Do you have to have a break between cycles???

[nothing2lose]

Hi

Just wondering if anyone knows definitively whether you need to take a break (of a month or more) between IVF stim cyles (antagonist).

Thanks!

n2l

[ZigZag]

I did 2 cycles back to back last year with no break. My FS said as long as I didn't feel stressed from the previous cycle and I was healthy, he didn't see any reason not to. Hope that helps. I think every clinic is probably a bit different.

[JBM]

i had to have a break as i got sick after ivf. did full cycle so don't know about yours. but i suppose it depends on your health and emotional strength too. good luck to you whatever you do. :-)

[trying_again]

99% of the doctors will say yes, you need a break. To clear out the hormones from your body and to have a mental break.

I'm tough and have had 2 back-to-back cycles as I feel like I'm running out of time. It was exhausting ... would I do it again? Probably not. It was too much, plus probably didn't help egg quality

[albi]

My Fertility specialist gave us the option with going straight onto frozen after stimulated but I'm not sure re stim then another stim.
I finger your on the rollercoaster so how will having a month off really help but prolonge the agony... But that's just me.
I know my cycle after stim was unusually long and my body took a long time to ovulate and the FS said it was from the drugs of the stim cycle.
Best of luck

[nothing2lose]

Update:

Thanks for the info

I ended up doing back to back stims. My second month was better than my first. I had two A1 embies implanted. Unfortunately they didnt stick and I am now doing a FET cycle.... FX!!!!

[onthefly]

You're a busy lady n2l

[nothing2lose]

It was in the TV non-ratings period. I had to fill my days somehow!

No, honestly, it was more about getting old and each month felt (and feels) like an eternity wasted.

[Smejam]

Good Luck n2l I really hope this is your cycle.