How many IVF tries?

[Marz]

Hello there,

I was just wondering how many times people have done IVF before falling pregnant?

My DH and I have been trying to conceive for 4 years now. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endo just over a year ago, and had a laporoscopy to remove it. We have gone through 5 cycles of IVF (1 stim and 4 FT) with no luck at all.

I was just wondering how many times it can take to fall pregnant. I guess I'm just losing faith, and dont really know how much more I can take of the emotional rollercoaster.

Marz

[lise]

Hi Marz,

my DH and I were very lucky and fell pregnant on our second cycle, but I know of some women who have gone through 15 cycles before achieving the elusive BFP so please don't give up hope!! There are a couple of threads around you may find useful, including o w for LTTTC success stories which are very inspiring.

Wishing you all the very best xx

lise

[Loula]

although i am yet to birth my first child and have 6 chemical/ BO pg i am now 20 weeks pg after 15 cycles of IVF, 5 full stims (two with OHSS) and 10 FETs in 7 years of treatment

Never give up.

x

[Marz]

Hi lise - thanks so much for your words of encouragement, they mean soo much, and help alot. I'll def have a look at the LTTTC success stories, as i really need to hear some inspiring stories to keep me going. xx

Hi Loula - congratulations!!! wow 15 cycles!! you are definitely an inspiration for me to keep going then. xx

[S'rose]

Hi Marz, in theory "they" say that you have a one in six chance... Having said that, in reality it can be a whole different story.
I've done 2 stim cycles and 2 FET's with no success, plus 3 other years of BBT, IUI and all the other usual attempts And I have no explanation as to why I have not yet conceived.
Don't lose faith, women try for many years through many transfers... The most important part of the process I think is to take the best care of yourself possible. Even if a break is the answer just to regain some faith and strength, then take the time to be kind to you and your body..

[barney]

good luk in the near future hunny keep your chin up and stay positive never give up.
it took me 3x full stim cycles and 2 x fet on the 2nd fet all natural i got my bfp

[NatalieB]

Hi
We had 5 unsuccesful cycles of IVF/ICSI before our 6th attempt resulted in pregnancy.
Everyone is different and you just need to keep trying. It is all worth it when you are holding ur ittle miracle in your arms.
Try to stay positive and keep trying xoxox

[Janie71]

Hi Marz,

I'm sending you soooo much luck and positive vibes. I really do hope that you get your forever baby soon. I was at Melbourne IVF also (my FS and the nurses were AWESOME). I had one stimulated cycle that resulted in a BFN and then I was so incredibly lucky to fall pregnant on our first HRT FET. We now have an amazing 1 year old daughter. I really believe that I was lucky. I am the one in my relationship that has the fertility problems (PCOS) and as such I thought it would potentially take us longer. I think it just sometimes that all the stars align and that can be the luck of the draw - you know what I mean - your body responding in the right way, and the right embryo being transferred. Please don't give up hope. I know of so many wonderful mummies in here that have had long journeys and are now either pregnant or have their babies in their arms.

Looking forward to following your TTC journey and then your pregnancy journey.

Janie xxx

[NatalieB]

Just relised I said 6 cycles

We actually had 6 trys, our 2nd try our embryos didn't survive the thaw. So we had 5 embryo transfers & 3 actual cycles of collecting eggs.

I guess it took us, 3 full cycles, 6 trys & 5 transfers (3 freash & 2 frozen) We got our BFP on third cycle, 5th embryo trandfer - freash.

[Aramis7]

7 cycles for us...in two+ years.

But you know what....ITS WORTH IT!!!. We now have a beautiful 6 month old daughter.

all the best

[shazld]

Hi Marz,

I fell PG on our 6th transfer but my cervix gave way at 16w, then our next PG was on our 11th. He was born at 25w but is a feral 20m old now lol.

Dont ever let it beat you!!

GL
Shazz.

[~BecD~]

Hi Marz - we had a chem pg on our 7th attempt, and a miscarriage on our 8th cycle (both FET), so it can take a while. Other people fall first go - unfortunately for us it is the luck of the draw