IVF process need to knows..?

Hi,

I'm about to start one cycle of IVF on the NHS via a provider - needless to say it's not how I would have wished for this to be happening but I do appreciate the opportunity via the NHS.

I'm clear on the process and the low success rates of IVF etc I'm pretty down to earth and living in reality about the procedure of IVF and tia chances. As someone with a needle phobia I'm obviously nervous about that and the experience of IVF overall and wondered if anyone had thier experience to share, any need to knows or what to expect emotionally and physically through this process? Someone has said to me "it's not as bad as you'd think" so I'm hoping that's reality too.

[Hope_4_2017x]

Hiya, i had my down reg injection yesterday (not doing my own injections because there is an issue with supercur at the moment-used in the daily ones) Your welcome to message me and i can try and answer any questions as i experience it myself xx

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Thanks will do

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I'd say that I wish I'd got my husband to understand hormones better the first time round. I felt like I was ok but it turned out I had turned into a witch gradually and slowly on the drugs so he didn't really realise it was the drugs, he just thought it was me being horrible to him. This second time round we have both been more aware of the difference in my personality (slight but significant) so we have been better able to cope.

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Thanks lizzie

[_MrsC]

I think before I started I was most anxious about the procedures but actually they were fine. The hardest part is the effect the drugs have on you emotionally and physically. Emotionally you just feel all over the place and add in the hot flashes, the memory loss, the headaches and the insomnia yet never ending tiredness, it's no wonder we're not that great company. The other thing I've struggled with since is the weight gain I've had. If I had my time again, I'd really watch my diet before and during to minimise the effects. On the other hand, the process gives you hope and life without hope is pretty miserable. Despite all of the negative side effects, I'm about to start round 2 so it couldn't have been that bad. x

[Dee5167]

Hi Rach,

firstly good luck in your journey.

I had my egg collection yesterday..... so far for me this was the worst part..... but not bad (slight discomfort until the sedation kicked in).

I didn't really have any issues with the drugs; a bit teary one or two days and had a dull headache for a cpl of days but in the grand scheme of things I'll take it!

All in all it's an emotional rollercoaster. My husband says to me everyday "hope for the best, plan for the worst"! This is good advice. As long as you and your partner talk and support each other (this is huge for BOTH of you) then you will be fine.

xx

[Gertiee]

Hey, there! I'm sorry you have to go down this road. However, there really is no shame. It would have been a lot better had it happened, naturally. It didn't, doesn't mean you get embarrassed. It's perfectly normal to opt for such methods. Most of the procedure still happens, naturally. It's only the fertilization that takes place inside the lab. It's a bit of discomfort. However, it's not as hard as you first fear. I hope it all goes along smoothly. Hopefully, you manage to get a BFP on the first attempt. Sending you lots of baby dust and love. You can do this, hun! I'd love to stay updated about the procedure! Keep the faith and best of luck.