First IVF Negative - now what?

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the3lowes
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First IVF Negative - now what?

Post by the3lowes »

I had my test Tuesday, the 25th, and it was negative. I have one frozen embryo.
What kind of time frame am I looking at until I can try with that one?
Anyone else have success with a FET after a failed IVF?
34 y.o., hubby 34 also
Tubes tied
First daughter passed away, 2nd daughter now 7
1st IVF April 2006 - BFN 4/25/06
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Post by LisaB75 »

Hey Sherry - just wanted to pop in and say hi and, again, I am so sorry IVF didn't work for you this time.

I do not have personal experience with this myself, but I have read about lots of women who have gotten pregnant with FET after failed IVF. From what i have read, success rates go down slighty, but it can still work! Remember - my chances of success with IVF were cut in half when they discovered a hydrosalpinx during my stimulation phase. As you can see - I beat the odds so far, and so can you!!!

As far as time frame goes - I have no idea. Do you have a follow-up scheduled with your doctor?

I'm really praying for you sweetie :)
Lisa B
Age: 35
Blocked Tubes
First IVF cycle Mar/Apr 06 - BFP!! DD born December 2006.
Left tube removed 2007
Ectopic Pregancy naturally in June 2008
Right tube removed 2009
Round 2 IVF - Oct/Nov 2010 - BFP!!!
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Post by foster »

My first try at IVF with ISCI didn't work out in March. I have sat one cycle out and am now working towards getting my FETs back in my body where they belong. I am on day five today and it all seems a whole lot easier than the IVF fresh cycle. I only have to take Estrofem, an oral tablet to raise estrogen levels to help line the womb. I go back to my Dr next week on day 10 of my cycle to see how I am doing. I am sure once I have had the FET the old injections will start coming at me for the progesterone.

This cycle I am doing two things different. One is I am taking Zita Wests vitamins and the second is I am undergoing accupuncture. I have also had reflexology and massage.

My Dr has also told me that the success rate of FET is 8% less. I have also read that if these embryos can survive the freeze and thawing process they are already fighting for their life. I prefer to hang on to that thought and know how fortunate I am even to have the opportunity of a FET.

Good luck. I remember the only thing that kept me going after my failed fresh cycle was how fortunate I was that I could quickly move onto a FET cycle.

By the way, I live in Hong Kong. Is anyone else in my part of the world as it is very lonely going through this over here?
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Post by asante »

I am so sorry. I know the pain. All I can say just be strong. You will know when the time is right for FET. You can still get your BFP with FET.. I have four embies. I will go back for FET. I am just not ready right now...
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