IVF Stats - please share your story here

Age: 27
How long TTC: 8 months when found out have almost no chances of conceiving naturally
Diagnosis (fertility problem): All good on my side
Treatments you have had for the above:
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: Had one IVF in March 2011
Supplements taken while TTC: Fish Oil, Vit C. Have also been taking chinese herbs from my acupuncturist a few weeks prior to starting IVF
Special diet/nutrition: Trying to eat healthy, fish at least one a week, lots of nuts and seeds, LSA seeds on cereal every morning, minimal bread/sugars, brown rice etc.
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): Have been going to Vitalis for acupuncture, did about 8 sessions before IVF and a session before and after ET. Have also started doing yoga during the IVF, helps me relax and calm down.
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend: CircleBloom.com, have been listening to their wonderful podcasts and reading the blog, have also purchased the IVF relaxation/visualisation audio. The Infertility Cure book by Randine Lewis is great if you are into traditional chinese medicine/acupuncture. Also listening to the podcasts by Sue Dumais, lots of wonderful support, infertility info, resources. And Sarah Holland's Fertility Mindset TV website is great!

PARTNER
Age: 25
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Not sure what the actual diagnosis is, will be asking the FS to tell us so that I can do further research online. Count is very low, way under 1mil, low motility and morphology too. They called in triple defect
Treatments he has had for the above: Doctors say there is no treatment and sent us straight to IVF + ICSI
Supplements taken while TTC: Menevit (3 months before starting IVF), Fish Oil, chinese herbs, Vit C.
Now has also started taking Multivit, CoQ10, Spirulina (+ other superfoods powder), and have just ordered L-Arginine and Carnitine to add to this!
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): Has been going to acupuncture, about 9 session prior to EC.
Now starting acupuncture again before the next cycle.

IVF
Fertility Clinic: Repromed, Auckland
Consultant/FS: Guy Gudex
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Very happy with their service. Mostly deal with nurses though, would like a bit more feedback from the doctor and the embryologist following the EC and during the waiting days before the ET; nurses didn't really know much about the embryos.
Protocol you were on: Short protocol, went very quick. Puregon (150 ml) and Orgalutran (250 ml). Ovidrel for trigger injection.
How many eggs collected: 8
How many eggs fertilised: 7
DH's sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): fresh sample, but next time will probably try TESA though need to do a bit more research on this to understand what the difference is and whether it's worth it?
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 1 3-day 8 cell transferred. There were two more growing at this stage.
Any frosties left: None survived till day 5 so no frosties :(
Result: BFN. Have to do another cycle from the start. Currently thinking June/July but DH will do more SA tests before then to see if the supplements/acupuncture have made any difference.

This is a great idea :-)

YOU
Age: 40 (at time of IVF) now 41
How long TTC: 3 years
Diagnosis (fertility problem): unexplained
Treatments you have had for the above: clomid
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: one
Supplements taken while TTC: folic acid acupuncture
Special diet/nutrition: healthy food, limited caffeine and alcohol
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend: acupuncture, resting and try and enjoy it - if that's possible. I was terrified of all the needles for IVF but my hubby was amazing and had me laughing every time we did them. I made him do them as I just couldn't face injecting myself

PARTNER
Age: 38 at time of IVF now 39
Diagnosis (fertility problem): no problem
Treatments he has had for the above: none
Supplements taken while TTC: limited caffeine and alcohol, healthy diet
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):

IVF
Fertility Clinic: Fertility Plus
Consultant/FS: Paul Robinson
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Both were amazing and I'm going to return next month for FET. Would definitely recommend Paul, he was lovely.
Protocol you were on:
How many eggs collected: 9
How many eggs fertilised: 5
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 2 embies
Any frosties left: 3 embies
Result: positive pregnancy. Sadly our lovely little girl was born with a rare heart and lung condition and passed away the next day

Good wishes, peace and baby dust to you all

S xxxx

Edited by bikershaz

Hi Sunshinewife, very good idea:

YOU
Age: 34
How long TTC: 5
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Unexplained
Treatments you have had for the above: Lap & Dye, Clomid x 9
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: 0
Supplements taken while TTC: Elevit
Special diet/nutrition: No coffee or alchol
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): Acupuncture (but not seriosly)
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend:

PARTNER
Age: 38
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Unexplained
Treatments he has had for the above: None
Supplements taken while TTC: None
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): None (typical male!)

IVF
Fertility Clinic: FA
Consultant/FS: Lakshmi Ravakanti
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Very happy
Protocol you were on: Long cycle
How many eggs collected: 11 eggs
How many eggs fertilised: 8 fert
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): Fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 1 Day 3
Any frosties left: 4 frosties
Result: 3 x transfers, 1 x Chem that did rise but fell away after a couple of weeks, 1 x BFP unfort M/c at 7 weeks and 1 x BFN, other two frosties didn't survive the thaw.

Just started round # 2. Best of luck to everyone!

Edited by ScaredyCat

YOU
Age: 33 (at time of treatment) now 34
How long TTC: 5 years
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Unexplained
Treatments you have had for the above: Lap & dye x2, hysteroscopy
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: 2
Supplements taken while TTC: Multi vitamin (can't remember name), Clomifen
Special diet/nutrition: I'm vego but also cut out caffeine and only had a little choc, tried chinese herbs
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): acupuncture, shiatsu, yoga and gym
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend:

PARTNER
Age: 40 at time of treatment (now 41)
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Unexplained
Treatments he has had for the above: SA
Supplements taken while TTC: zinc
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):

IVF
Fertility Clinic: FCH Hamburg, germany
Consultant/FS: Dr KC Loebbecke
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Wonderful!!
Protocol you were on: Short
How many eggs collected: 1st cycle - 8 eggs, 2nd cycle 10 eggs
How many eggs fertilised: 1st cycle - 2, 2nd cycle 6 (but 4 were genetically abnormal so left with 2)
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 1st cycle - 2 transferred on day 3, 2nd cycle 2 transferred on day 2
Any frosties left: nope
Result: BFP on 2nd cycle. We did genetic testing on our second cycle and I would do that again as it weeded out the embies that weren't going to grow anyway. xxx

YOU
Age: 29 at time of IVF
How long TTC: 11 months found out no chance of concieving naturally
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Unsure if my endo would have played any part
Treatments you have had for the above:
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles:
Supplements taken while TTC: folic acid and multi vitamins
Special diet/nutrition: Tried to eat healthly, cut down on coffee, lots of water
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend:

PARTNER
Age: 29 at time of IVF cycle
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Low sperm count (under 1 million)
Treatments he has had for the above:
Supplements taken while TTC:
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):

IVF
Fertility Clinic: Fertility Associates Wellington
Consultant/FS: John Hutton
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Fantastic support
Protocol you were on: Long cycle with the pill
How many eggs collected: 16
How many eggs fertilised: 11
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 1 transferred at 3 days
Any frosties left: 7
Result: Postive result. Our little girl was 2 in January. Now trying to decide whether to use some of the frozen ones soon!

YOU
Age: 32
How long TTC: 2 years
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Possible blocked tube
Treatments you have had for the above: 3 cycles of clomiphine
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: 1
Supplements taken while TTC: Elevate
Special diet/nutrition: No cafeine, alchol and lots of water especially over the dreaded 2 week wait.
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): None
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend: The Ohbaby forum was a blessing

PARTNER
Age: 37
Diagnosis (fertility problem): Antibodies
Treatments he has had for the above: none
Supplements taken while TTC: None
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):

IVF
Fertility Clinic: FA AKL
Consultant/FS: Dr Fisher
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Very professional and lovely people but sometimes it does feel like a money making business.
Protocol you were on: ICIS
How many eggs collected: 21
How many eggs fertilised: 5
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): Fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 1 transferd frozen 2 months after EC as had OHS
Any frosties left: 4 little darlings
Result: BFP - I'm 26 weeks and can't wait to meet our little man!

My wishes and thoughts are with all those that are currently going through IVF it is a tough journey but have faith you will get there!

YOU
Age: 37 at the time of IVF
How long TTC: Can't remember exactly now but between 2.5 - 3 years
Diagnosis (fertility problem): unexplained, although my AMH wasn't too flash and I had very mild endo - but not bad enough to contribute to not getting pregnant
Treatments you have had for the above: Laperoscopy and hysteroscopy, 3 cycles of clomid that didn't work
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: nil
Supplements taken while TTC: Elevit
Special diet/nutrition: I gave up coffee the day I started taking the pill - I did drink decaf though. I'd cut down to one a day about a year prior to that and totally cut out coke/V etc.
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): I had weekly acupuncture for 3 months prior to starting IVF, weekly sessions during and a session both immediately before and after EC
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend:

PARTNER
Age: 33 at the time
Diagnosis (fertility problem): borderline poor mobility and morphology
Treatments he has had for the above: Nil
Supplements taken while TTC: Menevit
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):

IVF
Fertility Clinic: FA
Consultant/FS: Mary Birdsall
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Nothing but great things to say - Mary and her nurses were fantastic. Love her.
Protocol you were on: Microflare with pill
How many eggs collected: 12 (I'm pretty sure)
How many eggs fertilised: 11 (if 12 is correct - all but one did)
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): Fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: one blasty on day five
Any frosties left: three day 6 blasties
Result: A beautiful nine month old daughter

bikershaz, I'm so sorry about your daughter hun. All the best for your FET - sending you loads of baby dust.

And Rooella - HUGE amounts of baby dust to you too - you soo deserve a baby hun.

And baby dust to everyone else too - hang in there ladies.

Edited by gannet

Wow Kazper, you had quite a journey, ah!? How did you cope with the BFN in the first round, and how long did you wait before doing another IVF cycle? Was your second cycle also a long one with the pill?

I am currently waiting for that 'feeling' or a sign that it's time to try another IVF cycle... but don't think mentally I'm ready yet, I simply can't visualise a BFP at the end of it....and to me that means a lot :-/

Gosh, am still marvelling at how lucky you were to finally turn that little frostie into a BFP and a healhty bub! That's the type of stories I was hoping to read :) gives me so much encouragement!

also, can I ask what test your DH did to find out it wasn't genetic? Are you talking about the Y chromosome micro deletion?

Thanks heaps! :)

Awwww sunshineWife I felt exactly the same hun. We waited 6 months to do the second round of ivf. I gained some weight during the first one because I got milk OHSS and the dr and DH suggested I take some time out and felt personally I wanted to get my health back on track again for the second one.

Actually the genetic part the dr just asked if any men in his family had issues with having children lol, but they all bread like rabbits, so they just assumed it wasn't genetic, but he had bloods for everything, even cholesterol etc (dr did health check) and it came back really good and because of history with no smoking and the fact he never drank they put it down to unexplained. They could have gone in to it further, but that would have been a lot of money and still wouldn't have gotten us our baby.

Yes both cycles were long courses. My dosages for drugs were changes second time round due to the mild OHSS from the first cycle.

Re coping, really hard. The dread of having one cycle over like that and only one left scared me a lot. Especially when the second one didn't work. I had heard that there is less chance with a frostie and our dr said he didn't think it would work and that we needed to look in to other options, but low in behold, miracles do happen

YOU
Age: 39
How long TTC: N/A - No longer had fallopian tubes (but have a 19 year old son conceived naturally

Diagnosis (fertility problem): as above
Treatments you have had for the above: none
Number or previous IVF/IUI cycles: none
Supplements taken while TTC: none
Special diet/nutrition: none
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful): none
Fertility books, online resources etc you would recommend:

PARTNER
Age: 32
Diagnosis (fertility problem): none
Treatments he has had for the above: n/a
Supplements taken while TTC: none
Other treatments/ alternative therapies you have tried (fertility yoga, acupuncture, naturopath etc. How long, where, any other details that might be helpful):
none

IVF
Fertility Clinic: Fertility Associates Wellington
Consultant/FS: Stegmann
Feedback about the clinic and FS: Professional, candid, warm
Protocol you were on: IVF
How many eggs collected: 12
How many eggs fertilised: 12
DH’s sample (fresh, frozen, TESA, PESA etc): fresh
How many embryos transferred and on what day: 1 blasty on day 5
Any frosties left: 3
Result: BFP