To change IVF clinics

Have you discussed ICSI to try and increase the number of mature eggs developing to blastocyst? This worked for me, plus metformin during early pregnancy to reduce increased risk of miscarriage due to PCOS.

A good clinic will consider what areas can be worked on for the next round, though a lot is luck.

H I’ll e you get your miracle.

How long have you been trying with unexplained infertility? Your results don't sound that "bad" I think the problem is that most clinics are not particularly honest about expectations when it comes to IVF - they really only expect to get one blastocyst to transfer and maybe one to freeze at best they just don't want to tell you that when you are spending a lot of money/ going through the trauma of treatment.

What protocol were you on both times? What was your AMH? What size were your follicles when they did the trigger? That's all really important to understand if your result was as or worse than expected?

Also why did you PGTA at age 29 with only 2 blastocysts - also really unusual? Was that your request or did the clinic push that? Highly unusual unless you have a history of a LOT of miscarriages but even then PGTA isn't rated that highly by the HFEA

Okay, so the unexplained bit makes me think you should stick at it with the clinic. As shit as it is, IVF rarely works the first time and you don't actually know how this cycle has gone yet. The clinic have done a good thing in reviewing and changing things up - my consultant told me that the first cycle is to see how your body 'reacts'.

I totally get the impatience of it all, as though you have to take control of 'something' and I think that's what you're doing, I did the same. After my first 4 cycles I asked what other tests could be done and I was offered 'Chicago tests' and these uncovered what my issues were and my protocol was changed to match that, I had my little boy on the 6th go.

I know '6 cycles' isn't what you want to hear, and I'm not saying that you will need that or that this second cycle won't have worked, god I really really hope it does, but that IVF is a 'try and see approach' for everyone.

I mean this kindly but you have only two rounds and you don't even know the outcome of the second round yet and they also changed the drugs from the first time.

Give it time and be kind to yourself.

It's a draining process and really individual to each person.

I know the reasons for my issues and I think it a lot of ways that makes it easier. When it's unexplained it's more difficult.

I really hope you get the outcome you want.

Don't have experience in this area but didn't want to read and run. Wish you every bit of luck in your journey xx

I was 23 for my first cycle. All my cycles rendered differing results, finally gave birth when I was 28. What started off as MFI ended up being MFI & every gene mutation and blood condition for me! What's the reason for IVF?

I'm really sorry you're going through this. IVF is just grim. Have you had a full review with a Consultant?

I had similar results in Manchester - almost identical for the first (13, 5, 2) and fewer for the second. Did your clinic change anything drug wise for the second? I had different drugs and my second frozen transfer worked.