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Letrozole after failed ivf?

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Hey all, just lost my last 2 embryos in our final ivf round. Now have to start from scratch. Doctor mentioned just trying a round of letrozole to ovulate and have times intercourse since we can’t afford a whole new ivf right now. Anyone have luck with this medication? I have pcos and don’t ovulate on my own.

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SerrineV

I'm sorry for the failure you've faced. The major reason why an IVF cycle is not successful is embryo quality. Many embryos are not able to implant after transfer to the uterus because they are flawed in some way. Even embryos that look good in the lab may have defects that cause them to die instead of growing. In nearly all cases, it’s not that your uterus has something wrong with it so you can’t carry a baby. The embryo doesn’t implant because it is not healthy enough to grow. Have you considered preimplantation testings? I don't have much experience with letrozole. But suppose, this could be the option while saving up for further ivf treatment. Stay well, hugs x

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Hope42019 in reply toSerrineV

Thank you for your response! No, we haven’t discussed preimplantation testing..I didn’t know there was any actually.

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Katty_Holz

Sorry to hear about your failed IVF... sometimes your infertility is stretched beyond the normal. It's really hard to expect that assisted fertility failed you. But then as you must already know even the best of the procedures under experts it might not be a success. There's only as much 60-70% chance even if it's the best for success in an IVF. Well, I wouldn't vouch medicated TTC alone can help after you've had failed 2 IVFs but then it's not impossible either. I've been on it for past couple of months but then it didn't work much for me either. Kind of in the same position we are. But a few women do make it during the wait out you see and even without the medication. So it's best to continue with the timely BD tracking ovulation and medication if the doc says show. Keep on with it then. Wish you Luck

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Hope42019 in reply toKatty_Holz

Thank you!

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