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First round of ivf failed, ashermans syndrome

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Francesca6 · 07/09/2021 02:24

Hi ladies,

unfortunately my first cycle of ivf has failed. I asked them to call my husband with the blood test results because I can’t handle any more devastation. I got my period this morning.

My clinic, Adora, doesn’t do genetic testing. I have 2 frozen embryos and have made an appointment with a prof at IVF Australia next week to discuss transferring my embryos to them for testing and FET. I am not sure I could handle 3 rounds of failed cycles. I feel like this is the end of the road in terms of options.

I am very lucky to have a 3 year old daughter. I feel pregnant easily with her after an ectopic where I lost a Fallopian tube. I honestly think she is a miracle. Her birth was extremely traumatic and I was close to passing on the day from blood loss. 3 weeks later I still had retained product so I needed to have it removed in surgery. My blood pressure dropped so low they didn’t think I was going to wake up. She was posterior so I had forceps, a broken tailbone and an episiotomy. The whole thing was a disaster and performed by a doctor in training. My body is destroyed and I feel that the option of having another child has been taken from me.

Since her birth 3 years ago I have had 6 surgeries as I was diagnosed with ashermans syndrome. I didn’t get a period for 18 months. I have been trying for a baby for those 18 months now. My ashermans syndrome was cleared by a very renowned Prof in Sydney. My last hysteroscopy with him was in July and he said I am cleared thinks I will be pregnant soon. It’s been 2 cycles since and nothing.

I know I am lucky to have a child but secondary infertility and all of these obstacles is so hard. All of my friends have finished their families. I am 34 and I’m losing hope fast. I feel so much sadness for women who don’t have living children who want one.

I don’t even know what my question is. I guess hopeful stories for ivf. I feel like stopping now because I am not sure I can handle the heartache of another failed cycle. I had 2 false positives on FR tests this morning so I am feeling broken that it’s failed. I guess when you are looking down the barrel of ivf you literally put all of your eggs in the basket and think that it might just work.

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IsabelHerna · 09/09/2021 10:57

It's astonishing all that you've been through the past few years, and I am glad you are okay now. Also, congratulations on you DD, you're so lucky to have her and please, enjoy your time with her she is precious.

I don't have children (yet), and I am starting IVF in the next few cycles, as a single.

From friends, family and women I talk on mumsnet, I understand it takes time and that it's emotionally and physically draining for everyone. You're still young, do this cycle give it a try, and then if you want take a break. Do not make big decisions while grieving, you need time for your body and mind to heal.

i am here if you want to talk to someone, I know I am in the same boat as you, but I am here.

dutchessmom · 22/09/2021 10:17

I am sorry for all that you've been through, you are so strong.

It's only understandable to feel hopeless from time to time. You're still young so you have the time to hit the pause button on ttc in order to get better, live your life as it is right now and when you're older you can decide if you want to try again.

But for now, I would agree with you that you another cycle may be a bit too much. Take the time, heal your body and mind for now and enjoy your little one.

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