IVF

[Gor123]

Hello all I was wondering if anyone as ever had IVF after Anorexia??

Im just recovering from Anorexia although its been a difficult journey and still is. I still have the restrictive thoughts and my mind keeps playing games. I want to try for my fourth cycle of IVF as soon as the consultant agrees.

Anyone with an advice or success stories will be appreciated xx

[lillyofthevalley37]

It's overweight people that have more trouble conceeiving

I have known women.with. anorexia go on to have babies

[Gor123 in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

Thank you for your message x

[Ninn in reply to lillyofthevalley37]

They are very lucky, if you are undernourished for long enough periods will stop, as mine did

[Audash in reply to Ninn]

Yes and me, totally weight restore and even overshoot by very far my target weight, i still don't have my periods back 😢😢😢

[Hidden]

I have a friend who managed to conceive through IVF after pretty severe anorexia - she now has a beautiful two-year old. But I will add that she was physically well when doing the IVF so you do need to get to the point where your body will cope with the treatment. Also being pregnant whilst struggling with anorexic thoughts is very difficult so if you can get yourself to a better position before conceiving then it will definitely help. Sending you best wishes x

[Gor123]

Thank you so much for your reply. Im pleased your friend managed to get better and have a baby, this does give me some hope. Im 12 months into treatment for my anorexia and due for my ivf consultation next Friday to see what she recommends. x

[Anon03]

Hi

I had a baby last year without IVF.

I am 38yrs old and I have suffered with eating disorders from 14 years old anorexia purge. I spent many years in my twenties drinking and abusing my body trying to shut the voice up and have liver cirrhosis. My periods have never been regular and I didn't have any at all from 28 till 37 I never used contraceptives as I thought I was infertile. I have not drank now for 7 years and I started eating better than I ever have before I fell pregnant having three periods six months apart I took oestrogen and folic acid and had reflexology and low and behold fell pregnant a total miracle x

The doctors where amazed as I'm so I'll from my eating a d drinking problems.

If it can happen to me it can happen to you xx

Keep the faith, pray and never lose hope.

I will say a prayer for you xxxx

God bless xxx

[Gor123]

Thank you so much for your message. Well done for getting the help for the eating disorder, i know how hard it is. The voice is causing me so much distress especially this weekend. Im so pleased you fell pregnant that has given me some hope. You much be well chuffed when this happened for you. I have my Fertility consultation on Friday so i hope this is positive. Thank you so much and i send you best wishes for the future. xx

[Anon03 in reply to Gor123]

Good luck xx

Also I felt my best when pregnant and was able to eat properly xx

[drsumitasofatj]

The procedure of IVF should only be carried out by a well-qualified doctor who knows how to handle this situation. If you want I can suggest you some of the amazing IVF specialists who are having a great record of successful results

[Ninn]

It isnt true that being underweight wont affect ivf. Ihad ivf because of my anorexia. i was so underweight over a long period (starting at puberty to now, 58), that my periods stoped for several years in my mid 20s. I did want help, i went to the doctor at 6.5 stone as my finger nails were falling out, but he said nothing about how thin I was and I couldnt bring myself to talk about it. I had fertility treatment over a 3 yr period, then had to wait 2 years for my 1st ivf treatment. It was very dificult to eat enough to put on enough weight to become fertile. I had 3 rounds of ivf which resulted in my daughter at the last chance. Anorexia isnt something which you are cured from. It is something you learn to manage, balancing healthy eating and the minimum weight I can function on. Perhaps if my personal circumstances were happier I wouldnt need to focus on food and weight .

[Gor123 in reply to Ninn]

Hello Ninn

Thank you so much for your reply it really does help. Im so pleased you managed to have a baby in the end and i really hope your are managing the illness. Im still struggling to be honest and its got worse the last few weeks. I just wish it would stop, im so desperate for a baby now being 36 years old. I’m still under the eating disorder hospital to try and combat the illness. Thank you and best wishes xx

[Ninn in reply to Gor123]

I dont wish to scare you, but at 36 time is running out. See this as a temporary thing, if you have the strength to restrict your eating u have the determination to temporarily put on weight to achieve this goal. Put on half a stone from eating as healthy as you can, boost your hormones and have a baby. You will be so happy and besotted you wont have time to constantly dwell on yourself and whatever problems led to now , its a new lease of life. This is my experience.

[Marmo]

Hi honey, I'm sorry you're facing this.. May I ask, are you undergoing ''guaranteed'' package?? The clinic we were with has this very option. The point is that they'll continue trying unless successful. If no luck after 5 OE IVF shots, and a patient doesn't want to proceed with DE, - they refund 90% money paid back. Quite a nice back plan to have, isn't it.

Will be praying for your successful shot #4 xx