Dr P - How long are hysteroscopy results valid for pre-testing purposes?

Hi Dr Potter

I am wondering if you can let me know how long hysteroscopy results stay valid for pretesting?

I have previously had 3 failed ivf/pgd cycles at a European clinic, and at the moment I am trying naturally (with a sway plan from atomic, who has been fab!) but haven't fallen pregnant as yet, and if it doesn't happen naturally within the next 4-5months or so, I will seriously consider trying a cycle at HRC (hopefully I will have saved up enough cash by then!)

I have recently had a hysteroscopy at my local hospital (to try & find any reason for non-implantation) and they saw no issues in my uterus :) so I am wondering if there will be a deadline for a cycle at HRC using these results, as obviously I would like to save as much cash as I can, and not have to get my uterus checked again if at all possible.

If you could let me know, I would really appreciate it :)

Thanks in advance

bump....hoping you can let me know asap?
many thanks

Bumping again for Dr Potter...if u could let me know I would appreciate it.

Bump, would like to know too :)

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Originally Posted by coralsky

Hi Dr Potter

I am wondering if you can let me know how long hysteroscopy results stay valid for pretesting?

I have previously had 3 failed ivf/pgd cycles at a European clinic, and at the moment I am trying naturally (with a sway plan from atomic, who has been fab!) but haven't fallen pregnant as yet, and if it doesn't happen naturally within the next 4-5months or so, I will seriously consider trying a cycle at HRC (hopefully I will have saved up enough cash by then!)

I have recently had a hysteroscopy at my local hospital (to try & find any reason for non-implantation) and they saw no issues in my uterus :) so I am wondering if there will be a deadline for a cycle at HRC using these results, as obviously I would like to save as much cash as I can, and not have to get my uterus checked again if at all possible.

If you could let me know, I would really appreciate it :)

Thanks in advance

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The hysteroscopes results are valid for 6-12 months. 12 months if you do not have fibroids, 6 months if you do

Brilliant, thank you so much for letting me know...

I do not have fibroids, so assuming I cycled within 12months of my hysteroscopy, then it would save me having to get a HSG?...in that case am I correct in thinking I would only need blood tests and AFC for pre-testing?

and specifically which blood tests would I need?...I am guessing FSH, AMH, estrodial, anything else I am missing?

Many thanks :)

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Originally Posted by coralsky

Brilliant, thank you so much for letting me know...

I do not have fibroids, so assuming I cycled within 12months of my hysteroscopy, then it would save me having to get a HSG?...in that case am I correct in thinking I would only need blood tests and AFC for pre-testing?

and specifically which blood tests would I need?...I am guessing FSH, AMH, estrodial, anything else I am missing?

Many thanks :)

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I would add antral follicle count (AFC), which is an ultrasound to count the number of resting follicles present.

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Originally Posted by Dr. Potter

I would add antral follicle count (AFC), which is an ultrasound to count the number of resting follicles present.

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Hi Dr Potter

That's great, thank you so much for taking the time to reply.

I think I may be filling out the consult form v soon (just need to discuss with DH first)

I know you are extremely busy, but I was wondering roughly how long the wait is for initial consult?...and how long the process is likely to take - from consult to pretesting to cycling?
Also, did I read somewhere you may have plans to come to the UK soon?...I would be v interested if so.

Many thanks again for taking the time to reply to my questions :)