Fertility treatments are considered “elective” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But patients whose lives have been put on hold feel they can’t afford to wait.
To prepare for the procedure, Alyssa took a shot of the synthetic hormone Lupron in early March.
She also went on astrict anti-inflammatory dietto help manage her symptoms and increase her odds of a successful transfer.
This isnt an elective surgery.
Fertility patients have no choice, says Alyssa.
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Every time were given a little bit of good news, its taken away.
It feels like that all over again, and we were so close to the end.
Patients feel that infertility is not being treated like a disease right now.
Its unclear what effects a COVID-19 infection could have on a mom or developing baby.
Im also worried about getting pregnant and having to go out more for care and doctor appointments.
Even though Im just 30 years old, my reproductive system is saying otherwise.
Time is of the essence.
I feel like Im in limbo.
There are a lot of things out of my control.
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Many patients also feel like they cant afford to just wait.
Even though Im just 30 years old, my reproductive system is saying, Time is of the essence.
I cant really wait much longer.
This is my life, and Im ready to start a family.
But six months will have an impact.
Dr. Levine says working almost exclusively online actually allows him to consult with more patients in a day.
People who want to pursue pregnancy are finding other ways to manage their time and handle disappointment with delays.
Patients are not being left alone.
Hopefully that comes sooner rather than later, for everyones sake.
*Name has been changed for privacy reasons.
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