Over 40 IVF success?

[Fuchsia10]

Hi all, just had a failed fresh cycle, had none to freeze. The one embryo we had transferred back was very good. Had a cycle a few years back 1 fresh fail, 2 frozen fail then the last frozen got pregnant but miscarried at 6 weeks.

Not sure what to do now, should we have another go or not. We are thinking of adoption too.

Will be 40 in a few weeks and the consultant said only a 5-10% chance of success after 40! Not sure its even worth trying.

Has anyone over 40 had successful ivf and had a baby?

Emotionally its so hard. Its been a rollercoaster for the past 5 years. Had laparoscopies, endometriosis, pcos, one tube removed, MRI's, blood tests galore, scans galore. Consultant said no issues were seen in my womb at the last laparoscopy. So 4 implantation failures and 1 miscarriage.

Really dont know what to do! Never thought my life would end up like this. Ivf really is all consuming, it takes over your whole life. Dont even feel like the person I used to be! ☹

[ChristineB05]

Aww hun I'm so sorry to hear what you have been through. Whilst I don't have any advice for you I can relate to what you are going through.

I'm turning 40 next week and had 2 miscarriages in the last 9 months.

I never expected things to be this way either and completely get how much this process can impact a person.

This journey is a tough one and takes its toll. This may not be for everyone but have you tried TCM and or accupunture? For me it's been very helpful. I started it to support my IVF cycles as I have unexplained infertility and actually fell pregnant naturally in January but unfortunately I miscarried at 6 weeks.

This a difficult journey, only you can decide what you can cope with and what is best for you.

I am actually starting my 4th cycle this weekend and hoping my birthday wish comes true.

Sending you loads of positive thoughts and wishes 💜 💜

[Fuchsia10 in reply to ChristineB05]

Aww, thank you. Good luck to you, hope your dreams come true. Xxx

[Angel559]

So sorry to hear you are going through this. It's so hard to get your hopes up but then it doesn't work out. I understand the stress and pressure you are feeling, I too am 40 and did 2 failed IUI's and now on to our first IVF, I know how hard it all is. All I can say is stay strong and follow your intuition. Are you taking supplements, doing acupuncture, or following a fertility diet? I know it is more things on the list to do but at least it has helped others, there is a chance it can help you too. Hugs.

[Fuchsia10 in reply to Angel559]

I lost lots of weight when asked to. I have had acupuncture for a while now and the Paulus protocol before and after the embryo transfer too.

[Angel559 in reply to Fuchsia10]

That's great! It's so hard to know if any of it helps, but at least I figure it doesn't hurt to try to stack all the cards in our favor. I am really sorry this is hard, I completely understand. Best of luck to you. xoxo