Hi ladies! I am 32, we recently had a failed fresh IVF and a failed FET (we are dealing with severe MFI so did IVF with ICSI), I got my period today so are starting the process for another fresh cycle. I have no issues at all - all my bloodwork, ultrasounds, HSG, hysteroscopy, etc showed all clear and good and both cycles went smooth so am frustrated that neither cycle worked. We had a very lengthy discussion with our doctor re: the protocol this time around and am feeling very confident and optimistic, their success rates are world recognized so have doubts with our docs at all. My question is this - are there any foods, drinks, supplements etc that can improve my uterine health/improve chances of implanation? I know there are a lot of wives tales out there just looking for some of you who have had IVF success what your experiences have been? Thanks!
Me and DH - 26years old; IF DX: PCOS, Hypothyroid/Hashimotos(me) IVF #1 April 2012- 15 ER (4/13), 13 Fertilized, 1 transfered (4/16), 3 frozen Beta #1(4/28)-127 Beta #2(4/30)-301 Beta #3(5/7)-5570!! First ultrasound showed 1 strong little heart beat! (5/25) 7/16.. ITS A BOY! Brayden Nicholas Born Dec 29 2012 - 7 lbs 10 oz 20 in
TTC since June 2011 DH diagnosed with Testicular Cancer 8/2010 Low sperm count. Only option IVF with ICSI Starting First cycle Jan/Feb 2012- Canceled due to not responding to BCP and/or Lupron IVF 1.2- stims March 14, ER March 24, 16 R 10F 6 made it to blast ET March 29- transferred two blasts, 4A and 4BA, froze 4 Positive HPT 9dp5dt Beta 1- 385 11dp5dt u/s April 25- one healthy heartbeat EDD 12/12/12>
I know some people mention pineapple cores..I didn't try it, so I can't say anything on the subject.
My RE did a study and found a 5% better implantation rate with acupuncture (my facility does laser). I also did not try that, but I think it may be very beneficial to do so.
04/07/11- PCOS Diagnosis w/GYN. Put on Metformin (1500 mgs) 04/25/11- 1st consultation with RE (Confirmed PCOS & Anovulation) 05/09/11-HSG-All clear! 05/13/11-SA-Normal. Found out on 2/14/12, low Morph (1%). 06/17/11-10 days of Clomid (100, 150) No response. 07/10/11-03/20/12- 5 Injectable (Follistim) IUI cycles; 4 BFN, 1 C/P. (stims ranged from 11 days to 25 days) 05/28/12-Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. 75 mcg Synthroid.
IVF with ICSI in June/July 2013 = BFP!. Beta # 1 = 123. Beta # 2 = 252. Due March 25th. Baby boy arrived March 27, 2013!
FET #1 - 10/4/14 = BFP!! Beta #1 = 179. Beta # 2 = 499. Due June 22nd.
While I can't be sure what made the difference between my BFP and my BFN, but I do have some theories! (1) Pre and post transfer acupuncture...I had been doing regular acu, but I did day of treatment this time. My first transfer was painful and I had a lot of cramping. I didn't have any cramping the second time around. I almost wonder if that helped my little guys settle in. Plus, it was sooooo relaxing! The acupuncturist used the German protocol, so it wasn't customized for me, but I did enjoy it. (2) Assisted Hatching...we tend to have lots of embryos, but they like to decline on the morning of day five. I feel like the AH gave them the extra energy they needed to stick. (3) PIO instead of Endometrin... I started my period on Endometrin, so I wonder if I had some absorption issues with it.
I didn't take any additional supplements or change my diet, so I can't say anything about any other methods. My doseages were a bit different, but we did the same protcol (Lupron St.op). Best of luck with your cycle!
TTC in 2009, Dx: Unexplained IF
Three TI cycles (BFP...miscarriage), five IUI attempts and 2.5 IVF cycles later...BFP!!
12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!!
I didn't do anything special food or drink wise but I did have an acupuncture session the morning of my transfer.
I did this too and I know it's not fool-proof, but our first FET stuck (we never did a fresh cycle due to OHSS) so I would definitely recommend it and say its worth a try!
Skylar Elena and Hollyn Isabella... our two beautiful blessings arrived April 18, 2013!
We are unexplained IF so no (apparent) issues for me or DH. Our only BFP's were with accupuncture. This time, I did accu for my entire cycle, starting well before stims. Good luck!!
TTC# 1 since 5/10 Me:34 Type 1 Diabetes, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Hypothyroid DH:35 Perfect DX: Unexplained IF Many IUI's with various meds all BFFN IVF #1 11/11 canceled due to OHSS IVF #2 Feb/March 2012 ET of 2 on day 3 4/7 BFP! 5/1 u/s blighted ovum IVF #3 July 2012 ET of 3 on day 3 7/24 BFP! Healthy baby girl born at 36w4d on 3/9/13
TTC #2
IVF #4 May/June 2014 ER 6/4 18R 8M 8F ET 6/9 1 blast, 2 frosties
Beta 6/18 BFFN
FET of 2 blasts 7/24...BFP!
Healthy baby girl born at 36w3d on 3/17/15
TTC#3 IVF #5 June 2018- PGS planned, no surviving embryos IVF #6 August 2018- ET of 2 on day 3 - Chemical pregnancy IVF #7 August 2019-....?
I cut up the core of a pineapple into five pieces and ate a piece each day following transfer. I did this with both of my IVF cycles. I'm not sure if it made a difference but I did get a BFP each time. I've also read that avacados are good too. Good luck!
Me- 26 DH-32
TTC since August 2010
Unexplained Infertility
5 rounds of clomid and 4 rounds of tamoxifen = BFN
IUI #1 - Jan 2012 with Tamoxifen - BFN
IUI #2 - Feb 2012 Cancelled
IVF #1- May 2012: BFP on 05/29/12!! 06/01 Beta #1= 122 06/04 Beta #2 74 - C/P
06/07/12 = BFN
Moving onto IVF #2 August 2012
22 retrieved, 13 fertilized, none to freeze
Transferred two embies on 08/19. Beta 1 is 08/31 Beta #1-122 Beta #2- 541 1st U/S 09/12- 1 sac!
Praying this is my take home baby!
My Dr. did an endometrial biopsy to help with implantation. It was done in the cycle prior to my FET. He also put me on high doeses of Folic Acid and B vitamins. B helps with cell reproduction. Lovenox was also added to my protocol. We discovered the MTHFR mutation after failed IVF when RE did the RPL bloodwork. He felt I was having implantation issues as everything else looked so good. All of the above worked for us!
After 6 long years of TTC and a traumatic birth... I finally got to hold my baby in my arms!
'Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.'Psalm 37:4
2006 start TTC
2007 Start w/ RE (Endo and MFI previous marriage)/ 2008 Vericocele surgery/3 clomid cycles 2009 Lap removed stage III endo/ 2 failed IUI/ Divorce
2011 Remarried October 2011 Dx: Endo & DOR/ November 2011- clomid & TI cycle January 2012 IVF~ Flare protocol 10 ER/ 9 mature fertilized with ICSI/ ET- 2 Grade A Blasts/ 4 frozen= BFN Febuary 2012- -Endo Biopsy/ MTHFR diagnosis March 8- FET 2 grade A blasts= BFP!!!!
November 2012- Charles was born by emergency C-Section
Dealing with: Stage III Endo/ DOR/ MTHFR two mutations C677T & A1298C
There is really no way for me to know what made me successful this time. Here is what we did differently. Changed protocols to long lupron, I was on metformin for 6mo before ER and throughout first tri (supposed to help with egg quality and implantation), I used circle+bloom's IVF program and seriously would have gone off the deep end without it, I lost a lot of weight before cycling, also changed dr's and labs. Just for fun, and because I love pineapple, I ate it starting at ET until I ran out. DH cut it so every piece had some core on it. Wishing you the best!
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I couldn't bring myself to try acupuncture (had enough needles in my body, thank you very much) but this cycle only I went for a full body Swedish massage the day before transfer. It was blissfully relaxing and I went into transfer feeling awesome- my blood pressure was down, I had minimal cramping, and I was just much less stressed out.
That combined with PIO (never had luck with crinone but had both of my pregnancies were on PIO) and two absolutely rockstar hatching day 5 embryos got me to this point
Friends for 17 years. Married 10. TTC since Jan 2009.
2012: Lost "Peanut" at 17weeks to PTL/IC.
2013: IVF#3/FET#4 Elisabeth CJ born April 30, 2014 Cerclage, P17, and 3 months of bed rest brought us our Rainbow.
My RE did a study and found a 5% better implantation rate with acupuncture (my facility does laser). I also did not try that, but I think it may be very beneficial to do so.
I must go to the same place...because we did do the laser acupuncture before & after transfer of our FET. The RE also let me go back to normal activity the next day other than heavy lifting & exercise...I've heard that that helps get the blood flowing to the uterus...which helps with implantation.
I also ate pineapple core & pineapple...can't say that is what worked but I was willing to try anything..we were unable to do our fresh cycle due to slow growers so only have experience with FET.
My issues were just ver low AMH (0.48)...so a few months prior to our fresh I began taking DHEA supplements and royal jelly...might have improved our egg quality which could have helped too. I also drank POM juice which is supposed to help with lining...although I don't think I drank it with our FET.
My RE did a study and found a 5% better implantation rate with acupuncture (my facility does laser). I also did not try that, but I think it may be very beneficial to do so.
I must go to the same place...because we did do the laser acupuncture before & after transfer of our FET. The RE also let me go back to normal activity the next day other than heavy lifting & exercise...I've heard that that helps get the blood flowing to the uterus...which helps with implantation.
I also ate pineapple core & pineapple...can't say that is what worked but I was willing to try anything..we were unable to do our fresh cycle due to slow growers so only have experience with FET.
My issues were just ver low AMH (0.48)...so a few months prior to our fresh I began taking DHEA supplements and royal jelly...might have improved our egg quality which could have helped too. I also drank POM juice which is supposed to help with lining...although I don't think I drank it with our FET.
My RE did a study and found a 5% better implantation rate with acupuncture (my facility does laser). I also did not try that, but I think it may be very beneficial to do so.
I must go to the same place...because we did do the laser acupuncture before & after transfer of our FET. The RE also let me go back to normal activity the next day other than heavy lifting & exercise...I've heard that that helps get the blood flowing to the uterus...which helps with implantation.
I also ate pineapple core & pineapple...can't say that is what worked but I was willing to try anything..we were unable to do our fresh cycle due to slow growers so only have experience with FET.
My issues were just ver low AMH (0.48)...so a few months prior to our fresh I began taking DHEA supplements and royal jelly...might have improved our egg quality which could have helped too. I also drank POM juice which is supposed to help with lining...although I don't think I drank it with our FET.
Thanks ladies! I did a hysteroscopy with D&C on 9/19 (this was my 3rd hysteroscopy in the last 2 years) - docs said everything inside looked great they wanted to just do a "clean sweep" - hoping this helps!
Another vote for acupuncture. I started going 3x's a week with the beginning of my IVF cycle (wish I'd started earlier), and had pre ER and pre & post ET treatments. I'm not a fan of needles, but I swear, the majority of them I cannot feel at all. I still go three times a week.
I also did massage therapy and went for a weekly massage throughout the cycle, and then for three days in a row prior to ET. I go to Massage Envy because I can buy packages. I went into ET so relaxed I was practically high.
I tried to stay well hydrated, I already take a total of 4 mg of Folic acid daily, tried to get lot's of sleep and relax as much as I could during the day. I would have done Circle + Bloom if I had found it.
I did 24 hours of bed rest after ET, and 48 hours of practically bed rest. I kept my hips propped up and a heating pad on low on my abdomen, 1 hour on, 1 hour off (ish, I didn't keep it on a timer or anything).
We also did ICSI with AH.
Good luck to you. I don't know if any of it made a difference, but I believe it did. I hope to see you over here soon!
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Thanks for your feedback! I had a hysteroscopy with D&C on 9/19 (this was the 3rd hysteroscopy I had in the last 2 years) all showed clear as did the previous ones, our doc recommended the D&C to sort of "clean me out" - in addition to IVF with ISCI this time around we did the D&C, are doing PICSI, coculture AND assisted hatching - sort of going all in with hopes we will finally get our BFP
Re: How can I improve my chances of successful implantation after a failed FET & IVF?
Me and DH - 26years old; IF DX: PCOS, Hypothyroid/Hashimotos(me)
IVF #1 April 2012- 15 ER (4/13), 13 Fertilized, 1 transfered (4/16), 3 frozen
Beta #1(4/28)-127 Beta #2(4/30)-301 Beta #3(5/7)-5570!!
First ultrasound showed 1 strong little heart beat! (5/25) 7/16.. ITS A BOY!
Brayden Nicholas Born Dec 29 2012 - 7 lbs 10 oz 20 in
DH diagnosed with Testicular Cancer 8/2010
Low sperm count. Only option IVF with ICSI
Starting First cycle Jan/Feb 2012- Canceled due to not responding to BCP and/or Lupron
IVF 1.2- stims March 14, ER March 24, 16 R 10F 6 made it to blast
ET March 29- transferred two blasts, 4A and 4BA, froze 4
Positive HPT 9dp5dt Beta 1- 385 11dp5dt
u/s April 25- one healthy heartbeat
EDD 12/12/12>
I know some people mention pineapple cores..I didn't try it, so I can't say anything on the subject.
My RE did a study and found a 5% better implantation rate with acupuncture (my facility does laser). I also did not try that, but I think it may be very beneficial to do so.
04/07/11- PCOS Diagnosis w/GYN. Put on Metformin (1500 mgs)
04/25/11- 1st consultation with RE (Confirmed PCOS & Anovulation)
05/09/11-HSG-All clear! 05/13/11-SA-Normal. Found out on 2/14/12, low Morph (1%).
06/17/11-10 days of Clomid (100, 150) No response.
07/10/11-03/20/12- 5 Injectable (Follistim) IUI cycles; 4 BFN, 1 C/P. (stims ranged from 11 days to 25 days)
05/28/12-Diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. 75 mcg Synthroid.
IVF with ICSI in June/July 2013 = BFP!. Beta # 1 = 123. Beta # 2 = 252. Due March 25th. Baby boy arrived March 27, 2013!
FET #1 - 10/4/14 = BFP!! Beta #1 = 179. Beta # 2 = 499. Due June 22nd.
Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
E & C Born 10/19/2012
While I can't be sure what made the difference between my BFP and my BFN, but I do have some theories! (1) Pre and post transfer acupuncture...I had been doing regular acu, but I did day of treatment this time. My first transfer was painful and I had a lot of cramping. I didn't have any cramping the second time around. I almost wonder if that helped my little guys settle in. Plus, it was sooooo relaxing! The acupuncturist used the German protocol, so it wasn't customized for me, but I did enjoy it. (2) Assisted Hatching...we tend to have lots of embryos, but they like to decline on the morning of day five. I feel like the AH gave them the extra energy they needed to stick. (3) PIO instead of Endometrin... I started my period on Endometrin, so I wonder if I had some absorption issues with it.
I didn't take any additional supplements or change my diet, so I can't say anything about any other methods. My doseages were a bit different, but we did the same protcol (Lupron St.op). Best of luck with your cycle!
12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!!
I did this too and I know it's not fool-proof, but our first FET stuck (we never did a fresh cycle due to OHSS) so I would definitely recommend it and say its worth a try!
Me:34 Type 1 Diabetes, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Hypothyroid DH:35 Perfect
DX: Unexplained IF
Many IUI's with various meds all BFFN
IVF #1 11/11 canceled due to OHSS
IVF #2 Feb/March 2012 ET of 2 on day 3 4/7 BFP! 5/1 u/s blighted ovum
IVF #3 July 2012 ET of 3 on day 3 7/24 BFP!
Healthy baby girl born at 36w4d on 3/9/13
TTC#3
IVF #5 June 2018- PGS planned, no surviving embryos
IVF #6 August 2018- ET of 2 on day 3 - Chemical pregnancy
IVF #7 August 2019-....?
TTC since August 2010
Unexplained Infertility
5 rounds of clomid and 4 rounds of tamoxifen = BFN
IUI #1 - Jan 2012 with Tamoxifen - BFN IUI #2 - Feb 2012 Cancelled
IVF #1- May 2012: BFP on 05/29/12!! 06/01 Beta #1= 122 06/04 Beta #2 74 - C/P
06/07/12 = BFN Moving onto IVF #2 August 2012
22 retrieved, 13 fertilized, none to freeze
Transferred two embies on 08/19. Beta 1 is 08/31 Beta #1-122 Beta #2- 541
1st U/S 09/12- 1 sac!
Praying this is my take home baby!
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After 6 long years of TTC and a traumatic birth... I finally got to hold my baby in my arms!
'Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.'Psalm 37:4
2006 start TTC
2007 Start w/ RE (Endo and MFI previous marriage)/ 2008 Vericocele surgery/3 clomid cycles
2009 Lap removed stage III endo/ 2 failed IUI/ Divorce
2011 Remarried
October 2011 Dx: Endo & DOR/ November 2011- clomid & TI cycle
January 2012 IVF~ Flare protocol 10 ER/ 9 mature fertilized with ICSI/ ET- 2 Grade A Blasts/ 4 frozen= BFN
Febuary 2012- -Endo Biopsy/ MTHFR diagnosis
March 8- FET 2 grade A blasts= BFP!!!!
November 2012- Charles was born by emergency C-Section
Dealing with:
Stage III Endo/ DOR/ MTHFR two mutations C677T & A1298C
Currently TTC #2 FET planned January 2014
TTC since May 2006. After 3 failed Clomid cycles, 2 failed Injectibles/IUIs, 2 failed IVFs and 1 failed FET, we moved on to adoption!
Last ditch FET resulted in BFP, and identical twin girls!
I couldn't bring myself to try acupuncture (had enough needles in my body, thank you very much) but this cycle only I went for a full body Swedish massage the day before transfer. It was blissfully relaxing and I went into transfer feeling awesome- my blood pressure was down, I had minimal cramping, and I was just much less stressed out.
That combined with PIO (never had luck with crinone but had both of my pregnancies were on PIO) and two absolutely rockstar hatching day 5 embryos got me to this point
Friends for 17 years. Married 10. TTC since Jan 2009.
2013: IVF#3/FET#4 Elisabeth CJ born April 30, 2014
Cerclage, P17, and 3 months of bed rest brought us our Rainbow.
Dum spiro, spero.
I must go to the same place...because we did do the laser acupuncture before & after transfer of our FET. The RE also let me go back to normal activity the next day other than heavy lifting & exercise...I've heard that that helps get the blood flowing to the uterus...which helps with implantation.
I also ate pineapple core & pineapple...can't say that is what worked but I was willing to try anything..we were unable to do our fresh cycle due to slow growers so only have experience with FET.
My issues were just ver low AMH (0.48)...so a few months prior to our fresh I began taking DHEA supplements and royal jelly...might have improved our egg quality which could have helped too. I also drank POM juice which is supposed to help with lining...although I don't think I drank it with our FET.
Good luck!
I must go to the same place...because we did do the laser acupuncture before & after transfer of our FET. The RE also let me go back to normal activity the next day other than heavy lifting & exercise...I've heard that that helps get the blood flowing to the uterus...which helps with implantation.
I also ate pineapple core & pineapple...can't say that is what worked but I was willing to try anything..we were unable to do our fresh cycle due to slow growers so only have experience with FET.
My issues were just ver low AMH (0.48)...so a few months prior to our fresh I began taking DHEA supplements and royal jelly...might have improved our egg quality which could have helped too. I also drank POM juice which is supposed to help with lining...although I don't think I drank it with our FET.
Good luck!
I must go to the same place...because we did do the laser acupuncture before & after transfer of our FET. The RE also let me go back to normal activity the next day other than heavy lifting & exercise...I've heard that that helps get the blood flowing to the uterus...which helps with implantation.
I also ate pineapple core & pineapple...can't say that is what worked but I was willing to try anything..we were unable to do our fresh cycle due to slow growers so only have experience with FET.
My issues were just ver low AMH (0.48)...so a few months prior to our fresh I began taking DHEA supplements and royal jelly...might have improved our egg quality which could have helped too. I also drank POM juice which is supposed to help with lining...although I don't think I drank it with our FET.
Good luck!