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Hi everyone. I have turned 39. I have endo and hypothyroidism. TTC for 2 years. Started Ivf last year with two embryos after natural modified cycle. First Fet failed. Disappointed is an understatement but considering taking Dhea and consider another cycle before Fet. I am so exhausted by this and would love to hear if it worked for you. It's been a hard journey.

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I sadly had my worst cycle with DHEA and it made my endo worse. I would use with caution if you have endo and thyroid issues. I have low ovarian reserve from when tested originally age 34. Now 36. First two cycles had 1 egg and 3 eggs but all fertilised and made great quality blasts. 3rd cycle with DHEA 3 eggs but only one made it to blast. Sadly all BFNs. I regret taking it especially as I worry endo being worse will affect future cycles

Sorry to be a downer on it but just want to give balanced view. I know many have had good results though.

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Thanks for your reply. That's such a shame, hoping it would help!

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Check your vitamin D , vitamin B12 ,zinc & magnesium levels .Low vitamin B 12 can cause infertility, miscarriages & endometriosis.

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Would these not be picked up by the ivf bloods?

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No mostDrs do not routinely check any vitamin levels as they are not trained in nutrition.10 yrs ago I crashed as a midwife I saw 17 Drs including 7 specialists to obtain a accurate diagnosis of a severe vit D & B12 deficiency.I am a fertility awareness educator only in last 5 yrs have I experienced the success with clients (women )treated with vit b12 & folate .Male Sperm can increase to 100 million with b12 supplements.Make sure serum B12 is over 500 pmol / l otherwise a deficiency exists.

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Hi lovely,

I'm 39 too and have hypothyroidism and pcos so understand what it's like when you behave additional health issues to navigate on top of IVF. Are your thyroid hormone levels in a good place? My fertility clinic advised TSH to be under 2.5 for fertility treatment. There is also a lot of information on the Thyroid UK group on HealthUnlocked, although it did overwhelm me at times.

Wishing you all the best and lots of luck. Xx

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Baby2023 in reply toCitizenerased83

Thank you! Thyroid is finally managed and at 0.5. Thank you for the advice

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Glad your thyroid levels are at a good place now. Anytime x

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