Firstly I just want to give you some of these - I know the place you're in right now, and its horrible
Like Dutchie said, unfortunately your first cycle is such an experiment - they have no idea how the drugs will respond in your body so its all just a game of trial & error unfortunately...
My TTC story is massive so I'll try & simplify it for the purpose of this post but we have had numerous disappointments along the way as well.
Our first cycle was similar to yours - small dosage of FSH drugs (1. because it was the first cycle & 2. because I have had a child previously) - we got 8 eggs, half fertilised but none made it by the time of transfer.
Our second cycle was very similar, but we had a very slow embryo transferred, nothing.
They changed protocol for our 3rd & 4th cycles - got better results, but still no pregnancy.
After doing lots of research into doctors etc, I found a specialist that did a lot of testing & found similar issues to yours in regards to my tubes... they were leaking toxic fluid into my uterus that was causing the embryos to expel.
I had the surgery for my tubes done in December, and we are almost through our 5th cycle - first one since finding out about the problems with my tubes & our first one using ICSI as well.
We got much better quality embryos this time round - are due for transfer tomorrow & waiting at the moment to see how my 5 embies are doing this morning....
I just wanted to give you a little of my history so you could see that things can improve - I know how you're feeling & I feel for you sweetheart - but I promise there are many different protocols/tests/specialists that can happen for you to get better results... don't give up hope
My advice for you would to start with some acupuncture straight away on a regular basis - find a practitioner that specialises in fertility/IVF issues.
The acupuncture is excellent to improve egg quality, sperm, the lining of your uterus & implantation of the embryo.
There are extra tests you can have done for your husband with the sperm... not all specialists will do them as they're not the normal ones they can do... and they cost but you will get solid results.
Please remember there is so much they can change - and different cycles as far as the IVF goes, so take faith in all of the different options.
They will more than likely increase your FSH dose this time round, and ICSI will definately help with the fertilisation.
Ask as many questions as you need to - and this site is an amazing source for info.... with some pretty fantastic & inspiring women who have been to hell & back a few times over in reach of their dream
Theres not many left now, but I would check out the TTC journal section, & also read through the blogs from some of the lovely ladies in regards to their experiences with IVF... you'll find that you're not alone (and your situation is very common)... that will put you at ease straight away & thats the first step to carry on
My very very best wishes for your journey - please feel free to ask away if you have any more questions, there are so many of us here that can help & support you.
I just wanted to support what the other girls said. This ivf business is full of unexpected twists and turns, many of them disappointing but hopefully with a big reward at the end. My partner and I were "unexplained" at first. Told to go away and keep trying. Then (after some different sperm tests), they told us DH's sperm wouldn't fertilise eggs and that we would need ICSI. I was devastated about needing IVF. However, just as we started, I found out I was pregnant, naturally. Then it turned out to be ectopic - so unfair and meant I had to wait 4 months before trying again. They also decided it couldnt be a problem with his sperm (because I had been pregnant) but maybe it was my tubes (hence the ectopic). Again, ivf was the answer. So we tried and after 4 unsuccessful IVF attempts, I had a laparoscopy. Turns out my tubes are fine but I have endometriosis and submucosal fibroids. So they said that was probably the answer and if we treated it, it would all be ok. another operation and 2 more months of not trying. Then, after another 4 cycles I'm still not pregnant so it looks like that was wrong as well. What I've learned is that the finishing line often moves.
But on the bright side, each stim cycle is different. I had one cycle where out of 14 eggs, only one made it to day 2. No reason for this, just a bad cycle. The next month I had 14 eggs, 10 fertilised, 7 were fantastic (grade 1 or 2). I did exactly the same protocol as the bad cycle. Didn't change a thing. One bad cycle doesnt mean they will all be bad, hopefully you will be luckier next time.
- I know the place you're in right now, and its horrible
but we have had numerous disappointments along the way as well.
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