What can I do??

Hi Emma

I'm really sorry to hear you've had such a hard time so far.

One option would be to self-refer to a specialist and see them privately. It costs about $150 at Fertility Associates in Auckland for an appointment, and you can usually get in within a month, I've heard Fertility Plus is even cheaper. Based on what you've said I suspect they might want to try you on Clomiphene (Clomid) which can help women with annovulatory cycles. A monitored cycle of Clomid costs (at FA) about $250, and includes blood tests and scans. I don't think the government covers this cost even if you waited for a publicly funded appointment. If it's an option, I'd say it would be worth making an appintment with a specialist privately, just to find out what's going on with your cycle, and what your options actually are. Good luck chicky x.

Also I would recommend going to see an alternative therapist. There are lots around who may be able to boost your fertility without the drugs. Worth a try for 6 months before you launch into IVF if you don't have to.

Definitely self-refer. In most parts of the country, you won't qualify for public funding for the appointment even if you wait for your Drs referral, and so it's worth just calling them up and booking privately. You'll pay the same money.

Most places also have a cancellation list - ask to go on that. They have heaps of cancelled appointments - you only get a few days notice, but it's worth it and could cut a few months off the wait!

Thanks to everyone for the advice! I am making an appointment asap!