natural ivf cycle experience

[Keepondreaming]

Hi

our 6th attempt at ivf (medicated cycle 225units of Gonal F) was not successful as the eggs were abnormal. Other than ‘no eggs’ I think we have had every eventuality that does not involve a positive test.

The clinic have now advised either natural IVF, mild IVF where medication would be started day 5 or 6 or donor eggs.

In terms of IVF I am young with low AMH.

I have looked online but there is very little on natural ivf or mild ivf. Has anyone had any experience of either of these? Any dos and donts?

Any advice appreciated!!

[CreateIVF]

Hi there! I’m 36 and had AMH of 5.3 last year when I was 35. I had two mild IVf cycles, one was a BFN and one where we ended up with no embryos. We switched then to natural modified IVF for the next 2 rounds and we got 3 day 5 blasts from those two rounds. It was 125 gonal F for about 7-8 days I think. One ended in early miscarriage at 5 weeks, and the next one im currently 11+5. We ended up with what I think were better quality blasts from lower drugs and the whole thing was a lot less harsh on my body. I still have a journey to go on and still early days but we have another blast in the freezer as well. I’d definitely recommend natural modified. Best of luck!! Xxx

[Keepondreaming in reply to CreateIVF]

Hi

Thank you for your response!! Congratulations that’s great news!!!

Is the natural modified where u started taking the Gonal f/meds from day 6-7 of your cycle?? We have been given this as an option also. There just seems to be limited research! Xx

[CreateIVF in reply to Keepondreaming]

Yep, started on day 6 or 7 and then stimmed on a low dose. “Low and slow” seemed to work a lot better for me. Ultimately it was my decision but the clinic guided me based on success they had seen with others. Xx

[Keepondreaming in reply to CreateIVF]

Thank you!!! See they advised natural to us but I can’t see much evidence behind that online and there’s none on HEFA! I think I’m swaying more towards the cycle you did xx

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

On our website they have Webinars from guest speakers on different fertility issues + Q & A sessions - these are also recorded Look at fertlitynetworkuk.org - click menu and select Learn about fertility - then scroll to Webinars Then scroll to 2022 Webinar Series to find "Mild IVF with Professor Geeta Nargund "

Take care

Janet-Partner

[Keepondreaming in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thank you I’ll have a look! X