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Egg quality

Anyone has real life experience on how egg quality was increased and any suggestions on what to do and what supplements to take. Out of 12 fertilized eggs retrieved during Ivf, only one made it through blastocyst. Doctor said the eggs were dark and small. Doctor is convinced egg quality is bad. I’m 32 and I feel ...

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Second baby via IVF.

Hey, we were lucky enough to have a baby first time round via IVF and we are considering going for a second round to have baby number 2. Has anyone been in this position? I am just so worried because as we all know it’s so much money and not always guaranteed and I’m just worried I’m talking myself out of it? Just w...

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Need advice 😭

My 4th transfer failed and I don't know what to do now ..there is one frozen embryo but it's weak doctor is suggesting not to transfer but I have read cases of weak embryo implanting and leading to healthy baby ..right now me and my spouse took break bcoz we both are mentally and physically drained ...since 3 days ...

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IVF Acupuncture

I just wondered if some can give advice, I'm considering starting acupuncture, have an initial consultation tomorrow, She recommends 3 sessions before transfer day and 1 extra session 3 months into pregnancy... it includes massage and low level laser therapy... Please could I have success stories, I'm in 2 minds.. ...

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Progesterone Issues :/

Currently 10 weeks 2 days. I did 2 egg retrievals and 3 failed embryo transfers, did a monitored natural cycle while waiting for insurance to process my final IVF cycle and got pregnant. W/ prometrium( progesterone pills) I’ve made it this far. I’m terrified to stop in two weeks and the placenta not take over. Anyon...

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TTC

Trying to conceive, 2nt month of trying... I got pregnant really quick with my first son (3 next month and never breastfed) but my periods are so irregular now, my current cycle is 43 days long (yet to come on) sometimes they range from 32/40 days. I'm loosing the will to live, as I failed to get pregnant this mont...

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Is it normal to be terrified?

I’m about to finalise my payment for going through IVF privately… but I’m second-guessing myself constantly and wondering should we just “keep trying naturally” even though I know that won’t work! 🫣 Is it normal to have these doubts?! I really do want a baby, but I’m feeling so overwhelmed and terrified of the…

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IVF clinics in Wales

Hi, my husband and I are starting to look around at different IVF clinics in Wales and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or could share their experiences please?

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Starting ivf - Questions

Hi everyone, I'm just starting IVF after 2.5 years of infertility, one loss, and now on an IVF journey. I was wondering if I should be taking any fertility supplements on the lead up to it? I've tried almost everything during my TTC journey but am just taking folic acid now. Any advice on this or anything else would...

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IVF pregnancy 🍍

Just found out I’m pregnant! Yay! We went through IVF. Any other IVF mamas here?

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CNY Fertility

Has anyone gone through CNY fertility clinic? How was your experience and outcome? TIA!

Incognito
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Blood clot injections

Is anyone else not on blood clot injections after birth? My sister in law said everyone should be on them after birth but I’ve not been offered them and midwife hasn’t mentioned at any point. I’m 6 days post partum. Thanks!

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MY IVF JOURNEY BEGINS TOMORROW!!!

I start my IVF journey tomorrow...first drug on the list is Synarel. Feeling anxious and overwhelmed seeing all these different meds..open to suggestions and advice. Thanks in advance ☺️

K
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MIRA

Can anyone who has tried Mira please give me some advice on any experiences with this!

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IVF mamas, baby's gender

I heard IVF has a higher rate for producing boys. What was your ivf babies gender?

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Wait list appointment

Hi! We have another appointment in November to get added to the IVF waitlist (online appointment this time), will this be when we need to sign any forms etc, or will this come at a different time? The dr is going to go over the recommended protocol etc at this app too, as he will have my AMH results. Thanks girli...

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Amh levels

I've just had blood test prior to starting ivf and my amh level is 11. Consultant said this was fine. When I questioned what fine meant was it normal or just within range he said they would prefer 15 / 16 but that's being picky and 11 is fine. I'm seeing all sorts of numbers online and wondering what 11 means exa...

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Help Inducing Period!

Ladies, I'm doing IVF and if my period doesn't come in the next few days, my cycle will get cancelled. My period is already 5 days late (negative pregnancy test). Hormones and the fact that I'm waiting, are making it late. Please drop any trick to help induce your period- sex hasn't worked yet. I've got three days t...

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Fertility and breastfeeding

Journey (breastfeeding) with first born is ongoing and we're looking to expand our family. LO is no where near interested in weaning (trying since May). Worried our BF is impact my hormone levels and ability to conceive to grow our family. Does anyone have any experience with ovulation stimulating drugs to assist? ...

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Removal of polyp before FET

Hi! Has anyone been found with a polyp during their stimulation and have it removed before their FET? They spotted this for me and I'm just trying to find out the process how this works (how long does it take to recover and if you have to wait before a FET). I have a saline sonography booked in to check if it's mate...

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