Worse decision
Unfortunately, I chose this clinic as my first option in the HSE, and I absolutely regret it. The treatment here was impersonal and lacked clear communication and support. We never had a proper consultation with a doctor — only a brief online call to sign consent forms, during which the consultant said she only had 30 minutes and rushed through the process. I began medication and injections without fully understanding the protocol or why it had been chosen for me.
From the beginning, I felt unsure. I have friends my age with similar profiles who had success abroad using different protocols, and I couldn’t understand why a different approach wasn’t considered in my case. We were never told that our chances of success were low — we only learned this during the stimulation scans, when we were informed that no protocol would have changed the likely outcome. At that point, we were told to decide whether to continue or cancel.
That information should have been shared from the start. If we had been properly informed, we could have prepared ourselves and made more informed decisions. We were only offered a consultation after everything had already failed — too late to offer any meaningful support or guidance.
Throughout the process, I didn’t feel like an individual — just a number. The treatment felt managed, not cared for. I also understand that some clients come through the HSE and others as private patients, and perhaps there is a difference in approach. However, I found that difference unfair and difficult to accept.
I started IVF after a miscarriage, already in a vulnerable position. The doctors at this clinic told me I would never be likely to get more than five eggs. After this terrible experience, I started treatment abroad, and the difference in both care and results has been huge. At the new clinic, I retrieved 10 eggs, resulting in 5 embryos, of which 2 were PGT-normal. The approach was personalised, the communication was clear, and I finally felt supported throughout the process.
The only positive aspect at the original clinic was the nursing team. They were kind, informed, and supportive. But in the context of the overall experience, it wasn’t enough.
I’ve been left feeling hopeless, emotionally drained, and under significant stress and sadness. I am now moving forward with the hope of finding transparent communication, personalised care, and the support that was missing in my first experience.
16 juni 2025
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