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Hi Plex ,
looking at your post I can see that you have a fair number of underlying issues how did you find you have these ? One thing I have noticed about ivf is that not all clinics investigate additional problems which could contribute to problems.
Is this your 3rd ivf ? if so what are you trying differently this time ??
Yeah im on my 3rd ivf this time and itll be my 2nd transfer - i seem to produce decent quality eggs (thankfully!) but just low on number. I donated my eggs the first time round to a unknown recipient and unfortunately she didnt become pregnant.
As I have PCOS it was assumed that i would produce a large number of eggs and was a high risk of ohss. Contrary to that i was a slow/poor responder on both ivfs so they tested my FSH and AMH levels to determine my ovarian reserve - fsh came back 9 which is high, this means my body is having to work harder to produce the hormone to make me make eggs. And my AHM was 10.7pmol which is low on the uk scale, this is a general marker for ovarian fertility potential. which is why ive now been diagnosed with diminished ovarian reserve as well as having multiple cycsts on my ovaries so still pcos not a common combination, lucky me
Also I have had several miscarriages 3 of which (recently) have been chemicals so ive had the screening for that which found the clotting disorder. Everything has been a process of elimination really - im quite hopeful with this next cycle
Im going all out this cycle lol coq-10, royal jelly, vit d, vitex, omega3, pregnacare conception, acupuncture, healthy diet (with lots of protein) and im going to try relaxation/meditation techniques too. I'll have a biopsy/scratch the cycle before then use the embryoscope for my lil embies one recommendation from the clinic was to reduce stress (as if!! Dont they know im doing IVF?!!) Im like, yeah the whole ivf thing never stresses me out
Theres so much stuff to think about with ivf - its so damned expensive and emotionally draining Will you be changing anythin major this cycle?
Gosh! Sorry for the essay xx