Community Posts, Tips & Support on Fertility Treatments

Wondering if anyone used self insemination to get pregnant and if it results in a healthy birth or miscarriage. I lost my baby 2 weeks ago and had tried self insemination using my partners sperm. Got pregnant first try, but ended in miscarriage. Wondering if anyone has any success stories with self insemination.

Just found out that I have a prolapse but was planning on trying for a second soon and I’m quite gutted about potentially having to put conceiving off for who knows how long while I heal. I understand the logic in waiting but want to know whether anyone has got pregnant with a prolapse and how did they find their pr...

If somebody had 2 misscarriages do they qualify for free NHs Ivf ? I am located in south west london?

Hey hey, Me and my partner don't qualify for NHS due to my BMI🥲 we are prepared to go privately as we have now been trying for 3 years (male fertility factor) we have been quoted around £8000 and although we can pay a hefty deposit we do not have that kind of money to pay in one lump sump. Have you used any…

Is anyone else pregnant via IVF and been advised to have an induction at 40 weeks rather than the usual 41+5? I’ve been told it’s due to still born rates being higher after your due date with an IVF pregnancy. I’m not sure what to do as they did say it was up to me and if I’m still feeling him move etc then that’s ...

Hey, Me and my husband start our first ivf cycle on my next cycle which is looking like 9th July, so 3 weeks today. I have a hybrid job and can work from home if I need to but not sure if I should take some annual leave or wait until after the egg collection to take some time off. Would be great to hear what you h...

My clinic has me stopping PIO and estrogen patches cold turkey at 9 weeks 5 days. Thought it’s odd timing. Why not 9 or 10 weeks exactly. Also I hear some people “wean off” of synthetic hormone treatment? What does your clinic tell you to do?

We're ttc baby number 2 and since November 2023 I've had 2 chemical pregnancies (not IVF), so I'm considering trying acupuncture. In June 2021 I had a mmc and then we went through IVF in 2022 and have an 18 month old but we're hoping not to need IVF again. Has anyone tried acupuncture when ttc and have any success ...

Been on medication from the fertility clinic to help boost everything as they couldn't see anything wrong but was losing hope then this. 4 week's and 5 days so I know it's super early.

80 days in the nicu has destroyed me. My partner helped the breakdown too. 80 days. 80. So much taken from us. So many firsts. I worry for his development. I want to run away.

So I'm 3 months pp and STILL bleeding. I had IUD placed about 6 weeks post partum. When they placed my doctor said I might bleed a few days. We'll fast forward, still bleeding. I messaged their office today and they said it could take up to 3 months to stop.... so I just want to get it taken out... what's a good sug...

Hi ladies! How long did it take you all to conceive? ❤️ Just starting month 3 of trying

Hey im hoping to transfer a hatching embryo next month. I was told it was a high grade one too. We have had failed transfers after a successful fresh transfer. has anyone had an experience of transferring a hatching embryo. Thanks

I went to have my copper iud removed today. they couldnt find the strings and have referred me for a scan (could take 3-4 months) they said they scan you and locate it and then remove. anyone else had this? im worried now :(

I’m trying to remain positive that I won’t need it but I’m also very realistic and would like to be prepared. Is there a way of finding out how much IVF will cost where you are. I don’t qualify for it for free through the NHS x

Hi everyone, I am 11 DPO today and got a faint positive. Been trying from last 2.5 years..!! I have got my first faint positive.. Last month I had an appointment with the gp NHS and they said to lose 2kgs weight and then we will refer you to fertility clinic for IVF. I was about to go the NHS for the referral as ...

Booked in to start our IVF ‘admin’ month in August with the plan to start a short protocol in September. My periods are very regular and it’s looking that I would start stims 4 days before my sisters wedding. Im hoping for some experiences on what symptoms people felt around day 5 and any advice how I can make the s...

My husband has retrograde ejaculation. He took some medicine to help produce more cum. We decided to try the at home insemination kits. He produced like a quarter of teaspoon of cum into the cup. I was able to draw it into the syringe and insert it. Has anyone tried the at home kits? Do you think that was enough cum?

Did anyone get more eggs and/or embryos on their 2nd or 3rd IVF cycle? I got very few embryos on my first cycle and about to start my second. I don’t know if the first time was the best I’m going to get.

My husband and I want another girl so we timed sex 3 days before ovulation. Probably a myth but i read female sperm live longer than male. Has anyone had success with just one attempt at baby or did I just blow this cycle?