Preparing for IVF: What I Wish I’d Known
- Your IVF abroad
- May 26
- 3 min read
Starting IVF can feel like stepping into another world — full of acronyms, decisions, and emotional landmines.
And if you're navigating a broken or limited fertility system (hi, NHS postcode lottery 👋), the journey often starts with more questions than answers.
But here's the truth: most people go into IVF under-informed and under-supported. A little knowledge and planning? It can change everything.
🤷♀️ “Where do I even start?”
One of the hardest parts of IVF prep is not knowing what to ask. It can feel intimidating to push for clarity, especially if it's your first time or you've been conditioned to just “trust the experts.”
But asking questions is powerful — and necessary. 💬
You deserve to know:
❓ How will your treatment work
💰 What it will cost
🙋♀️ What support you can expect from your clinic
You deserve to feel informed, not passive. Empowered, not overwhelmed.
YOU are not broken - it’s the system
In the UK, NHS fertility care can be incredibly hard to access — and even harder to navigate. From postcode-based eligibility to rigid protocols, it’s easy to internalise blame.
But you are not the problem. The system is.
Being told to “just keep trying” or to “come back in six months” with no real answers? It’s emotionally exhausting — and it’s not good enough.
🗓 IVF prep isn’t just about medication
Here’s what I wish more people were told before they started IVF - Preparing for IVF isn't just about booking appointments and starting meds. It’s about:
📆 Timing your cycle around your real life
🏥 Understanding your clinic’s availability
✈️ Navigating holidays, logistics, and medication sourcing
📞 Knowing who to contact in case of an emergency
🧠 Emotionally preparing for what’s ahead
💖 Building your support network
🛁 Planning how you’ll care for your mind and body along the way
🏥 Not all clinics are created equal
A lot of people stay with clinics that aren’t a good fit just because they’re close by or connected to NHS care. But you can (and should) choose a clinic that meets your needs.
Your clinic should align with your:
🧬 Medical requirements
💷 Budget
📲 Communication style
🧠 Emotional support needs
The right fit reduces stress, boosts confidence, and can seriously impact your chances of success.
🚀 Informed = Empowered
Even in a process full of unknowns, having the right information gives you back a sense of control.
Whether it’s your first round or your fifth, planning ahead, asking questions, and finding the right support can make IVF feel less like a maze and more like a path you’re ready to walk.
💬 Final thought?
You’re not behind. You’ve just never been given the full picture — yet.
And once you are? You get to move forward with clarity, confidence, and choice. 💫
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