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Any IVF mamas?

Hi, any IVF mamas here doing progesterone/estrogen in the first trimester?

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Just started ivf anyone else?

Day 2 of stims in my 2nd ivf cycle. Is anyone at a similar stage wanting to keep in touch?

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I need some guidance please

I’ve been thinking lately and I don’t know if god will forgive me for this, but, my husband and I did IVF were we created 4 embryos. We transferred two that failed, one that worked, and one we plan to transfer this month. Now he was born without the vas deferens, which is the tube that cum would go through to create...

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IVF Timeline

How long was the whole IVF process for you from start to finish? My fertility doctor told me around 3 months once we get started next cycle with priming my body but the total amount of time can vary on certain factors so I’m just looking for personal experiences.

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IVF Tips & Tricks

Any tips or tricks to make the whole process of IVF any easier? We start priming my body next cycle…. So it’s finally happening! After two losses over two years, I’m excited (but SO nervous) to start this next phase. One step closer to our double rainbow baby!! 🌈🌈

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Fibroids and pregnancy HELP

I’ve recently found out that I have fibroids in the womb. They’re very small and doctor said that they don’t need to be removed. Did anyone managed to get pregnant with this type of fibroids? My periods are irregular and I don’t even know if I ovulate or not. I’m trying to conceive but in three months I was unsucces...

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Mental health during IVF

Hi everyone, as I post this I'm feeling at a pretty low point 💔 I am on my second round of IVF medication on a higher dose, after my first round had to be cancelled due to my ovaries not responding sufficiently. Ever since that knock, my mental health has been challenged. I started off feeling anxious and…

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Diagnosed with PCOS

Tried clomid 1 month.. but based of blood work and symtoms doctor highly suspects of PCOS. To confirm i need to get an xray done that cost $2000. But we don't have the money for that. Other thing doctor recommended is iud.. but that is even more expensive about 8k to 10k per treatment. I know its a silly question bu...

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IVF referral

So today after 7 years I’ve finally had confirmation of my ivf referral. They are asking me to choose a clinic any ideas of how to make that decision? How do I know which one is for me?

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First Fresh Transfer

Not long got back from my embryo transfer which happened to fall exactly a year from my salpingectomy where I lost my first baby and left tube to an ectopic pregnancy. I take that as a good omen 👼🏻🤞🏻 These two just about started forming blasts and due to their lowish quality, it was decided they would both go back…

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Access Fertility Withdrawal

Hi everyone, I am paying for IVF through Access Fertility - a 2 cycle package - and have had one egg collection, and didn’t end up with very good embryos. This was our 4th collection, and I’m not sure I want to do another egg collection, and so am considering withdrawing from Access Fertility before I’ve finished wh...

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Getting pregnant

I want to get pregnant in August/September 2026 so that my baby will be due around summer 2027. I had my last Depo shot on 21st February. So that means I’ll be safe from pregnancy until 16th May. It says on the NHS website that it takes about a year to get fertility back. Should I take one more shot because that wou...

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Am I delulu?

Some back story you need to know. I was 34 (3 years ago) when I first looked into my fertility with blood tests because I had finally settled down with someone I knew I would be with forever and we wanted kids so I figured I should check my situation out. The results were surprising. My OB basically called and said ...

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Experience with mild IVF?

Hi all, I posted last week about the total failed fertilisation we experienced during our most recent cycle in February. We have our review meeting with our consultant today to discuss next steps and trying to work out what questions I should be asking at this stage. One thing I have been thinking about since last...

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Who esle was told there was a small possibility of getting pregnant then getting pregnant?

So I was told I would be infertile after having the nexplon implant by other people who used it on top of my obgyn

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Luton ivf wait list and process

Hi I’ve been informed I’ll be put on luton waiting list for ivf. Can someone advise how long the wait usually is and what the steps in the process are?

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Cramps and lower back pain

Lower back at 10 dpo post IUI. Had cramps all from my day of IUI until today in this cycle. Got my first IUI done. Are there any chances I could be pregnant? I have endometriosis.

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Endometriosis

How long did you wait after laparoscopy to do embryo transfer ? Can you transfer after a month ?

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Mini IVF Protocol Experiences? Age 27, AMH 2.63 & Blocked Tubes

I’m 27 years old with an AMH of 2.63, diagnosed with secondary infertility due to both tubes being blocked. I have all my medications ready for my mini IVF cycle, but unfortunately, I can’t start yet because my period hasn’t arrived. I’m 3 days late…. I’d love to hear from others with similar numbers who have done ...

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Preparing to conceive

I have PCOS. I'm 34 and a mum of 1. I have irregular periods so I don't always ovulate. Me and my partner have decided to start trying for a baby this year December 2025. Does anyone have suggestions of how I can start preparing for conception/pregnancy? My first pregnancy was complete luck. I had not had a pe...

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