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IVF treatment and bipolar

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lisa54327
lisa54327

Hi all I have recently been digonsed with mild bipolar still waiting to see if I need any medication or not.

I am getting married in September and I really want to try to for baby after I have also got fertility issues and need ivf and donor eggs to get pregnant. I am now worried that because of my recent diagnosis I will be refused treatment! I'm in the UK I would also like to get funding for treatment but I could pay myself if needed. Has anyone been through fertility treatments.

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  • stacey16142
    stacey16142 lisa54327

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    I'd doubt you'll be offered IVF with having bipolar to be honest. They tried to talk me out of getting pregnant and it was my own choice to stop my medication . I was started on one medication at 28 weeks pregnant and then Once I had my baby I was started on all my medication that evening again. Never heard of mild bipolar before tho.

    • george_56036
      george_56036 stacey16142

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      Never heard of Mild Bipolar. Either have it or not. Severity varies to be sure but treatment regimens will undoubtedly be similar. UK medical practices will be different from those in the U.S. so with regard to IVF I wouldn't be qualified to offer a proper answer.

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