Restarting ivf process, 43yrs in July, looking for any suggestions, help, tips etc. for someone my age.

[Dogbiscuits28]

I had three failed rounds of solo ivf July to November last year, but then my whole world seemed to crash down around me and I had to take a break. I knew taking a six month break at my age was not an ideal thing, but I just couldn't cope.

Now I am starting my solo ivf journey again, on a very tight budget, and am looking for any tips or suggestions for someone my age trying to do this? Any suggestions of good affordable clinics in Europe (that will take single women) would also be gratefully received.

I have been taking supplements, no alcohol or caffeine, but my physical health could do with some work (my depression has meant I have not exercised or been looking after myself that well). I have been on antidepressants for 25yrs, so also have been counter-acting raised prolactin levels with Dostinex. My AMH was 1.88ng/ml in August 2023, so likely to be much lower now.

I realise ivf at 43 is pretty unlikely to work, but really want to give it one last try.

Thank you everyone!

[Kotick83]

I don't have any tips, as I haven't got a positive myself. Just wanted to wish you thr best of luck!

[Football61]

Hi. I also wanted to wish you all the luck in the world. I’m single and did two IVF cycles last year with my own eggs when I was 44 - so I know how tough it can be. It sadly didn’t work out for me - even though I was still producing lots of eggs, the quality was really poor. I eventually moved over to donor eggs. It sounds like you’re doing the right things, and it’s great that you feel ready to try again. Are you on Folate, Vitamin D, Ubiquinol and DHEA?

I really hope you don’t mind me asking this, but if this is your one last try, have you considered using donor eggs? I know it’s a massive decision. Please feel free to DM me any time if I can ever help. Good luck ❤️

[Greenleaves1]

Good luck, solo IVF here too & it's hard going! I recently discovered Gaia which looks like it helps with IVF costs. I'm in the middle of my second round at the moment.

[Rainbow2023]

Wishing you all the luck in the world with your next round. I had my last round aged 42 at the end of last year which resulted in 2 x good quality embryos which are currently frozen. As mentioned above I was on Folate, Vitamin D, Ubiquinol and DHEA (started 3 months prior) plus took growth hormone, Zomacton during my stims and had weekly acupuncture sessions. I know the later is an extra cost but I do think it had a positive impact. Good luck and stay positive x

[chickpealover]

Wishing you all the luck in the world for your journey, please don't lose hope although I know it's easy to say. I am 41 and have just had a FET and got a BFP today. I have had 2 miscarriages previously so hopeful that everything works out this time. I went to accupuncture and reflexology alongside my IVF and I think that definetly helped.