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Thanks Molly - I found the article you referred to on their online edition of South of the River and it made for very interesting reading.

Thank you everyone for your advice and info. I've already had consultation at Guys (at the Genetics Clinic) and they have been marvellous. I really just wanted to find out if anyone had been through the PGD treatment before I decide on the next steps. It seems quite a new procedure and is fairly costly. Smiler - yes, we've exchanged PMs before and I meant to update you on the outcome of the RMC tests. I hope all is ok with you.

Hi I wondered if anyone could share any information regarding PGD / IVF treatment. After 4 miscarriages and some thorough tests carried out a Recurrent Miscarriage Clinic, it was discovered that my husband has a Chromosome Translocation which is increasing the risk of miscarriage. One of the options offered to us is to have PDG (Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis) which is similar to IVF. Has anyone had this treatment and if so, do you know the success rate? How long did the process take and is it very expensive? Thanks

Thanks Molly - this is really helpful advice and information that you have provided. I'm hoping to hear from Kings soon re: appt at the the miscarriage clinic, but my doctor has already been very up-front with me that they may not be able to find anything specifically 'wrong' and it may just be down to bad luck. I have a medical plan with my work and rang them yesterday (Cigna) to see if they covered seeing a specialist dealing with miscarriage and they do, however I'm very sceptical as they did mention they wouldn't cover blood tests for genetic screening and I'm anxious that there may be other hidden costs which would also not be covered. It is horrible having to discuss your finances under such stressful circumstances. I have also had good experiences at Kings - I feel like a regular at the Early Scanning clinic and also had ERPC last year that was handled well, although I agree that it is frustrating that there is little support for all the women who have to deal with miscarriage. I know I am stupidly impatient with the wait for an appointment at Kings, but my frustration is that when I spoke to St Mary's (where Lesley Regan runs the RMC) their waiting list is only 5 - 6 weeks. However it is difficult to get referred there if you do not live in their catchment area. Smiler - if you go back to Kings, make sure they definitely speak to someone about getting you referred to the RMC then and there. I was told I would be referred when I went in for scan and was told I had miscarried again. I had to go back for re-scan and then found out that the chap doing the previous scan hadn't actually followed up with the clinic. Best of luck. I'll send you PM when I actually get seen to let you know what to expect.

I?m on waiting list to get an appointment at the recurrent miscarriage clinic at Kings ? I was sent letter end of last week advising me to call to arrange appointment but they do not have any until at least end of August and their ?target date? to see me is mid August (based on their targets for keeping waiting lists under 12 weeks) so I?m in limbo waiting to be seen. I?m considering going private. If you have medical cover, they will probably cover you to be seen privately, as long as you have not had any fertility treatment. I think the clinic at Kings may be fairly new as my doctor didn?t know anything about it and no-one seems to know who the consultant is there. If I do get seen there, I?ll let you know how it goes. I wish you all the best as I share your stress and heartache with having to deal with recurrent miscarriages.