Looking to talk to women over 40 IVF

[JOP23CG]

Hi everyone,

I’m Charlotte, a student journalist at the University of Sheffield and I'm doing a project on IVF for women over 35 and its potential barriers. I would love to talk to anyone who has experience with this.

My project aims to bring awareness to IVF for women over 35, particularly to how the NHS will only offer free treatment to women under 40 and sometimes even 35 in certain areas.

I want to focus on older mothers and look at their real-life experiences. I am an IVF baby myself with my mum having me and my twin sister at 40. I plan to handle all the interviews sensitively and if you want it can be anonymous.

If you’re interested let me know, or if you have any other contacts that may be useful.

Thanks so much,

Charlotte

[Rainbow2023]

Hi Charlotte, I started my IVF journey at 40 and would be happy to help with your project. DM me on what you need.

[Batsford]

Hi Charlotte, I’m happy to be interviewed too. I’m 42 and 26 weeks pregnant from my 6th IVF embryo transfer.

[AJKP]

Hi Charlotte I'm 42 and started my ivf journey at 38,.I'd be happy to talk to you, feel free to message me x

[Conceivingblee]

Hi Charlotte I'm 45 now 7 weeks pregnant whole rollercoaster of ivf experiences from 38 onwards. Happy to help

[Yanabannana]

hi , I am 45 and just had my twins after 6 ivf transfers. Started when I was 36. Happy to help.

[JoyfulStar]

Hi Charlotte,

I would be happy to help with your project I started my IVF journey aged 41/42 and had my miracle baby aged 44. DM me with the details of what you need.

[Tnthketnf]

Hi I am 41 and at the early stages of pregnancy. I have experience of NHS fertility treatment in Scotland and treatment abroad. Happy to help. Would you be able to share a bit more about the project please?what would the outcome look like? For example is it a research paper, essay or a written article online?

[Estherlovescats]

Happy to help with your project. Started the process aged 37 ha to loose 40lbs to qualify started at 39 felt i had to fit 2 rounds in before 40. Both failed. Got pregnant naturally first cycle after the last one failed. Message me if i can help.

[LRed]

Hi Charlotte, I started IVF in my early 40s. My clinic (London-based, well-known) made a detrimental mistake during my treatment. The clinic refused to apologise for the medical accident and HFEA was unable to investigate. It was so traumatising that I terminated my IVF journey. I just feel crushed physically, emotionally and financially. I might fall outside your area of research, but just in case a side narrative may develop from here, I am happy to DM you my story. x

[Eggfreezer2015]

Hi I would be happy to help, if you would like to DM.

[6yrsincounting]

I would be happy to help. Just had my third round of IVF, 1st one with Donor eggs. Started journey when 35 and now 41 and still trying. DM me if you would like to chat

[Marley15]

I Charlotte, I had my son at 38 through IUI, ever since I’ve been trying for another child through IVF I’m now 44 I’ve given up trying with my own eggs I’m now in the process of using donor eggs

[LouCollier]

happy to help, feel free to DM me x