My IVF Cost – the Mammogram
So after our eventful trip to Hungary we were left with two things to sort out before I could start taking the IVF medication – my thyroid and a mommogram.
The doctor retested for my thyroid (which delayed things yet another week) and then prescribed me thyroid tablets, which he says I will be on for life – I hate taking tablets! I knew I had been very tired lately but I thought it was because I was working long hours pretty much seven days a week. When I started taking the tablets it was like I was born again! The difference is amazing, I feel like I am alive again! Obviously it wasn’t the hard work that was running me down!
So then came the mammogram, apparently the IVF stimulation drugs affect the breasts so it is important that they are checked to ensure there are no problems before you start taking the IVF medications. In the UK they will not do a mammogram screening on the NHS under the age of 50 unless you have a problem. Since I did not have a problem this meant that I would have to pay privately for the mammogram. I called a few private hospitals to get a price:
BUPA £179, but they had £20 off if I went before the end of the month
Nuffield Hospital £178.50
BMI £101
No competition – I went for BMI. The radiologist was great, and what a difference from going on the NHS – your appointment time is kept to and they even give you coffee and biscuits afterwards!
I have been verbally told that everything is fine, just waiting for the images and report to come through.
IVF cost so far £752.60
Hello,
I hope you finally started your IVF journey after the delay.
Hope things are going/went well.
Tillie
Hello Tille,
Thank you – unfortunately when I had my thyroid tested again it is still not low enough, so I am still waiting! Hopefully the next test will see it having come down enough to start and we will be on our way – we have all the medications here just waiting to start! I will do another post as soon as things get moving.
All the best,
Sue
keep us posted, I hope you can get your thyroid all in line
Hi Momofone,
Unfortunately I am still waiting to get a thyroid reading that will allow me to start. On the positive side I feel a million times better in myself than I did before I started taking the tablets – so I know that at least one good thing has come out of this even if the whole process does not succeed!
I will definitely keep you posted when I start.
All the best,
Sue
Hi there
Interesting reading, we have our first apt with Dr Kovacs in 6 weeks and excited and nervous at the same time,
Cant wait to hear how you get on,
Hi there,
After reading your fab website have booked an appointment with peter kovacs for the 10th June very excited. I live in Portsmouth so Hungary is a lot closer than India originally planned!!! Wouldn’t have been able to do it without your excellent advice!! I am 37 and have no fertility issues my husband has a failed reversal, do you think I should get a mammogram done before I go? Is it absolutely needed?
Appreeciate your time and hard work
Many thanks Amanda
Hi Mandy,
I’m thrilled for you. I think the mammogram is a must, but you don’t need it prior to your first appointment. I have heard that you may be able to get a standard check for about £60. I’ll try and get some more details on this for you if you are interested.
I wish you every luck, do let us know how you get on.
All the best,
Sue
hello Sue,
Thanks for your hardwork establishing this website. It’s so useful.
How is it going with yr treatment. I haven’t started mine. Still trying to choose clinic (at the moment I am visiting clinic in Lausanne, not far where I live, but thinking to go Hungary for some cheaper one)
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Niff
Hi Niff,
That’s excellent news, Dr. Kovacs is great, I’m sure you’ll be impressed. We’re still at a standstill unfortunately – too much work we just haven’t seemed to get ourselves organised – or are we just cowards!!!
We wish you every luck, do let us know how you get on.
All the best,
Sue