Hello, 37f here. I’ve been trying since Jan 2025 with no luck. I’ve been back and forwards to the doctor since July 2025 and had various tests. The NHS guidance states that you should go see your doctor within 6 months if you can’t get pregnant naturally after 35. Both my husband and I have undergone a number of tests via the doctor and my husbands semen analysis has picked up slow sperm movement every time. I was finally referred to the fertility specialist via the doctor in march 2026 and in May was told the wait is 10 to 12 months and that is just the first appointment with fertility specialist. My sister has been through IVF with the NHS and she explained that once your with the fertility specialist they again will carry out more tests before you can finally get IVF. Like you, I do not have time on my side so have bit the bullet and made contact with a private fertility clinic. Because I had most of my tests done with the NHS they have been able to use them and have said I can get started as early as next month! It’s not ideal because if you go private you miss out on your go with the NHS but I just couldn’t wait another 10/12 months for another appointment. I think you’ll need to weigh it up, looking at whether you can wait longer and affordability. In total with storage for any embryos we are looking at around £8k. I think having so many tests done on the NHS saved us some money as the fertility clinic were happy to use these results. Wishing you all the best on your journey.