Community Posts, Tips & Support on Fertility Treatments

We had our first fertility appointment this week after 18 months of trying to start our family. We have had a miscarriage, an eptopic pregnancy and then a diagnosis of unexplained infertility… it’s been a long road. So I’m brand new to IVF… I guess like most women on here, I never imagined this would be part of ou...

Has anyone here had successful IVF with a BMI over 35? I’ve been on a weight loss journey and went from 47 to 36 -but it’s still over the limit for most clinics. I am a healthy and active person now though. Thankfully my clinic is supportive but it would be good to hear some success stories if you have any.

We've been trying for baby #2 for the past year. Our son was planned but didn't really use any form of method to conceive. Open to other methods as well. Really scared about having to go the IVF route (nothing wrong with it. Just seems scary).

IUI is set for Monday. I have to take the shot on Saturday night. They tell you not to be nervous and not to work yourself up like how do I do that? That’s like asking somebody are you all right when they’re on the verge of crying and after they ask you that it just basically opens the water gates! Ugh, is anyone el...

I’m currently on the injection and started bleeding heavily around 4 weeks after getting my first one but stopped bleeding around 5 weeks after that. Could have been to do with postpartum bleeding as I have a 4 month old. I’m on the injection because I want my next pregnancy to be healthy for me and baby but I want ...

Ok ladies, anyone have a short luteal phase and were you able to do anything to lengthen it? Mine is only 8 or 9 days long and I’m worried it will increase time to conception because only eggs that implant asap will have a chance. I’ve started taking vitex again as well as supplementing but c and d (on top of my pre...

Hiya I have just been instructed with a new protocol of buserelin injections. Has anyone else been on this? Would like to know how it went. My last two FET plans were the same. Estrogen tablets and progesterone pessaries. First FET didn’t implant, 2nd implanted but miscarried at 6 weeks. This is my 3rd and I’m sup...

Hi everyone I am running a ivf support group I’ll put the link in bio

Hi I know this is a tough topic for some but I’m gonna ask anyways and I hope someone is willing to answer but I have my insurance with blue cross and they cover most of my IVF treatment but I’m left with a copay of 6,100 what information do y’all have on loans or anything that can help me I would really appreciate it

We had our first consultation today for fertility treatment (due to being a same sex couple). My follicle count on my scan was 18, but we learned that my AMH is on the low side for my age (6.8). Feeling a bit down about it and wondering if anyone has any experience with an AMH around that level and follicle count ...

My husband and I have been trying to conceive the past 7 months. The first couple months were a hit/miss. But the next 5 months, we made sure to have sex within the fertile window (kept track of it using ovulation strips and app). I did a bloodwork 8 months ago, and everything came back normal. My cycles have been r...

Can anyone recommend a probiotic to take while undergoing IVF treatment?

Hello! Thank you to this amazing group firstly! I had a quick question, how long does it take for the doctor to start the STIMs process when going though IVF. We’ve had all our blood tests, I’m having a HYCOSY this week and my husband is have a seamen analysis and DNA fragmentation. I guess I have no idea how long...

Hello, I’m currently undergoing IVF treatment and have been diagnosed with DOR. I’m seeking to connect with others in similar situations to learn how you’re navigating this journey. If you’re open to sharing, I’d appreciate hearing about your experiences and any advice you might have.

I’ve had a fresh transfer but due to have my first frozen transfer which will be a medicated one. My husband seems to think that won’t involve any injections - anyone know if that’s true? / what sort of meds I might expect? Due to speak to consultant about meds etc but being impatient 😂

Do you think the clinic deliberately misses to make more money?

It’s been a 6 year long journey of trauma but I’ve finally graduated from my ivf clinic after having a scan at 7 weeks🥲 I still can’t help but feel so anxious and eagerly waiting to get to the 12 week mark. Any other ivf mamas here?

How quickly after removing implant (explanon) you can get pregnant I was on it for few months so not long around 3/5 months

I have just got the news today that my egg collection where I had 10 eggs collected. 5 fertilised have now gone down to 3. Realistically I’m told that out of the 3 (12,10,8 cell division) there’s 2 potential front runners for transfer but they don’t want to put the one divided at 12 cells back in just yet in case th...

Been pushed by clinic from having all natural to natural modified with ovitrelle trigger yesterday. Im regretful I didn’t advocate for Myself but it’s done now. I feel the timings are all off- too early in my cycle, and now they are telling me they’re going to do FET of 5 day embryo 6 days post trigger…. Everything ...