What made your IVF cycle successful?

[klh386]

As someone starting IVF soon, I would love to know if there is anything you credit to your IVF success. A lifestyle change, trusting your doctor, certain drugs/timings? Pure luck? xx Kristen

[E_05]

I haven't had a successful cycle as such yet but my first cycle I fell pregnant and miscarried. My following 2 were unsuccessful and I'm currently in the 2ww. I haven't done anything different during each cycle apart from 1 I didn't have Acupunture and this cycle I took steroids. I personally think it's all down to luck, hopefully your first cycle is lucky for you 🤞 xx

[klh386 in reply to E_05]

Thank you E. Really hope you get that BFP this time! x

[E_05 in reply to klh386]

Thank you, lots of luck to you to x

[TeamMonkey]

Hi Kristen,

I have been lucky to have got pregnant each time. I do credit acupuncture, it's amazing and I believe truly helped! For me it's slightly different as I don't have any fertility issues (male factor). But I acted no different to anyone else doing ivf I gave 100% this was my only chance to have a baby. Followed the zita west book the guide to ivf, clean diet, I swear lots of full fat organic milk helped my eggs! My big diet tips no low fat or sugar free foods, lots of protein, helps with eggs during stims, no alcohol and limit caffeine. After transfer I did the eat the core of a pineapple for a few days. Through stims and after transfer I drank Pom juice for good lining and ate a few Brazil nuts each day. I had my son first try, miscarried on my second try and I'm 12+3 with no 2.

Good luck xx

[klh386 in reply to TeamMonkey]

That's amazing! I love acupuncture too Will definitely try the pineapple/Pom juice/Brazil nuts! Need to look into Zita West... xx

[E_05 in reply to klh386]

I definitely second the pineapple, Brazil nuts and pomegranate juice. Also if you don't like Pom juice on its own you can smoothie it with avocado, blueberries and spinach to which is meant to help xx

[abcgirl in reply to TeamMonkey]

I thought I read something about pineapple core only being recommended for a certain amount of days at a certain time. What did you do exactly?

[E_05 in reply to abcgirl]

Yeah for 5 days post transfer, it's important to eat the core to not just buy pineapple already cut up. The pomegranate juice can be drank during stimming to as it's meant to help the womb lining.

[abcgirl]

Thanks for asking this - I'm about to start next month and will be sure to read all the suggestions.

Not sure if it will help but I've been doing acupuncture, taking coq10, vit D, myo inositol, fish oil in addition to prenatal with folic acid, and meditation.

I generally eat low carb diet with healthy fats and protein so I'm happy to hear TeamMonkey's suggestions 😁

[klh386 in reply to abcgirl]

I hope to start next month too. We'll be in it together! x

[E_05 in reply to klh386]

CoQ10 is meant to be good to for improving egg quality, I took it this cycle. I guess what I should of said is yeah you can do all the things we've already mentioned, eat right and take the supplements etc but when it comes down to the embryo actually 'sticking' I believe that bit is down to luck. I've always gone through all my cycles thinking if I can look back and never think 'what if' then I've done my best. Lots of luck ladies 🍀

[abcgirl in reply to E_05]

That's great advice and the best way to look at it. It really is luck - we can't control every part of this whole process

[Sherry07 in reply to klh386]

Mine will hopefully be in October. Really excited and stressed 🙂 x

[TeamMonkey in reply to abcgirl]

Abcgirl do you have pcos? If not I'd maybe consider stopping the myo inositol as in the book it starts with the egg, she discusses studies showing not good when doing treatment for those without that. I was taking but stopped for that reason. One other tip is salt after transfer, they say can improve stickiness of lining. Lots of a McDonald 😂 I was having a lot of salt as had ohss and got pregnant so who knows!! X

[abcgirl in reply to TeamMonkey]

My ovaries are polycystic but hormones don't exhibit pcos. I don't know what to make of that fact and never know if I should think of myself as having mild pcos...? Thanks I'll look into that

[Linda78]

Agree with the advice already given - healthy diet, supplements, acupuncture - I also did hypnotherapy CDs which I found really helpful in turning off negative voices and trying to believe that it could happen - zita west and Helen McPherson IVF belief were invaluable! I agree about it being a bit of luck about the actual embryo sticking but getting your body and mind in the best shape possible at least gives you the perception of being in control even if we aren't! Am now 27 weeks pregnant after 5 years TTC and all sorts of issues along the way so something worked this time! Wishing you all the best with your cycle x

[klh386 in reply to Linda78]

Thanks and congrats! Hoping you have a healthy pregnancy xx

[Linda78]

Thank you x

[Se99]

All really good advice, just wanted to add fluids to the list, drink plenty during stims, I also drank coconut water. Good luck!x

[klh386 in reply to Se99]

Great advice, thank you! xx

[alockie]

I am considering acupuncture and PGS NGS to increase chances

[klh386 in reply to alockie]

I love acupuncture. Not sure it's helping but it sure relaxes me! What is PGS NGS? xx