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#ivf should I give up really

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Hi my beautiful ivf warriors would like to have your opinion on my journey so far , had my first ivf cycle in the cheapest ivf clinic in England with conventional ivf where they collected 13 eggs with zero fertilisation . 2nd cycle age 35 advised to go for icsi and would help with fertilisation collected 20 eggs out of which 8 mature and 5 fertilised . 3 embryos in the end. Freeze all due to ohss risk.

1 fet 3days embryo arrested before becoming a fulll blast , transfer next 5AB which resulted in chemical and now left with a 4bc to transfer. So my question is shall I call it a day and go for donor eggs ? Or should try another cycle?

We are unexplained with myself having slightly high prolactin levels but periods are super regular . Any advice or help will be great. Your own experiences might help.

Baby dust to you all :)

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katiehopeful81 profile image
katiehopeful81

I’d keep trying personally. You’re still young x

in reply tokatiehopeful81

thanks Katie I will give it another go :)

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Bexarama83

definitely don’t give up if you have options. Perhaps think about moving clinics? And clearly, have a go with your last Frostie as you never know! x

in reply toBexarama83

that’s what my partner keeps on telling me but this journey is so consuming honestly , let’s see how it goes x

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Poppygarden

Hello Heyaaa,

I hope you are doing ok today. Wishing you lots of strength.

Personally I would keep going. It sounds like moving to icsi has made a huge impact in the number of embryos and maybe another go will have better luck.

I’m in a similar position where I had OHS and I’m two transfers in, with no bump yet. If my next transfer doesn’t work, I want to do everything possible to avoid OHS and then I’m going to test the embryos

IVF is all consuming though and only you will know when it’s time to move on. Maybe a little break will help.

Sending love

in reply toPoppygarden

that is what am doing poppy taking a little break booked a holiday once back will plan then might think about , I really don’t know what future holds for me but definitely this journey makes you stronger. Baby dust to you xx

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Twiglet2

hey 👋🏼 if it were me I would defo keep going! It sounds like you’ve had one only transfer if I’m reading things right and it did implant but unfortunately didn’t stick? Amd you still have one frozen? I’d say that’s a really good start and hope for you frosty! For next egg collection you might want to talk to the clinic about tweaking things a little to try and get more of the egg they collect mature perhaps but 8 mature is a good result and looks like you have standard fertilisation and then blast results from then on. I don’t think I would be considering donor just yet 🤗 xx

in reply toTwiglet2

hi Twiglet yes I would definitely ask them to make some changes so in order to get more mature eggs as I had only 8 out of 20 last time . I am with abc but honestly they are a very good clinic just less with tweaking things though

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StarsAllAround

I would speak to a different clinic get a second opinion on what treatment might work for you before giving up. I moved clinics after my first failed round and when I passed my medical records to new clinic they were surprised with the treatment I had with first clinic as they didn't think that was a suitable protocol for our situation. Consultant said that clinic seems to operate a one size fits all cheap treatment plan. Might not of been the case for you. Also are either of you taking any vitamins as there are some that can help improve sperm quality and egg quality. Good luck x

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LittleT123

I would keep trying. I had 3 failed rounds of ivf with a total of 25 eggs and 5 embryos transferred then recently fell pregnant naturally. We had been talking about surrogacy as I had reoccurring implantation failure then next thing, I’m pregnant.

I’m 38 almost 39 and partner is 40 and like you we had unexplained infertility. I think when we get older it’s sometimes a numbers game and we just have to wait for an egg that’s good enough quality to mature and be released. Your 35 so have plenty of time to get that good egg. It only takes the one. Good luck xxx

in reply toLittleT123

awww it was a really long tough journey for ya but am glad you reached there at the end , you are simply a warrior and your child is one lucky human honestly :)

You are still young, you have got some good grade embryos from your second cycle, I don't think there are any signs for you to give up at this stage at all. Good luck x

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not anymore young am 36 years old but yeah I will give it another go to be honest before deciding on donors

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36 is young for IVF these days x

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Chantysal

u got this!!! It looks like u did much better than ur first cycle i would definitely keep trying

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