Fertility Treatments

From IVF and IUI to medication and egg donation, fertility treatments can feel overwhelming. But Peanut is here with expert advice and real stories from real women who get it.

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Would Letrozole help having a cycle?

Hi, I’ve been TTC for more than 2 years now and I’m 34 but with extremely irregular cycles we have very little chance of success. I had 2 miscarriages one was a missed miscarriage at 12wks and then a pregnancy of unknown location that ended up in a miscarriage. I’m very confident in my daily testing of ovulation an...

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Anti-D injection

Anyone had the anti-d injection yet ? What was your experience like ? When were you contacted to book it in ? I'm 28 weeks and have been told by my midwife that I will need to have it but haven't heard anything further.

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Private fertility tests

How long would you wait before you pay for private fertility treatment? I don't want to TTC for a year and then get referred to NHS so would rather go private and sooner to find out sooner if there are any issues. How long would be reasonable to keep trying before getting tests done?

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IVF Day 5 Results

Just got back our day 5 embryo results and almost 90% of our fertilized eggs made it to blasts (14/16 yes 14 embryos) 😭🙏 I am beyond shocked by the results and hoping for a good amount to come back genetically normal! The recovery from my egg retrieval has been much harder than I expected (we did get 28 eggs) so…

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Is 41 too old?

Hello iv been worried as me and my partner are going through IVF and iv researched that there low chance of eggs being quality at 41 any success stories over 38 ???

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IVF

Are there any successful IVF mummies on here? Would you mind commenting how many rounds/transfers it took to get your baby?

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Azoospermia

We have just been told that my partner has azoospermia, they checked his sperm sample twice and both times it was the same result. They will do further checks, but the Consultant told us we only have 2 choices to use donor sperm or IVF. I am devastated we've been ttc for 6 years and I feel like I'm mourning but ther...

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Starting treatment

I am due to start IVF treatment next month, does anyone have any advice on how to stay calm during the process and any tips on how to do the injections? Feeling excited but apprehensive 😬

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Is Intimacy Allowed During IVF stims er?

I was curious if we are allowed to do that. I’m on stim day 5 and both damaged tubes.

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IVF stims and depression

I’m on day 6 of my IVF medications and feeling weepy, sadness, depressed, and fatigue… I’m not going crazy, right? It’s the side effects? Guess I’m just looking for some solidarity. I’ve struggled with anxiety but this feels different.

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Transfer with 3BB graded embryo

Has anyone transferred a 3BB graded embryo? Please share your experiences.

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IUI

Has anyone had luck on third IUI? I know everyone is different but looking for some hope. First resulted in chemical, second didn't work. Really want to save IVF as verrrry last option☺️

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Secondary Infertility

Hey, anyone else get pregnant right away with your first and struggling to get pregnant with a second?

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Black fertility success

Which states have the best fertility care for black women? I'm early 40s, post baby loss and four failed IUI

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Auto Injector

Did anyone use an auto injector for their progesterone in oil (PiO) shots? If so, could you please share your recommendations? Thanks in advance!

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When will my cycle start

Morning ladies, I sadly had a etopic pregnancy, I had to have my left fallopian tube removed 😩 I am concerned my cycle hasn't come back. I had my surgery on the 1st may. Any idea girls? Xx

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