IVM? Anyone heard of IV Maturation?

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IVM? Anyone heard of IV Maturation?

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i read an article today and wanted to see if yall had any more input on the topic. Have yall heard of IVM (in vitro maturation)? it looks like they only medicate for 3 days then retrieve immature eggs and mature them in the lab.

I was thinking since my egg quality isn't too great, maybe this would be a better route to take since my RE thinks the intense meds of IVF only worsen their condition. Any thoughts?
Me 25, DH 27

10X clomid, 3 w/IUI
IVF 1- BFP, MC@9 wks
IVF 2- BFN
husband laid off- no infertility coverage
3X with femara, all BFN's but has regulated my cycle and FINALLY got positives on ovulation test
Currently on my 4th cycle with femara
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Re: IVM? Anyone heard of IV Maturation?

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waiting for 4 wrote:i read an article today and wanted to see if yall had any more input on the topic. Have yall heard of IVM (in vitro maturation)? it looks like they only medicate for 3 days then retrieve immature eggs and mature them in the lab.

I was thinking since my egg quality isn't too great, maybe this would be a better route to take since my RE thinks the intense meds of IVF only worsen their condition. Any thoughts?
It's a new technology, and few clinics are doing it. Perhaps some patients with poor oocyte quality might benefit from it. In the reports I have seen, the success rates were not great.

I was thinking it might be a good option for cancer patients who wish to preserve their fertility.
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