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Infertility

Our Infertility Support forum is a space to connect with others in the same position, discuss causes, treatment and IVF, and share infertility stories of hope and success.

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IVF not going well.

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Pleaseletitbeme · 25/01/2019 14:38

Hi,
I’ve been watching silently for a while.
Started short protocol last Friday and today was first follicle count and measurement.
The consultant said my right ovary hasbt responded (1x10mm follicle) and my left has 3x14mm and 1x 10mm.
He said it’s very disappointing and that due to the position of the ovary it’s mostky likely going to be non-accessible.
Repeat scan on Monday.
I feel incredibly disheartened and just want to curl into a ball and cry.

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Pleaseletitbeme · 04/02/2019 18:21

So we have a grade 2, 8 cell thingy.
See what happens Wednesday.
In the meantime I’m wondering if we should start planning cycle 2 to try and get more blasts in the freezer incase my OR diminishes even more.... then try for a frozen transfer?

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MrsCrankypants · 05/02/2019 09:55

Take this one day at a time for now. You have one embryo at the moment and that's all it takes! Fingers crossed it will keep developing. Take care of yourself and transfer time will come around quick enough x

PhoebeMouse · 06/02/2019 10:04

Keeping everything crossed for you! I was the same - no follicles responded at all on one ovary and I was really upset - it hadn't happened in any of my other scans leading up to the IVF. The other had 5 and we ended up with only 2 potential embryos but it worked! It can absolutely happen, it's just such a hard time to go through. Lots of positive thoughts being sent your way!

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Pleaseletitbeme · 06/02/2019 11:15

Got an abysmal embryo grade.
So we’ve got to start all over again

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Willow4987 · 06/02/2019 12:17

Oh OP I’m so sorry to hear that! Sending you and

Try to be kind to yourself and be positive for another round

Cattenberg · 06/02/2019 12:35

I’m so sorry. It’s gutting to have to start again. My friend had a similar experience. She and her DH both had fertility problems. On their first IVF cycle, few eggs were collected and the cycle failed. The second cycle failed due to poor quality embryos. The third cycle went well and actually produced both of their DCs (one fresh transfer and one FET).

My first cycle was cancelled before egg collection due to a poor response. My second was nearly cancelled as well, but eventually six eggs were collected and one of them is now my DD. It really does only take one.

Didthatreallyhappen2 · 06/02/2019 12:49

Just sending you a huge hug. It's all horrible, and I don't have anything that will help, but you are not alone. After years of ICSI in my final, final go (lack of money and simply couldn't face it any more) we had, I think, 3 eggs, and DD came from one of them.

Be kind to yourself.

Didthatreallyhappen2 · 06/02/2019 12:49

Be kind to yourself.

fieldofwheat · 06/02/2019 13:43

So very sorry that this cycle didn't have a better outcome. I know nothing anyone can say can make this better right now, just be kind to yourself. You will get through this

PhoenixBird82 · 07/02/2019 16:11

Hello dear ladies
just wanted to share and get it off my shoulders. It's my first IVF after 4 unsuccessful attempts of IUI last year. And my road during this IVF is quite bumpy.
With IUI my body reacted well to medicaments and I grew enough follicles even with a small dose.However this time I have only three big enough follicles in my left ovary, one smaller and on the other side I have two good ones two. My second ultrasound showed the three good ones were about 14-15 mm.
On top of that, during my first ultrasound my doctor said, that he won't go for follicles on the right side because I have 2 medium sized fibroids and he can't access them.
It felt like a blow: not only I don't have enough number of follicles but we can't get all of the follicles and some of them will go wasted.
My doctor asked me yesterday if we want to carry on with the treatment, he seemed so distant.It really feels that I am just a number on his patient list. And my husband motivated me that we go further. It's sad to waste this attempt, all the effort, medicaments and hope.
And I agree with someone who wrote here that it only takes one egg. Reading similar stories definitely helps a lot. I don't compare, or at least try not to- all of us are different here, but reading that I am not alone on my way to hold a baby in my arms, helps immensely.
So we decided to carry on- on Saturday I will have my ultrasound and blood test, and if everything is well I am to have my egg retrieval on Monday.

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Pleaseletitbeme · 08/02/2019 16:50

Stopped taking progesterone suppositories on Monday and the docs said my AF would arrive in 2-3 days.
Still nothing.
Just want to be able to start planning for the next round it docs have said can’t u til AF arrives

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Pleaseletitbeme · 08/02/2019 16:51

Good luck! Please keep us posted xx

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sviri · 01/12/2021 13:59

@unexpectedgifts
I am too late to this thread! Could I please kindly ask you to share what that greek doctor advised you? I would really appreciate it as I am going through difficult time with IVF cycle.. You can pm me if it is more convinient. Thanks x

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