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Age 39+ and positive IVF outcomes?

Hey all! My embryologist told me the other day that if you are age 38 and under your embryos are all likely to be normal, but age over 38 they are likely to be abnormal, and thats worried me! Please could you let me know any positive stories to ease my mind? Caz xx

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Any other IVF mom-to-be’s or Moms out there?

How far along are you? When did you get any symptoms and what were they?

C
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Implant

Girls that have a implant ,,, so I had my implant in for 9 months now but worried if I end up you know what il end up pregnant again as I’ve seen some story’s about it failing lol 😂 I’ve not had a cycle for about 3 months now is this normal first time having the Implant after having my 3rd baby

G
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Lubion Injections - do I really need them?

I have a FET scheduled for next week. I’m currently on 3x utrogestan pessaries but have also been told the clinic will do my bloods to check progestrond levels and prescribe Lubion if needed. I’m petrified of how painful these injections will be and the side effects. I had a FET earlier in the year which resulted...

R
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IVF buddies

Hi 🌸 I’m starting my injections today, for a possible egg retrieval in about 10/12 days. Is anyone starting at around the same time? Baby dust to everyone ✨

M
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PGT Testing/NHS/Embryo Glue

Hi ❤️ I really need your advice and to hear your story🙏🏽x I'm turning 36 in February and have mild Endometriosis. I had my 1st egg retrieval which resulted in 9 eggs, 6 fertilised and 3 were frozen and one was ready for a fresh transfer funded through the NHS. The fresh transfer failed and I'm currently losing…

Incognito
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IVF success with advanced endo

I'm in a negative headspace with where I am in my IVF journey and I'm looking for success stories from those who have stage 4 endo/specifically an endometrioma on their ovary/ovaries and have had a successful pregnancies. Please give me hope 🙏

Incognito
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2 eggs..

I had my egg retrieval yesterday and they only managed to retrieve 6 eggs which I was disappointed at (33yrs old). They called to advise that 3 matured and 2 fertilised which they have injected as we're going through ICSI. I feel really disheartened by it and I know it only takes one but I'm hoping it's enough…

Incognito
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IUI - Personal Experiences

So we’re starting IUI in the new year after 2 losses over 1.5 years. Can you please share how IUI went for you? The process, timing, meds required, etc. Just looking to see the process of it and to hear people’s personal experiences who have had success with it. Thank you!

Incognito
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Conceiving a boy

My husband wants the next baby to be a boy very badly. Is there any advice to increase the odds of conceiving a boy?

Incognito
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IUD

Anyone here ever get pregnant even though you had an IUD?

T
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My mother wants to be here but….

Hi, I’m 37w3d currently and feeling a bit stressed out. Super hormonal having had a bit of a ‘mare with GDM nurses being threatening/rude, needing to chase the GP for everything. This is my 1st baby and I’m older. I had two rounds of IVF to achieve my pregnancy, and my mother who is loving and supportive for the mos...

Incognito
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Vitex (Agnus Castus)

Can anyone share their experience using this herb to regulate menstrual cycles and improve fertility?

D
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Genetic Counselling

We are starting our IVF journey and our consultant has asked us to first see a Genetic Counsellor due to a condition I have, and a condition my partner's grandfather has. Has anyone seen a genetic counsellor as part of the IVF process? I'm really not sure what to expect. What do they even do?! 😂

Incognito
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TTC at 44

I watched a fertility Q&A video on a fertility website this afternoon as I’m off work and the stats for live birth rates at this age are pretty impossible they said. Would love to hear success stories via natural conception or ovulation induction. IVF isn’t an option for us. I’m so upset to think ladies can’t have b...

Y
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Copper IUD experience

Hi everyone. Just curious how the copper IUD has impacted those that have it. Please share your experience as considering whether to get it or not. Thanks

Incognito
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When to stop…

Hello - I wondered if anyone could share when/how they decided to stop treatment when it’s been unsuccessful? Did you wait until you just couldn’t face anymore treatment or other factors? Our consultant is hopeful IVF could work for us (we’ve had two failed day 5 transfers but all positive outcomes until that poin...

Incognito
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TTC after nexplanon removal

Hi, so I’ve had the nexplanon implant for 6-7 years and decided to finally have it removed this year 23/05/24. I’ve read up online that some people can get pregnant as soon as a month afterwards or longer but it can vary. I was just wondering how long others have taken after being on it? I had a chemical pregnancy...

Incognito
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Depo injection

Need some advice girls, My depo jab was due 20th September but didn't end up getting the jab done, how long did it take you for your periods to come back , jab was due 9 weeks ago so thought i would of got a period by now. Thanks

K
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Electrolytes

Hey, can anyone recommend electrolytes to take whilst the IVF process please? (Based in the UK)

Incognito
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