. No mc for him. u will be in the operation theatre for 1 hr, then observation for another 2 hrs. someone must escort u home. u will have HL for 19 days from ER day.

few days later, u head back to kkivf for Embryo Transfer (ET). hubby not required to attend this either. transfer and collect medication and go home. rest in 2 week wait (2ww) until blood test (BT) day when you will know if u succeeded or failed.
 
Hi @MichNg

Thank you!

Normally how long you wait for dr tan hh?
May i know ur amh and fsh level or is the issue lies with your husband?

Did you manage to conceive?

Usually how many days between ER and ET?

So you only had max 4 injections for the cycle?

Thanks!
 
Hi @MichNg

Thank you!

Normally how long you wait for dr tan hh?
May i know ur amh and fsh level or is the issue lies with your husband?

Did you manage to conceive?

Usually how many days between ER and ET?

So you only had max 4 injections for the cycle?

Thanks!

normally wait 1 to 2 hrs depends on day and time and emergencies.
we are unexplained infertility.
ivf succeeded 4 times but miscarried all. I won't share further cause its not relevant.

usually 2 or 3 days to ET. possibly at ET transfer dr might suggest transfer older blastocyst at D5 or D6.

started with 1 jab at first cycle. most recent cycle had 4 jabs. it depends on situation, dr will decide.
 
normally wait 1 to 2 hrs depends on day and time and emergencies.
we are unexplained infertility.
ivf succeeded 4 times but miscarried all. I won't share further cause its not relevant.

usually 2 or 3 days to ET. possibly at ET transfer dr might suggest transfer older blastocyst at D5 or D6.

started with 1 jab at first cycle. most recent cycle had 4 jabs. it depends on situation, dr will decide.

Thanks!
If want to apply for govt grant and to pay by medisave and confirm with dr at my first visit that i want to do IVf, do i have to pay upfront for the 1st consultation?
 
Hi,

Anyone had a photo of the HL provided for IVF? Is it issued by Kkh or kkhivf centre? Is the word IVF present in the HL/MC? As i wish not to reveal it to my boss.

-Thks
 
Hi,

Anyone had a photo of the HL provided for IVF? Is it issued by Kkh or kkhivf centre? Is the word IVF present in the HL/MC? As i wish not to reveal it to my boss.

-Thks

hello, yes, mine show KKH-Women-IVF3.

Maybe u can block it before you scan a copy to your boss ?
 
hello, yes, mine show KKH-Women-IVF3.

Maybe u can block it before you scan a copy to your boss ?
Hi is it possible to show a photo of the HL given? Cos I am also hoping not to let my employer know :( Wondering where is the IVF stated in the HL. If can crop when scanning...sorry to trouble.
 
Hi is it possible to show a photo of the HL given? Cos I am also hoping not to let my employer know :( Wondering where is the IVF stated in the HL. If can crop when scanning...sorry to trouble.

hello, Here is an example of the MC given.
 

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Hi,

Can i check did anyone bought mini fridge to keep their IVF injection? May i know the temperature required? Usually how many injections and whether it is bulky? Not sure to buy those drink cooler or a mini fridge? Cause i am living with parent in law.

Thanks.
 
Hello ladies, need some advice. I m currently seeing Dr Jerry KKH but thinking of changing to Dr thh. Do you think will be possible? I have just seen Dr Jerry for the post consultation after my failed fresh IVF in July. Starting new cycle in October. Still in time to change doc?
 
Hi,

Can i check did anyone bought mini fridge to keep their IVF injection? May i know the temperature required? Usually how many injections and whether it is bulky? Not sure to buy those drink cooler or a mini fridge? Cause i am living with parent in law.

Thanks.

Hihi i dont think there is a need for extra fridge. It is not going to take up alot space.

KKH usually issue you some jabs that can last u for few days till you back for scan. Then prescribe you new jab if needed.

For my case, 1 Gonal F last me for 4 days, so i only bring home 2 gonal F, and few "blocker" jab from the first appointment.

Mayb you can buy a lock & lock to keep all the jabs if you are afraid you in law will see it. =)
 
Hello ladies, need some advice. I m currently seeing Dr Jerry KKH but thinking of changing to Dr thh. Do you think will be possible? I have just seen Dr Jerry for the post consultation after my failed fresh IVF in July. Starting new cycle in October. Still in time to change doc?
Hello Ann, I think it may be a good idea to call KKH Appointment to see if it's possible to switch to THH and the timeline. I know the appointment to see THH can be quite long, say for months.
 
Hello Ann, I think it may be a good idea to call KKH Appointment to see if it's possible to switch to THH and the timeline. I know the appointment to see THH can be quite long, say for months.
Hello! Thank you for your reply! I managed to get a slot in early Oct to see Dr THH. Will be switching over to him. :)
 
normally wait 1 to 2 hrs depends on day and time and emergencies.
we are unexplained infertility.
ivf succeeded 4 times but miscarried all. I won't share further cause its not relevant.

usually 2 or 3 days to ET. possibly at ET transfer dr might suggest transfer older blastocyst at D5 or D6.

started with 1 jab at first cycle. most recent cycle had 4 jabs. it depends on situation, dr will decide.

Hello,
May I ask the meaning of 1 jab or 4 jabs? Is it mean 4 injections in one day to stimulate the ovaries? Thank u.
 


Hello ladies, need some advice. I m currently seeing Dr Jerry KKH but thinking of changing to Dr thh. Do you think will be possible? I have just seen Dr Jerry for the post consultation after my failed fresh IVF in July. Starting new cycle in October. Still in time to change doc?

hello,
May I ask why you like to change to Dr Tan HH? Thank you
 

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