IVF with PCOS (at 40)

knottie436fc7eb05e536e7

I'm new to this forum, nice to connect with you all. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS after having difficulty conceiving for a couple of years (after an easy conception/pregnancy with my first child, and unfortunately, a miscarriage subsequently)- IUI did not help for two cycles so decided to move onto IVF due to my "advanced" age (40). I am feeling nervous but mostly hopeful as I hear that IVF is very effective for PCOS + older age (at least getting the highest quality embryos may help with healthier pregnancies and live births). 

To be frank, I am feeling emotional... I did not picture IVF being in my/our family's future. But I do see it as the best foot forward and mostly feel optimistic and excited. 

Any hopeful stories out there or words of encouragement? Especially in the ~40 age group or those with PCOS? 
There is something to be said about being a part of a community, albeit virtual. The feeling of being less alone is a huge help in itself. 
- Tina. 

britters314

Hello, welcome to the forum! This board isn’t very active right now, so it’s great to get someone else joining in! We have weekly threads you can post in and it would also be a good idea to update your username to people can remember who you are.

I just did an embryo transfer and am about to do another one and I definitely relate to the feeling of not thinking I would have had to do this. IVF is definitely a hard road to go down.