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IVF abroad...why did it 'work' for you

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Roo45 · 20/03/2021 18:40

Hope all are well. Unfortunately we failed a second cycle of icsi. I'm in my early thirties with no known gynae issues so consultant wants some further tests before we try again as our embryos are mostly poor quality and our 1 good one didn't implant.
I read so many stories of people having multiple cycles which fail in the UK and going abroad it works- for anyone in that position, or who chose to go abroad rather than stay in the UK, is there anything you feel about using a particular clinic abroad that meant your IVF was successful?

I'm in 2 minds about going abroad I wonder if it might be less stressful and can almost make a holiday of it, but IVF can be stressful anyway let alone when you're abroad with limited knowledge of the area and health system!

Although cost is a massive issue with IVF we are lucky to have the financial means to do a few more cycles in the UK if we wanted. I've been happy with the care we have received at our clinic and I can't imagine they could have predicted how our embryos would turn out. So I'm in 2 minds.

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YelloYelloYello · 12/08/2021 16:01

@Roo45 what did you decide to do in the end? I’ve been thinking about IVF abroad vs England but feel a bit overwhelmed with it all. I need to do more research.

Roo45 · 12/08/2021 21:44

@YelloYelloYello I did look into it briefly but put it on hold for now, I'll be having a laparoscopy next month then hopefully another cycle in the UK after that. DH and I are both key workers and recently moved jobs, we've been so busy post covid and it would be difficult to get the required time off with isolation requirements etc.

There are lots of resources on Mumsnet and also there is a company called your IVF abroad that can help too, lots of people on these forums recommended clinics in Czech Republic and also Cryprus and Greece. Good luck with your decision xx

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YelloYelloYello · 12/08/2021 22:18

Thanks so much. Wishing you luck for your lap and beyond.

Roo45 · 13/08/2021 20:00

@YelloYelloYello thanks so much you too and do keep us updated on your decision xx

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