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Prepping for round 3 - What questions should I ask following 2 failed cycles?

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Unfortunately cycle 2 ended with BFN. It hurts, but not as much as the first time (which killed me). Plus it’s Xmas so I’m through in myself into the festivities (hello Prosecco my old friend!) before prepping for round 3.

We have unexplained fertility though my AMH is lower (5.4) & AFC lower too (10). In both cycles, we produced a good or excellent blast, and several other blasts that weren’t good enough to freeze (CC grade & still growing at d6). Both times I started bleeding 8dp5dt (I have a shortish luteal phase 9-11 days).

We have 2 cycles paid in advance with access to go, and a WTF appointment in Jan. I’m pre-empting my doctor will be of the “it’s bad luck opinion” - but are there any questions I should be asking her? Tests I should push for? Meds I should consider?

Vitamin-wise, I take COQ10, omega fish oil, zinc, vitamin D and Folic Acid. I’ve considered DHEA but scared of side effects (my skin is already oily /prone to breakouts) - I may try a home blood test though in near future to see if it’s low (has anyone got experience of a home test for this?)

K xxx

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Ivfgotadream

I’d probably be asking what changes to protocol do they think would get you better results? Will they change the kind of/quantity of stims? If you were doing long protocol before would short protocol be better? Don’t be afraid to push them - I did 2 cycles of short protocol and 3 transfers which didn’t work and I pushed to change to natural Modified IVF and that is ultimately what worked for me Only take DHEA if you have had a testosterone test which confirms you need it otherwise it can actually decrease your fertility x

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Krystal_43 in reply to Ivfgotadream

Thank you. I have been doing short protocol so will ask about natural modified. It’s so daunting!

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F_J_762301

Hi Krystal,

Sorry to hear youve had no positive results so far. I agree with the above post, definately ask if they can tweak your protocol.

Bleeding early i believe can be a progesterone issue? Although im not sure how you having a short luteal phase links in. Its worth asking.

After 3 failed cycles i had blood test for thrombophilia, thyroid and also had a 4d internal scan. My treatment is nhs funded and these are only offered after 3 failures. I'm not sure if you can request these earlier if you are paying privately.

Hope you get some answers and you feel better soon xx

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