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Finally a BFP, naturally after 2.5 years. I am in complete and utter happy shock and wanted to write this post to give hope to others.

My partner and I had been trying for over 2.5 years and recently had a failed ICSI cycle in July of this year with none to freeze.

Our fertility issue was the male factor as my partners count/motility/morphology was extremely low.

The failed ICSI cycle completely floored us and made us more determined to try and take some control back ourselves, so I researched for days and we both started taking a number of vitamins including ubiquinol and 3 months later his count improved dramatically and this result goes to show that you can improve your own chances.

I literally never ever thought I was going to be lucky enough to see a BFP. I’m in complete shock but absolutely amazed that we managed to do this ourselves. This is very early days and I know a lot can still happen but to get a BFP is like all my dreams come true

I hope this post gives you hope that even when it looks impossible, it only takes one 😘😘😘

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Sweets1

Oh how fantastic, bit congratulations and the very best of luck xxx

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ICSI2018 in reply toSweets1

Thank you 😘 xxx

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destiny121

Amazing.... congratulations xx

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ICSI2018 in reply todestiny121

Thank you xxx 😘

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AnnieAnnie

Congratulations! This is amazing xx

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MissSaoPaulo

Such lovely news. Congratulations!

Oh my god this is amazing news congrats xx we just had our first icsi cycle fail yesterday and still in shock but this gives me some real hope. Would you be able to tell me a bit more about the vitamins please? I want to take control of this now too and get my head and body in the best place xx again congrats so happy for you

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ICSI2018 in reply to

I’m so sorry for your failed cycle, I know how traumatic it is, that’s why I wanted to share this with the community to give hope that we can change our own outcomes.

my partner took the following daily

100mg zinc

2000mg vitamin c

Male multi vitamin

300mg ubiquinol

I took

300mg ubiquinol

Female pre natal multi vitamin

Then we both ensured we stuck to drinking 2 litres of water

Zero caffeine

Zero alcohol

We started this in August after our failed treatment and it’s expensive but so worth it to get the control back

Xxx

in reply toICSI2018

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you sending me all of this information through. Expensive? More expensive that a private round of treatment? We paid for it as the NHS kept screwing up appointments :(

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No problem, No but expensive for pills. Hundreds of pounds not thousands. Worth every penny, so I 100% recommended giving it a go if male fertility is the problem xxx

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Emmyeve in reply toICSI2018

Which pre natal did you take? How did you come up with this specific regimen?

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everhopeful83

Congratulations 😍😍😍xxx

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Sassa1234

Congratulations, so you should change your nickname to nature2018 instead of ICSI2018 lol

All the luck with your pregnancy X

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ICSI2018 in reply toSassa1234

Thank you 😘.. haha you make a very good point Sassa1234 xxx

Congratulations. What wonderful news, really happy for you. Wishing you the best with your pregnancy. Enjoy every moment xoxo 😘

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Rowly88

Congratulations, wonderful news xxx

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Kyell2

Congratulations! 😊

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Hi ICSI. Fabulous! Lovely news. Diane

Amazing! we took ubiquinol amongst other supplements after 2 mc hopefully it’s done it’s job and this pregnancy goes full term.

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ICSI2018 in reply to

Thank you. Have you continued taking ubiquinol through pregnancy or should I stop now? Xx

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No I stopped everything except a pregnancy multi I’m taking a baby aspirin too but not sure how long I’m going to take

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Ok I took is this morning so I should make that my last then? And just take a pregnancy multi vitamin? Xxx

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It’s up to you I just read everyone’s stops when they find out they’re pregnant. Id just bought another tub aswel and it’s not cheap 🙄 grr

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I know same, £55 and a full tub. Ok thank you I’ll do some reading then and stop it. We only found out today and I’d already taken the tablet xx

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I’m it’ll be sure is fine x

Oh that is absolutely amazing. Lovely news. Congratulations xxx

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Snez84

Amazing. Congratulations!

We’re also suffering with MFI so this gives me hope! If you don’t mind me asking, how low was your partners count before hand?xx

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ICSI2018 in reply toSnez84

Hi Snez84,

His count was less than 5 million before and now is 38 million

Xxx

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Snez84 in reply toICSI2018

Thank you. We also had a natural pregnancy in 2016 which resulted in our son but now we’re facing severe MFI of 1mil/ml out of nowhere. It indicates testicular failure as my husband has an FSH of 35 but we’ll give anything a try!

Thanks again for the info and wishing you well with your pregnancy xx

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AJJ123

Congratulations xx

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Leesara

Absolutely wonderful

Congratulations

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CatDV

So happy for you!! 😍😍

Thank you for sharing your story and best of luck xxx

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hannahding

I am so happy for you. Congratulations to you! This post makes me much more hopeful. There is always light in the darkness. We just have to find the path towards it. I hope your pregnancy goes smoothly. All my warm wishes are with you. Do pray for us as well.

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ICSI2018 in reply tohannahding

Thank you for your lovely words, and I will pray for you and sending you plenty of baby fist xxx

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TeenyTiny

Such fantastic news. Massive congratulations to you both xx

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Tugsgirl

Amazing news. Congratulations xx

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Kiedy84

Great news xxx

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Core

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your positive story xx

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Masha111

Congratulations to you both. For taking control and for your BFP! So happy for you. Miracles do happen. This is your time 👍🤗💖. Good luck hope you have a smooth pregnancy and birth xxx

You gave sound advice to others and they are grateful for this im sure. Congrats again. Xxx

That is fantastic news, congratulations to you both xx

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Emmyeve

I love this!!! Congratulations, I’m such a believer in diet and lifestyle being the answer for everything. Can’t wait to follow your journey. Keep it up all the way through if you can xx

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Noobs

Fantastic. Congratulations😀xx

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Materialbarbie

Amazing!!! Congratulations ✨💗xxx

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Shirazlover2013

Congratulations!! Xx

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Refocus

Huge congratulations! Wishing you all the best for your pregnancy and thank you for sharing. For us it's looking like poor quality eggs are the problem but his sperm is only borderline for all three, so I'll be marching my husband straight to Holland and barret tomorrow! Enjoy your bfp!! X

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ICSI2018 in reply toRefocus

Thank you lovely. The ubiquinol is said to be good for egg quality, I got this from the book “it starts with the egg”. Also I would suggest online purchasing as it’s cheaper xxx

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CC2018

Fantastic news! Congratulations xx

Wow. Delighted both for you and your husband but also to all the other readers of this post because to hear such wonderful news can make such a difference. I wrote a few months ago asking for positive news from anyone whose partner had low ( almost zero ) sperm counts as my daughter and son in-laws had recently had a BFN after their first round of nhs icsi and had so many lovely responses Following their first round my daughter started reading up on male infertility and her husband started taking a whole host of vitamins etc. His recent sperm test showed a massive increase in sperm Although not in the “normal” range yet !! They’ve just had a second round of icsi and are currently

doing the dreaded two week wait 😩. As a parent watching what my daughter has been through and experiencing all the highs and lows with her I can relate a little to all you wonderful ladies on this forum I wish all of you a sprinkling a magical baby dust and congratulations to you. Enjoy your pregnancy and your little one when they arrive xxx

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KJLee

OMG this is amazing!! Congratulations 🤗🥰 xx

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Dunla

Such amazing news. Congratulations xx

Oh my goodness, what a lovely story! Congratulations - wishing you a wonderful pregnancy xx

Congratulations! what a lovely read. Thanks for sharing 😘 xx

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EmmaFoster1

Oh my god! You are so lucky! I am so happy for you hon. Congratulations. I hope things work out for you this time. Good Luck. Stay blessed.

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HollieW

Big congrarulations xx

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Cinderella5

Oh I missed this, congratulations!!xx

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nikki85xx

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉🎉

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Saya85

Oh brilliant !!! Congratulations!!

What a wonderful turnaround xx

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LeonaJordan

Congratulations. So happy for you. After trying for a long time you got your BFP. Glad that you never gave up. Good luck in your future. Stay blessed.

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jannah

Wow absolutely happy for you I hope everything goes well and enjoy every moment of it good luck do let us know what you had take care.

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