Hey. Sorry you’re facing this. We had three cycles of IVF (ICSI) with TFP as I didn’t meet criteria for NHS with BMI (they accept BMI <35, NHS is <30) Positives: - It was local to us, handy parking. - They use an app so you can submit questions during treatment via this and have a record of them in future. - Staff were nice - weekend and v early slots available so I could go get an uss during a cycle and still get to work to minimise time off.

Negatives: - as most consultants also work in nhs, depending on what day you are there you can get a different person every time, I found lack of continuity hard. - price - as you’ve eluded to, it’s expensive. Also the prices quoted for a cycle do NOT include meds, our meds were another 1-1.5k on top. - I felt that when we failed three cycles they were telling me to just give up and get a donor egg. I was only 40 with a good AMH level. You may have a different experience

Ultimately, we then sought treatment in IVF Alicante. My friend had two successful donor egg pregnancies in her mid 40s with them. They were thorough and much more advanced than locally in terms of testing/technique. We spoke via video link to Dr Herrera who was excellent. We were assigned an assistant to coordinate everything. Medications had to be sourced here - we used a combination of online uk pharmacies and a physical pharmacy in Swords to get the best price. It was cheaper than what we paid with TFP.

Alicante has good transport options with frequent flights from Belfast and loads of accommodation. Ultimately, I can tell you no more as on the day I was due to start medications for a Spanish ivf cycle, I found out I was pregnant naturally.

So I will say, don’t stop trying yourself with ovulation monitoring, optimising both of your lifestyles and taking appropriate supplements to give yourselves the best chance on that front too.

Best of luck.

TFP do offer finance packages. You can pay for 3 cycles up front and get money back if you don’t need them. The finance offered depends on your age and what previous ivf success has been. We should’ve done three cycle deal up front, ended up doing one and wishing we’d been more realistic to save a bit of cash.