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How soon after a Hycosy can I have IVF?

Hello 👋 I’m just wondering if there is any delay in having IVF after you’ve had a Hycosy? I’m booked in for one in July and we also would have been trying for two years since July, so we can be referred for IVF at that point. I’m just wondering if in theory we could still have IVF in August? I realise the outcome…

Incognito
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Fertilily cup/ sperm guide / menstrual cup for conception

Hi! Does anyone use this and if it's any good? We used the two plus sperm guide and conceived the first time although it ended in a MC..and since then we reused it and still no luck. I'm not sure if it's because we had reused it as it says it needs to be used only 4x? Any thoughts are welcome!

Incognito
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Geritol

Has anyone taken geritol and has it helped you conceive?

D
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IVF is so expensive 😭

Has anyone tried the Sudafed trick and succeeded for male infertility? 😭

Incognito
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IVF

I just had a canceled IVF. The Stimulation did not work. I only had 5 very small follicles on one ovary and 1 dominant follicle in the other ovary. I have been trying for 5 years now. I am so just feeling so sad. The doctor said to just take the trigger shot and try naturally since we have one mature follicle. I am ...

Incognito
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CoQ10/Fertility Supplement Results???

Has anyone undergone a retrieval cycle both with AND without CoQ 10?? Or Fertilaid supplements?? For male or female...If so, looking to see if lab results or retrieval results were effected when you had incorporated supplements. I'm starting CoQ10 for my 2nd retrieval, and I'm hoping it improves our outcome. Thank...

T
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IUI buddies?

So I had my fertility appt. today. We are moving forward with IUI. I started the provera today. Is anyone doing the same as me or similar? This will be me and my hubby's first IUI together. But I had an IUI completed which didnt result in a pregnancy with my previous marriage.

P
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IVF and second baby

Older mums who went through IVF, when did you start trying (naturally or considering IVF) for baby number 2? My LO is 8 months but my age is on my mind and would like to try for a second.

Incognito
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Positive test days before I was due to start IVF!

So I’m gearing myself up for IVF all the medication is ready to go I’m waiting to start my period (the one time I wanted my period to come 😂) nothing no bleeding spotting I normally spot a week prior nothing at all when I wiped no pink blood. I took a test and to be honest I’m still in shock POSITIVE 2 lines! I’m…

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Fertility app recommendations?

I had preciously used Ovia but that’s no longer available. Can anyone recommend an alternative?

Incognito
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I need some Advice from everyone please

Has anyone done ivf and if so i need help i need info i need ti know what i have to do

J
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The injection

Hi all! Just wondering what people’s experience is with the contraceptive injection?

S
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Healing

Anyone else get told not to get pregnant for at least a year to allow for healing??? Is this something they just say or can it be flexible ????

L
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Amh levels

I have to go get my levels retaken before being signed off for IVf. Levels were 7.4 in sep 22. I have since been doing weekly acupuncture and am faaaarrrr less stressed. Anyone experienced amh levels going up?

H
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Inositol PCOS

Does anyone else take inositol for PCOS and are you continuing to take it throughout pregnancy?

L
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IVF FIRST TIME

Hey all! We are in the middle of our first round of IVF. Day 5 of shots. Any tips for this journey ? We are very excited to be taking this step 💕

J
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Letrozole Start

I’m starting Letrozole for the first time tonight and just wondering what others have experienced with taking this? We’ve had 2 chemicals and other testing has come back normal so currently sitting with an unexplained infertility diagnosis. Side effects? If others have experienced success with it and if so after how...

S
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Confusing terminology

Can someone explain the different stages of long ivf protocol? Is “down regulation” when you take the contraceptive pill? Is “stims” when you start taking the follicle stimulating injection? Finding the terms quite confusing

Incognito
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Any tips on what to avoid during stims?

Does anyone have advice on what to do, and what to avoid during IVF stims?

Incognito
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What’s everyone’s thoughts?

12w + 2 days. A little IVF miracle 🥹

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