In case it’s useful, here are the timelines for both sets of treatment we had to give you an idea of what’s involved and when (but obviously each person’s treatment will be very individual and can differ a lot from what we did).

1st time

Mar-2016: Came off the pill. Started trying for a baby (relaxed about it at the start)

Oct-2016: Referred to Gynaecologist for erratic periods

Oct-2016: Blood tests at NHS GP: FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) level 23.6 (normal range: 3.50-12.50). LH (Luteinizing Hormone) 21 (normal range: 2.40-12.60)

15-Nov-2016: NHS ultrasound scan, all results normal

30-Nov-2016: Partners sperm sample – Normal

05-Mar-2017: NHS Gynaecologist referral. Said tests results showed the samples were taken at the wrong time of my cycle. Must wait for period and go back 

02-May-2017: Private consultation. No period for 80 days. Normal uterus. Right ovary small only 1 follicle, Left ovary small 0 follicles. Full blood test

04-May-2017: Premature Ovarian Failure confirmed. AMH (Anti-Müllerian hormone) 0.2, FSH now 64. Started HRT to resume cycle in case of egg donation treatment at a later stage. Started fertility vitamins

Jun-2017: Individual counselling

06-Jul-2017: Egg donation couples counselling

07-Aug-2017: Started process for egg donation. Filled in Characteristics Form for egg donor matching

Oct-2017: Got screening tests needed to start treatment

24-Oct-2017: Aquascan to assess uterine cavity and perform good flush

28-Oct-2017: Flew to Spain for the day to do sperm sample deposit

29-Oct-2017: Stopped HRT ready for down regulation

02-Nov-2017: Start oestrogen tablets & patch

16-Nov-2017: Uterus lining scan

21-Nov-2017: Start all meds

22-Nov-2017: Egg collection from donor. Thaw sperm, perform ICSI

25-Nov-2017: Embryo transfer

07-Dec-2017: Positive result. Blood test. HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone) – 484. Progesterone – 88.6

28-Dec-2017: Dark bleeding

11-Jan-2018: Pregnancy Viability Scan. 8wks+4days

25-Jan-2018: Repeat Viability Scan. 10wks+3days

05-Mar-2018: 16 week Early Anomaly Scan. All normal

2nd time

8-Aug-2019: Visited consultant for initial discussion. Started taking HRT to get a cycle. Started taking pre-pregnancy vitamins

25-Oct-2019: Started getting blood tests done

1-Nov-2019: Emailed consultant with date of 13th Dec for 2nd transfer. Stopped taking HRT

5-Nov-2019: Consultant appointment to start down regulation of my body

12-Nov-2019: Aquascan to assess uterine cavity and perform good flush

21-Nov-2019: Started endometrial priming: start oestrogen tablets & patch, low dose aspirin

05-Dec-2019: Endometrial lining scan

08-Dec-2019: Start full regimen of medication: oestrogen patch & tablets, low dose aspirin, blood thinner injection, progesterone pessaries & injection, steroid

13-Dec-2019: Egg transfer

24-Dec-2019: Pregnancy test – positive

28-Dec-19: Early pregnancy blood test – confirmed pregnancy. Low progesterone. Increased progesterone injections to 2xday

31-Dec-2019: Retest for HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone) & progesterone. Much higher progesterone level

21-Jan-2020: Early scan with consultant (7.5wks)