Community Posts, Tips & Support on Fertility Treatments

Would u leave ur significant other if they were infertile? & he couldn’t afford IVF?

Just feeling so anxious and nervous all the time. Feel like I have this cloud hanging over me of ‘will It/wont it work?’ I feel fine, very aware of my stomach feeling a bit bruised at times (not painful, not constant, just on/off) Progesterone suppositories are going fine. Just hate this waiting to find out. Also f...

Has anybody used clomid? Especially those with a higher bmi but if not then just in general I would like to ask a few questions if you’re comfortable to share? :)

I took my first injections today! I’m so excited and hopeful!!! I haven’t told many people in my circle about embarking on this IVF journey for fear of being judged (hence why I’m posting this incognito too) but I just wanted to say something, do something, somewhere to express my excitement so here it is!!!!! I am ...

Hi everyone, I had my catheter removed about 4 hours ago and still haven’t been able to go for a pee. Just wondering if there’s any tips to speed this along as I really don’t want another put in?😊

the ladies here that have been trying for a year with PCOS, when you went to the gyno or fertility specialist, what are the steps? Do they put you on a medication first and see if that works? And then if you don’t get pregnant, do you try IVF? I’ve already conceived once with my son 3 years ago, and it seems my PC...

Is anyone else struggling to conceive? My partner is an ex steroid user but hasn’t used any for nearly two years, that affected his testosterone massively but now it’s in the low end of normal, he had a sperm analysis done January last year, it was low but not absent. Then last year 3 months after his sperm analysis...

Hi all, I’m currently 7 weeks pregnant with our rainbow baby following a loss at 24 weeks back in February this year. I have seen the consultant for the first time today, he has mentioned about progesterone pessaries to optimise my chances of keeping my cervix closed. He also mentioned a stitch but is more inclined...

Anyone have luck getting pregnant 2nd time going through fertility??

I’m going to try and conceive in 2 weeks and besides taking pre natals I was wondering if there were any tips to increase the chances of me getting pregnant. I’ve heard taking mucinex works? And I’ve also heard of the maca root.

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...

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

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 ...

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 ?

Any help/tips?

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...

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...

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

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 ?

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 ...