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Advice Before Starting first IVF Cycle

Hi there - My partner and I are starting our first IVF cycle at the end of this month. I wanted to reach out to you all to see if there is anything I can do to prepare beforehand. I’ve done a foam test to make sure my tubes were open and they are open, but otherwise I’ve never done a hysteroscopy because I’ve neve...

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IVF

Has anyone had positive stories of conceiving via IVF if you have PCOS? If so, how many cycles did it take you? Thanks

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What’s the process

We’ve been referred for IVF and will have our consultation in the next few weeks. I’ve heard of IVF and got a vague idea what it is but now I’m feeling very anxious/nervous that I’ve got no idea how long the whole process takes. What is involved all I seem to read about is medication and injections but how long and ...

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Frozen embryo transfer and aspirin

Hello I’m away in on Friday for a frozen embryo transfer unfortunately my last transfer (fresh) resulted in a chemical pregnancy When is best to start baby aspirin ? The day of transfer ? Or before ?

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Anyone struggling to conceive after having their first child?

Any help/tips?

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IVF with Irregular periods

Hello, so I have been told can start IVF in September. I wonder with irregular periods do I need to pay attention/prepare myself anything? Clinic only said to talk me through that in appointment at end of August. I don't have PCOS but after miscarriage earlier this year my period has not been regular as it was. La...

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FET EMBRYO TRANSFER SIGNS

Hello everyone . I am going to do my transfer soon but for those who already did it if you remember please What positive signs were you feeling to know implantation was successful ? How were you feeling on a day to day basis during your two week wait before you took your pregnancy test please these stories will be...

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TTC at 38

Anyone find it hard TTC with there first child at 38 ? Also with doing IUI?

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Should I chill or can I get on with my normal day?

After having a IUI insemination should I go home to bed and relax ? Or can I get on with my normal life ? Go back to work ? Or go shopping ?

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Help/Suggestions needed

Hi all I’ve an upcoming app with IB Alicante for IVF I’m 41 later this year I’ve had 1 round of IVF with 4 embryos and all failed but the last which was successful by my HCG didn’t rise and when I stopped progesterone it failed again I’m wondering what blood tests might assist IB Alicante that I could get done ...

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IVF success after multiple failed IUI’s

Hi, is here anyone who had multiple failed iui cycles but got pregnant with IVF? Did the doctor ever found a reason why iui didn’t work? Curious and hopeful to hear your stories. Thank you ☺️

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First IVF cycle

After 3 years of TTC, not one positive test, 4 failed IUI cycles we were given the green light and a treatment plan on starting our first IVF cycle! We are both excited and hopeful but nervous too! 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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IVF

Just wondering if there's anyone in this group that has had private IVF from scratch ? I don't know where to start..is there any affordable clinics (not costing 10k) in Wales? And has had the first round work?

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How do y'all deal with fertility issues

I've been trying to get pregnant for about a year now but whatever my period comes I just get a sense of darkness and disappointed any feedback or advice is welcome

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Infertility

So we had our boy (17 months) through ivf and now I'm coming to terms with him possibly being an only child,anyone similar?

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Trying for our second child 🥳

So my partner has finally agreed to start trying for our second baby and I'm so excited!! Anyone else doing the same yet? People that have already done it any tips? Experiences they'd like to share? We got pregnant with my little girl in 4 month after taking my implant out and with trying to be careful not to ge...

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Xoneva?

Are thetr any GPs with Xoneva on their formulary? Has anyone been successful at getting it prescribed?

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IUI experiences

Hello! Looking to hear more experiences with IUI. My background- endometriosis stage 2 where it was covering my ovaries but he removed a lot of it via surgery. Just cancelled a second IUI cycle because i only have 1 dominant follicle. This also happened in the first round, we never actually completed it because we c...

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Success with ivf after recurrent losses

I can’t seem to stay pregnant so my OB recommenced IVF. But I know that also doesn’t mean I’ll be able to carry the baby, has anyone done ivf after recurrent losses and went onto have a healthy pregnancy and baby? Or did you miscarry again? Were they tested? What was your protocol?

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IVF abroad

Hello. I’m currently undergoing fertility treatment and have done IUI, but have been unsuccessful. I’m looking into doing IVF. I live in California and was quoted over $30k. I am looking for a more affordable option and is considering on trying to do IVF abroad. Mexico would be the closest to me and found a clinic c...

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