Community Posts, Tips & Support on Fertility Treatments

Hello In 2021 we had a successful fresh round of IVF which resulted in our now 2 year old - and we’re about to get started on a FET for baby no.2 but I’ve completely forgotten all the things I painstakingly researched before! I did acupuncture for months before previously, when would you recommend starting for a FE...

Today we had our 6th transfer, 7th embryo. Our first round we had our fresh transfer and then 4 frozen. They put 2 in together on the last transfer of that batch. 2 early miscarriages and 2 negative tests. 2nd round not as successful with collection, we had our fresh transfer (negative) and only one frozen, which...

Hey guys, We have an appointment for IVF in November, potentially starting in December? Looking to see if anyone was similar and to see what their protocol was? 27, nothing wrong on my end at all (MFI is the reason for IVF), waiting for my AMH results but the dr is not concerned as my follicle count this week was ...

Hi I’m about to start ivf and have been recommend long protocol ( although told I could request short if preferred) I was told my Amh was low for age (35) at 9.5 Does anyone have experience of long vs short. Some things i’ve read online suggests that short is preferable and I’d rather go through less meds if possi...

We have been referred to Leeds for ivf We are hoping we get approved! We have been together 6 years due to get married May 2025, non of us have kids, we don’t smoke, we are healthy! We should have a good chance being approved for the funding right? 🤞🏻

Trying to conceive our second little chick. FMU 8dpo. I did get a positive this early with our first, but it feels insane if it’s worked first go! Let me know your thoughts!

My cycle was terminated today because I only have 1 follicle. I had 9 follicles in March in my initial consult. 6 in the left ovary and 3 in the right ovary. Nurse said every cycle has a different number of follicles and they decided to terminate the cycle on day 6 of Stims. Does anyone have an experience with this?...

I read it was a good thing to do, clear out the old sperm. And if you did, what is your child like now (if born!)

Hi mamas, deciding on the second baby. My first is 1,5 years old. Would like to get a second child (IVF), should i go for it now or wait another year (just feel like need some more rest) Thoughts please? I am 45 now

Did anyone have their eggs fertilised through ICSI rather than IVF and how successful was the fertilisation rate?

Can you get IVF on the nhs if your partner has a child from a previous relationship?

Have I got any buddies to share this with? Picked up my medication today to start on cd2 next week 😱 Also, any tips or tricks or success stories welcome. We are 2 years TTC with unexplained infertility and 2 chemical pregnancies.

After Four long years of infertility and 3rd IUI I finally got my first positive!! Praise God! This was our last cycle before we proceeded with IVF. I cannot believe it. I’ve been testing like crazy! And all are showing it. I’m 11 DPO and I’m still shaking. I honestly think what helped me other than the letrazole wa...

Has anyone had lap surgery without having any symptoms of endo? Has anyone conceived via ivf without having the lap surgery and endo removed?

I have PID and i have read that it can become difficult to get pregnant with this? anybody else struggling or been pregnant with this?

I’m 41 later this year an AMH is 3.22 pool/l or 0.45 ng, I wanted to start IVF now I’m afraid the doctor will tell me now to bother? Anyone have similar numbers

Hi Ladies. I would like to recommend this book to everyone who is trying to conceive, whether it is through IVF, whether you have experienced a loss, whether you have PCOS, or over 40…you must read it! **It starts with the egg - Rebecca Fett** This is my fertility bible! I have read this book before my first pr...

I done my first lubion injection last night and the injection itself was fine but pain/throbbing started about 10 minutes after and I’m still feel pretty sore this morning. I’ve read online that this can happen with the first couple of injections and then get easier? Just wanted to hear other people’s experiences. I...

Does anyone have any experience of an infertility referral at Ipswich hospital please?

I have booked our first ivf appointment at our ivf clinic. I have completed our forms. My husband had just had a semrn analysis a few weeks back so that's up to date. I have a HSG last year 6 months of clomid What can I expect from our first appointment please. Thanks 🥰