Daven Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 The NHS was set up to treat the sick. As sad as it may be that some women are unable to conceive I struggle with the fact the the NHS pays for fertility treatment as I believe the NHS should be treating the sick. Being unable to conceive is not an illness . I think the NHS has lost it's way here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinfoilhat Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 The NHS was set up to treat the sick. As sad as it may be that some women are unable to conceive I struggle with the fact the the NHS pays for fertility treatment as I believe the NHS should be treating the sick. Being unable to conceive is not an illness . I think the NHS has lost it's way here. I agree, certainly when you consider the odds of IVF working. I'd guess (and it's just a guess) that treatments for illnesses with similar odds for diseases don't get NHS funding. And there's the risk to the woman who is having the surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) it sounds like a perfect case of a procedure available privately for those who are willing and able to pay for it. I believe this is the way to go. The NHS cannot sustain the funding for infertility I'm afraid. It MUST prioritise the sick. ---------- Post added 30-09-2015 at 18:40 ---------- I am sure that is high on the duties of the NHS; but the NHS should be about making people bodies work, as they are meant to. No - the NHS is about treating the sick. Infertility is not an illness. Cuts are going to have to be made and infertilty treatment will be the first to go since it is at the point of collapse and must prioritise those who are sick and in danger of losing their lives. Edited September 30, 2015 by Daven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 No - the NHS is about treating the sick. Infertility is not an illness. If a woman is born without a working womb, then she is sick. Treating those that have past the 'normal' child bearing age would be questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) If a woman is born without a working womb, then she is sick. Treating those that have past the 'normal' child bearing age would be questionable. No she isn't sick. She is born with part of her body that doesn't work but doesn't have a condition that, if untreated, will result in her death. The NHS should fund treatment for those of us who have conditions that threaten life and well being and infertility does not come into that category. Getting pregnant is a choice not a necessity . As the resources of the NHS diminish, as they will under this current government, infertility treatment will become a luxury rather than a given right. Priority will be given to funding treatment that saves existing life rather than promoting new life. Edited September 30, 2015 by Daven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassity Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 No she isn't sick. She is born with part of her body that doesn't work but doesn't have a condition that, if untreated, will result in her death. The NHS should fund treatment for those of us who have conditions that threaten life and well being and infertility does not come into that category. Getting pregnant is a choice not a necessity . Out of interest, are you male or female? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) What difference does my sex make - it's irrelevant:confused: The current vast funding by the NHS for infertility treatment is wholly unsustainable. Edited September 30, 2015 by Daven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cassity Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 What difference does my sex make - it's irrelevant. You said She isn't sick" Was that statement based on experience as a woman, or a man? Getting pregnant is a choice not a necessity . How can it be a choice when the debate is about the inability to conceive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daven Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 (edited) http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-193870/Can-NHS-afford-400m-IVF-bill.html Because the cost of infertility treatment for the NHS is totally unsustainable. This is fact not opinion. The inability to conceive is not life threatening. I'm not saying that infertility treatment should not be available but it costs too much to be funded wholly by the NHS. This is fact not supposition. Edited September 30, 2015 by Daven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle-82 Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 If a woman is born without a working womb, then she is sick. Treating those that have past the 'normal' child bearing age would be questionable. Whaaaaat!!!! There goes the respect aspect of this thread! For crying out loud El Cid!! Are you really that closed minded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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