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Healing

Anyone else get told not to get pregnant for at least a year to allow for healing??? Is this something they just say or can it be flexible ????

L
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Amh levels

I have to go get my levels retaken before being signed off for IVf. Levels were 7.4 in sep 22. I have since been doing weekly acupuncture and am faaaarrrr less stressed. Anyone experienced amh levels going up?

H
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Inositol PCOS

Does anyone else take inositol for PCOS and are you continuing to take it throughout pregnancy?

L
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IVF FIRST TIME

Hey all! We are in the middle of our first round of IVF. Day 5 of shots. Any tips for this journey ? We are very excited to be taking this step šŸ’•

J
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Letrozole Start

Iā€™m starting Letrozole for the first time tonight and just wondering what others have experienced with taking this? Weā€™ve had 2 chemicals and other testing has come back normal so currently sitting with an unexplained infertility diagnosis. Side effects? If others have experienced success with it and if so after how...

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Confusing terminology

Can someone explain the different stages of long ivf protocol? Is ā€œdown regulationā€ when you take the contraceptive pill? Is ā€œstimsā€ when you start taking the follicle stimulating injection? Finding the terms quite confusing

Incognito
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Any tips on what to avoid during stims?

Does anyone have advice on what to do, and what to avoid during IVF stims?

Incognito
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Whatā€™s everyoneā€™s thoughts?

12w + 2 days. A little IVF miracle šŸ„¹

Incognito
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Fertility help

What help do you get if youā€™re referred to the fertility clinic and all the tests come back normal. I know thereā€™s the routes of IVF but would that be the only option. Iā€™ve had some tests and so far itā€™s all normal for us both so Iā€™m getting nervous theyā€™ll say that our only option is to pay for IVF.

Incognito
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TTC for 18 monthsā€¦..(vent)

I canā€™t believe Iā€™m still trying to conceive at 18 months, itā€™s just so wild and unfair. I keep seeing people that ā€œdidnā€™t even tryā€ have babies. My brother just had a baby/first grandbaby.. they announced they were pregnant about 11 months into our TTC journeyā€¦they got pregnant right away. He is adorable and of c...

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Scared for IVF

Hi ladies, really want some advice here because Iā€™m really worried about the IVF process. My husband and I have been TTC for close to six years with no luck. For some background Weā€™ve gone through about 6 cycles of IUI treatment. All the IUI cycles were medicated with the use of letrozole only (2-4 pills), letrozo...

N
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2nd baby after 1st ivf baby?

When did you guys start the process?

J
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AMH LEVEL CHANGE

Hi! I had my AMH done a few times last year and told it was low for my age (around 10 and I am 29). I went thru IVF in Jan and it failed (got 20 eggs, 2 embryos, 1 didnā€™t survive the thaw, 1 failed to implant). I had my AMH done just now and it was 17. It sounds like good news but Iā€™m very confused - i didnā€™t think ...

A
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Stopping ivf meds

Hi ladies looking for some reassurance please. Iā€™m currently 9+5 from a medicated FET and due to come off estrogen at 10 weeks. My clinic wants me to stop completely and not wean off them. Has anyone come off at 10 weeks? Also those on prednisolone, Iā€™m told to start weaning off them from 10 weeks too. I fear that...

Incognito
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1st round

Hi all, I am in the early stages of my first round of ivf (gonal f injections at the moment) I'm wondering if there's anyone here in the same boat. Or if there's anyone here that can explain the process from here? Because I've asked nurses and Dr's to explain what happens but I keep being told to wait and they'll te...

Incognito
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Results from second cycle: 1 6aa

I am currently trying to hold back tears at an airport because I got the results from my second cycle. Out of 13 where 12 fertilized, we got 1 with a 6AA grade. My previous cycle was a miss where we needed up with 2 abnormal blastocysts. I honestly donā€™t know how all of you keep on going, this is such a defeating f...

C
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IUD

I go tomorrow for my 6 week PP appointment. I am supposed to be getting an IUD but Iā€™m super nervous about it. After watching videos and doing some research Iā€™m kind of thinking I would like to go back to the depo. Can anyone give me your experiences with the mirena iud? Pros and cons?

Incognito
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Fertility clinic

So i have my first appt with the gynaecologist on thursday due to possible peri menopause causing irregular ovulation. Just wanted to know what to expect and hear others first experiences with the fertility clinic. Im not sure what to expect, im hopeful they will just hand me pills and ill be on my way haha!!

Incognito
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Sterilisation

So I saw my consultant today who is booking my delivery for august when Iā€™m 38weeks, they asked me to think about being sterilised at the same time, it completely took me by surprise tbh, Iā€™d never thought about it before, this will be my third Csection so they donā€™t advise to have another pregnancy/section after th...

H
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I donā€™t qualify for IVF due to BMI

As the title says, I donā€™t qualify for ivf due to my bmi being 46. I need to loose 40-50kg to be able to be in the category for IVF and was told to come back when I loose weight. I have received no support from the doctors, if I could loose that amount of weight, I wouldnā€™t be overweight right now. Has anyone else...

Incognito
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