How quick would you start a second cycle?

[Jenny_]

Hi, I have just failed one cycle. I asked the doctor when can I do another one. He suggest my next period would come soon and then I can start again in August.

I had a second thought after the consultation. Is it a bit rushed? Would it be better to wait for 2 cycles and do again in Sep? What do you think?

Best regards.

Jenny.

[Solly-44]

Hi Jenny,

I’m sorry last time didn’t work out for you.

My hospital has a policy of waiting at least 8 weeks after a failed cycle, but I think this is a lot to do with managing their waiting lists etc. I’ve heard of a lot of people’s clinics will let them go again straight after their next period.

So I think you’d be fine to go again in August, but it takes so much out of you physically and emotionally that if you don’t feel ready, don’t worry about putting it off until you are xx

[Lozzagriffiths]

I did my second fresh ivf cycle after 6 months from my first and it failed so we went back and saw the expert to be told I should try again when I get my next period. Started it again 4 weeks later after my failed one but this time with a frozen blastocyst and it worked out. Currently 4 months pregnant with my little girl.

I reckon the frozen transfers are the way to go after failing twice with extremely good fresh blastocysts.

[Jenny_ in reply to Lozzagriffiths]

That’s useful information. Thank you.

[Cinderella5]

Was it a full cycle including egg retrieval? My NHS clinic always said 3 bleed in between but Im not sure if that was just for waiting list purposes. I have since gone onto private treatment and you can pretty much start straight away if you are just doing frozen transfers, Im using DE so a bit different.xx

[Jenny_ in reply to Cinderella5]

Yes. It was full cycle but all embryos died died by day 3. I use the private clinic. They say I should wait to bleed and then I can start the stimulation hopefully in August if my period is regular.

[Cinderella5 in reply to Jenny_]

My first cycle went terrible! All of our embryos died at day 3 too. We took a few months out due to waiting times and I took supplements to improve my egg quality. I have had to move onto donor eggs now. You havent mentioned your age/AMH levels, might be worth considering before you jump back in?xx

[Jenny_ in reply to Cinderella5]

I am 35. I don’t remember AMH, but the doctor says my profile has 65% chance of success. I have read that when I am over 35, the egg quality would decline every month. I therefore want to do as soon as possible.

[Cinderella5 in reply to Jenny_]

Well if you feel up to it and the clinic are happy then go for it! Just remember every cycle is different too so you may well do much better next time! Good luck.xx

[runsoncuddles]

Hi Jenny, I'm really sorry the previous cycle didn't work out. Our first try didn't work out either in early June, will be going again this time with a frozen embryo in July. We opted for unmedicated as well so hopefully less stress on my body. Wishing you lots of luck on your journey xx

[Jenny_ in reply to runsoncuddles]

Good luck to you too. Are you saying you won’t have stimulation? I didn’t know it was an option. It’s very brave of you to do it. My doctor wants to increase the dose of medication next time. I am happy with it.

[Hidden]

Hi, I am so sorry it didnt work out.

I did what you said, mentally I wanted to get going again after only having 2 embryos and a day 2 transfer which resulted in my BFN. I had one period and then started again straight away on the next.. we changed from long to short protocol and got 13 eggs and 7 embryos and even made it to blasto with 3 (but not good enough to freeze). It was so different and we ended up with a BFP (but we sadly lost around 9 weeks). For me it was the right thing to do to start again straight away, I was in this mode of needing to get on with it. I know of friends who have needed up to a year after a failed cycle to get their head around it, deal with the grief and find the courage to start again. I think everyone is very different. I am about to start my 3rd cycle today after an enforced wait due to various operations. I dont think I am ready mentally this time but feel like I have to keep going (I am 42 so time is against me). Physically I am fine and I think thats half the battle.

If you want to take a little longer I dont think there is any harm in doing so. Masses of luck x

[Jenny_ in reply to Hidden]

Daisy, thank you for your comment. I am ok mentally as it was my second failed attempt. I think if I am going to do another one, I want to do it as soon as possible. Age is unfortunately a big factor for success. Good luck with your cycle.