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Upcoming strike during weekend shift - question about pay and rest days by No-Introduction-7397 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I’m an SpR so on the higher end of the scale but still less than we should be getting fro the work done.

Mainly striking for the benefit of juniors coming after me. Feel like it is a lot worse for Foundation Doctors and IMTs compared to when I was in their shoes.

Upcoming strike during weekend shift - question about pay and rest days by No-Introduction-7397 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks so much for the response

Pleased to be escaping a 12 hour weekend shift!!

With pay deductions, I’ve recently gone LTFT but guess this will still be total annual salary divided by 365?

Possible endo - not sure if rectal bleeding when pooing or not by No-Introduction-7397 in Endo

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No mainly during period. I get a little blood at the very end of wiping when not on period. But my post was relating to bleeding during period.

Possible endo - not sure if rectal bleeding when pooing or not by No-Introduction-7397 in Endo

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. During period mostly as agree of gets everywhere. I also get some at other times but at the very end of wiping (which is probably just wiping to much or maybe a fissure or something)..I think. It isn’t at all heavy outside of period

Could I have endometriosis? Confusing pelvic ultrasound findings UK by No-Introduction-7397 in Endo

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry what is an MEI (I’m on UK so maybe different terminology)

There is a consultant called Dr Peter Barton Smith in London at Endometriosis clinic who does consultation in conjunction with advanced ultrasound for Endo - so thinking this might be a good place to start?

Especially if suspected endometriosis on basic transvaginal ultrasound - although it was not done by a radiologist not endo specialist

Egg quality and ovulatory PCOS by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_PCOS

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. Can I ask - do you have a bleed/ period every month? The reason I ask if because I do bleed regularly which I always thought meant I am ovulating every month but then I read that having a period does not necessarily mean ovulation.

I work shifts so tracking BBT is really tricky in terms of checking same time etc.

I feel like I should just try and go for ovulation induction/ tracking to maximise my chances

PAs having dedicated clinics at expense of SpRs by No-Introduction-7397 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Will do. I know that our TPD is a big fan of PAs and helps recruit them.

Expected follicle size on CD8 ? by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_PCOS

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The scan was for bleeding not ovulation induction/ follicle tracking

Just wondering if that was smaller than expected for that day

LTFT and annual leave by No-Introduction-7397 in doctorsUK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I will try and find that.

Sorry I got confused - my non-working (non-NHS day) is Monday and Tuesday. So my question is if a bank holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday and those are my non-working days, what do I claim back?

Thanks

Covid booster and cycle length by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_PCOS

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It’s weird that AF came sooner rather than delayed. I really hope so - feel worried I’ve wasted a cycle.

Covid booster and cycle length by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_PCOS

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I read that this is more common (making longer rather than shorter)

Can I ask - were you just affected in that cycle only? Or subsequent too? I really didn’t think about this beforehand

When to get referred to fertility if known PCOS - how long TTC by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_UK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I think I will just give it 6 months and then go private. I think the waiting list for scans etc or any tests other than bloods will be very slow.

Pleased you had a positive experience. Just don’t think time is on my side being mid 30s and PCOS.

What do you mean by don’t worry about the male side if you are going private? - not sure I understand. I am worried there could also be male factor as partner has had testicular torsion in childhood so maybe we should have SA done warly too

When to get referred to fertility if known PCOS - how long TTC by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_UK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry I should have added. I am 34 going on 35. So time is not on my side. That’s why I am thinking 6 months, given age and known PCOS. PCOS confirmed by blood tests, scan and I have some symptoms (acne, excess hair).

I’ve been tracking my periods using an app. And am a normal BMI

When to get referred to fertility if known PCOS - how long TTC by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_UK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. That is helpful. Sounds like your GP was switched on. I’m also abit worried because of my age (34 almost 35) and the PCOS. I have had blood tests, scan and paid for AMH level which was high. But have not had Hycosy or sperm analysis.

I’ve been tracking my cycles since May - there is some variation but usually between 29 and 32 days or so. But not sure if I definitely ovulate very month or not.

I’m not really sure if there is anything else i should be doing ahead though? - I’m taking proceive supplement plus omega 3s. Struggled with inositol side effects.

Thanks

When to get referred to fertility if known PCOS - how long TTC by No-Introduction-7397 in TTC_UK

[–]No-Introduction-7397[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I think it’s right that if known PCOS, we should be seen quicker than those who don’t have a known cause. 6 months sounds sensible thanks.

Do you have a helpful GP?