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Pgta transfer fail

Having another loss but first through ivf even with good lining and pgta tested embryo. How can this happen or what reasons are there? I dnt get it. Devastated

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Contraceptive injection

Been on the pill for a very very long time. Considering having the injection instead. Does anyone how where they inject it? I’m reading several different things👀🤷🏽‍♀️

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If you have had an IUD put in - was it painful?

I am scheduled to get an IUD put in for the first time and I’m a bit nervous about it. I’m just trying to mentally prepare myself.

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Frozen vs Fresh ET for PCOS

Hi everyone, I'm excited to be starting my medication and IVF journey next month! I was formally diagnosed with pcos in November and have been on Metformin since then as per my clinics advice. They have said that I will be at risk of OHSS but my meds will be balanced and monitored to avoid this. I've been reading on...

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Insurance

Is IVF generally covered by the insurance? I had an abortion this past year due to medical conditions and my husband had the vasectomy done after we found out I was pregnant 😭. Does anyone know if this specific case could by covered? Thanks 🫶🏻

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Fertility

Does anyone know if you get any NHS help when you have already had a child but struggling to conceive with your second?

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TTC first baby

My husband and I are currently going through IVF. I've been on medication since December 30th and have our next appointment Wednesday to see if we are ready for our egg retrieval Friday or Saturday. I'm 32 have PCOS but also have a deminishing egg reserve so I only have about 4 eggs on each side. Really nervous abou...

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Ivf clinic suggestions Manchester

Please can someone recommend an IVF facility in Manchester(preferable)or surroundings, we are looking to start our IVF journey after stage 4 endometriosis excision laparoscopy. I'm quite nervous about it. I was told my tubes are shaped like the letter S and a globular uterus... I don't know what that means for our j...

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T shaped uterus

Evening all. After 5 failed FETs, we decided to get further testing done privately, which I'm due to have next week - EMMA/ALICE/ERA. I had my scan today and they have found out I have a T shaped uterus, which causes reoccurring implantation failures. I'm so annoyed this was never picked up on previously. I was hop...

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IVF baby & so much trauma?

I’ve been watching this group for the past week but struggled to join it, mainly because I’m having a hard time accepting that this is really happening. I’ve had a gruelling 6 year journey of heartbreak. I never thought I’d ever see a line at one point, let alone a dyestealer having gone through 5 egg collections,...

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8 week injections

Reviews if possible

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IVF advice

I’m starting my IVF journey this week! Injections due any advice I so want it to work first time so much pressure xxxx

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Are artificial methods of conceiving against the Roman catholic Church?

Does Roman catholic Church support artificial methods of conceiving i.e. Intrauterine insemination (iui) ?

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When should I come off Depo Provera?

I had my baby in January 2024. I want another baby but don’t want to get pregnant right now. I’m hoping to get pregnant in summer/autumn2026. I saw online that it can sometimes take up to 18 months to get pregnant after coming off depo. Can anyone who has come off depo please tell me when they ended up conceiving ...

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Does IVF increase the chances of special needs?

So my sister in law (partners sister) had a baby through IVF and he is now showing traits of autism (non verbal, lining up toys, doesn't respond to his name, repetitive behaviour patterns etc). I know it is still very early and he could just be a slower baby as he is almost 2 and half years old. My partner then sa...

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Line strong enough?

Hi all, Is this line strong enough for being 4 days late? we have been trying for 3 years and have had 3 failed ivf transfers, and this happened naturally, which we can’t believe. We are very cautious so any reassurance would be appreciated.

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Access fertility funding

Hi has anyone used access fertility for ivf funding. I've just signed up and seen they say they only cover cycles with fresh transfers after and if I am required to freeze all embryos I would be required to pay an additional fee. Has anyone experienced this please ? Wondered what the additional fee was

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TTC after IVF

Hi, Maybe a bit niche but is anyone TTC or pregnant naturally after doing IVF/fertility treatment the first time ? TTC our 2nd baby after we did IVF last time but can’t afford to use our embryos so trying it the natural route for a while! Wondering if anyone is in a similar position X

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Has anyone done the cny fertility in Colorado before?

I’m feeling really nervous about my consultation next week! I may have secondary infertility due to an emergency C-section and other complications after my first baby was born in 2023. What was your experience with the fertility clinic? Any advices? 😊

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Implant removal and TTC question

Hey!! Me and oh have decided we'd like to start trying for baby number 3, in the summer when our little boy starts school, I currently have the nexplanon implant, has anybody had any issues with fertility after removal? how long did it take you to fall pregnant after having the implant removed?

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