This post isn't to undermine anyone who thinks it's tough but I'm asking because I am considering it in the coming months and despite doing research I can't see what makes it so tough?
Im not saying it isn't tough btw but genuinely wanting to know what makes it so hard?
Im not talking about the emotional aspect of it and the possibility of it not working as I know about that but the logistics of it - is it painful? Ignoring the emotional aspect what makes it so hard?
Thanks in advanced
AIBU?
To wonder why IVF is often referred to as 'gruelling'
daysayso · 26/09/2022 14:41
Fimofriend · 26/09/2022 18:03
They say they harvest your eggs. Don't let the language fool you. It is an operation.
daysayso · 26/09/2022 14:50
The wait is the least if my worried to be honest, since TRc I've been waiting three years so a few months through IVF seems like the better deal to be honest at least for me personally.
Howdoyounotgiveup · 26/09/2022 18:33
@candycaneframe But that is pretty much what they do, do during transfer 🤷🏻♀️
daysayso · 26/09/2022 14:41
This post isn't to undermine anyone who thinks it's tough but I'm asking because I am considering it in the coming months and despite doing research I can't see what makes it so tough?
Im not saying it isn't tough btw but genuinely wanting to know what makes it so hard?
Im not talking about the emotional aspect of it and the possibility of it not working as I know about that but the logistics of it - is it painful? Ignoring the emotional aspect what makes it so hard?
Thanks in advanced
Howdoyounotgiveup · 26/09/2022 18:33
@candycaneframe But that is pretty much what they do, do during transfer 🤷🏻♀️
Vegasdreaming27 · 26/09/2022 18:54
@candycaneframe
I have had 5 rounds of IVF and the first 4 were under awake sedation, it was standard at the clinic I was at and still is so not guaranteed to be put under.
Vegasdreaming27 · 26/09/2022 18:54
@candycaneframe
I have had 5 rounds of IVF and the first 4 were under awake sedation, it was standard at the clinic I was at and still is so not guaranteed to be put under.
candycaneframe · 26/09/2022 18:58
This can't be that common since every mainstream clinic, chain and even the NHS guide on IVF clearly specify you'll be under sedation and not conscious during egg retrieval.
Although good shout for the OP, definitely make sure the clinic you use doesn't think it's acceptable for women not to be sedated for egg retrieval
Vegasdreaming27 · 26/09/2022 18:54
@candycaneframe
I have had 5 rounds of IVF and the first 4 were under awake sedation, it was standard at the clinic I was at and still is so not guaranteed to be put under.
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candycaneframe · 26/09/2022 18:45
@WingBingo
If you had ivf 15 years ago kindly your view on it will be outdated since so much will have changed
It's awful that some women went through collection without being out under, but it's a bit silly to tell the OP to watch out as you'll feel the egg collection because if she undergoes ivf now she will be put under
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