Should I try again?

[Starstellar7]

That's it in a nutshell really. I'm 40, I have stage 4 endo and I've had three surgeries and probably need another one as the pain is back. Tried one cycle in 2015 and it failed but we then had to move countries. I'm very stressed by the idea of it failing. Mental health and work life have taken a battering and I've taken some time out. Any success stories? I may have a 10 percent chance of success. Also happy to hear of positive adoption/fostering stories. Just why does it have to be so hard

[Jenny8]

I have stage 4 endometriosis and had ivf twice and was incredibly lucky that it worked both times. I was given a low chance of it working too, particularly as my left ovary was pretty useless and my right ovary wasn't much better. I really struggled with my mental health before and during the first cycle, but I found that reflexology helped and the clinic I had the treatment at had a forum that I could "chat" with other people going through the process at pretty much (within a few days) the same time. Although friends and family didn't really understand what I was going through their support also helped. You could maybe also try fertility counselling (fertility network uk or similar). All the very best of luck. Xxx

[Starstellar7 in reply to Jenny8]

Thanks for your hopeful message. What age did you do the ivf at?

I've been dealing with so much rubbish that has come with this health issue. Its made life really hard. I've been to a counsellor, as I'm very hormonally up and down but do think I need to find a specific counsellor who deals with all of this.

Thank you X

[Jenny8 in reply to Starstellar7]

I was a bit younger than you (turned 35 during the first cycle and was 36 the second time), but my fertility was like someone a lot older due to my dodgy ovaries! My friend had totally different issues, but she had a successful ivf cycle at 45. There also may be a supporr group for you to join (real life) for people with similar issues. Xxx

[Terrijennings]

Awwww I'm sorry😓 on a positive note there is hope and glad to still be living to fight through this. you guys put hope in my life that I'm not alone in this and I can finally come out of the closet. I have a new physician and surgeon at Wilmington health and rehab and I thank God for them after all these years and I pray that you will find great physicians also to talk too and they will listen. Adopting also is a beautiful thing to me. I always thank God for adoptive parents out there. So beautiful💖💖💖💖