Starting IVF on the NHS after two years of trying - what do I actually need to know?

Ask about the timeline for the counselling session. Most clinics offer one as part of the package and I nearly skipped it. Really glad I didn't, it was the one hour in the whole process that was about us rather than my ovaries.

Practical one: the scans are often early morning and at short notice. If you have a commute and a manager, have a vague conversation with HR early so you're not making up dentist appointments every other day.

Good luck. Two years is a long road to get here.

Thank you all, this is so helpful. Notebook bought (a nice one, treating myself). I'll ask about the funded cycles, I genuinely didn't know it differed by area.

TwinsAndTea, already planning a cinema list for the 2ww in case we get that far.

Late to this but one more: write down your partner's questions too. Mine sat there nodding and then asked me twenty questions on the bus home that I couldn't answer. Best of luck x

Also ask if your husband needs blood tests too. We went to first appointment and only then they told us he needs his bloods done as well, so we lost two more weeks waiting. Small thing but annoying when you already waited so long.