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Dr A. C.
MRCGP, MBChB, BSc (Hons)
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The next phase of our fertility journey
Sadly our final free IUI cycle failed. E seemed quite upset when her period arrived 2 days later.
One year ago it was an entirely different situation- we were in the post op recovery phase of a myomectomy for a large fibroid, but specifically we had started a 5 week epic fly-drive holiday/ adventure in the USA!
On the day of out third BFN, I tried and managed to get home from work for 2 hours to be with E. A feat in itself especially for a GP!
The previous week she had seen the (fertility) counsellor privately for some support and was given some unofficial advice, which was to try and get a consult with one of the specialist fertility doctors at our unit, rather than Dr Z, because Dr A was more holistic, had a smaller nursing team, had greater success and crucially, I thought, was a woman. Would she suggest going straight to IVF or sticking with IUI?
I called up one of the private hospitals locally where Dr A worked, arranged a date the following week and both
us felt more positive we had a plan for what to do next. In the meantime E is in enforced isolation/ emotional recovery phase and I’m doing my best not to make her cry.
One distraction last night is that we watched an open air screening of the cheese ball classic ‘masters of the universe’ in our local park, where it was dry but chilly. We were lost in the crowd but it was fun nonetheless. It was hosted by a local cult film club and 500 people attended!
Dr A. C.
MRCGP, MBChB, BSc (Hons)
Blog: imshootingblanks.wordpress.com
The unnamed Dr would prefer to remain anonymous for personal reasons, you can follow him on Twitter: @ukinfertility.
Bio:
37, Male, British Asian, GP, engaged to E, azoospermic, using donor sperm.
Blog: imshootingblanks.wordpress.com
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