Get the best out of your IVF appointments, here’s the skinny

If you are not getting the results you want.  Its ok to ask if these investigations have been done.  Ivf is complicated enough without feeling like you have no power in the relationship you have with your IVF Doctor

Here are 4 simple things you can do to help you feel more empowered with your appointments, and allow for more understanding where your treatments are concerned.

1. Be clear about how long your actual face to face appointment is.  

Take note of the time let your doctor know that you are aware of the length of the appointment, so that you're not cut short or made to feel like they may be in a hurry.  You have paid for your time.  Use i2. Write down pertinent questions so that you're prepared.  

+What changes are being made to my cycle this time?  

+am I being monitored? How? 

+are there scans, blood tests, 

+how are you finding out about how your body is responding to the medications?  These are just some of the questions you can ask. Every person is different.

3. If you have NOT had a positive outcome, you are in your rights to ask what is next

 Ask about more investigatons specifically about your uterine environment.  

-Clotting Factors

-NK Cells (autoimmune issues)

-Thyroid Antiblodies

-MTHFR

and whether these issues have been tested for.  

All of these can impact implantation

4.  Finally....PLEASE don't forget how important you are, and how much power you have in this relationship you have with your IVF team.  You pay them.  They work for you.  Get what you want and need and don't be afraid to ask

If you need some help and guidance,  make a call to the clinic and organise an appointment.

Patient advocacy is one of my superpowers.

Dr Tia

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