Pregnant on First IVF Stories

Kristendianne · April 2011

Hi Ladies,

I am about to begin my first IVF. We have MFI and I seem to be checking out okay. I am in an infertility support group and everyone seems to be doing IVF's that do not work, even with multiple tries.

I'm getting very emotional about this. I was hoping to hear some first time IVF success stories. Thanks!!!

Mrs. Mo · April 2011

We didn't have MFI- our IF was on my end ( hypothyroid) but IVF #1 worked for us !

CallMeAl · April 2011

Our diagnosis is severe MFI, and we were successful (so far) on IVF/ICSI try #1. I technically have mild PCOS, but I don't really buy that diagnosis as all of my bloodwork came back fine and I do not have cystic ovaries.

Are you using ICSI? How severe is your MFI?

I'm happy to answer any of your questions. Good luck!

Eriksgal · April 2011

It worked for us the first time and I was shocked. We have severe MFI and DOR. We even paid for a two cycle package because I didn't think it would work the first time. I feel very lucky! Honestly you just never know...some people get tons of eggs, lots of embies and then BFN.

ColleenS629 · April 2011

The only thing that was wrong with us was 3% morph (I also have an arcuate uterus but I'm told that it's not an issue). This pregnancy is a result of our first IVF. We had ICSI done on all of my eggs. Good luck!

Kristendianne · April 2011

We are using ICSI. Our MFI is pretty severe. His sperm count was 22, only 2 were viable.

Thanks for the encouragement!

Yellow_Daisy · April 2011

Our dx is 100% MFI, azoospermia. We used a donor and were successful on our first IVF. Good Luck!

gymnst1013 · April 2011

We also have MFI and our first IVF w/ ICSI worked. I'm so thankful for that!!! It can definitely happen

Hang in there!

krysiahamaty · April 2011

MH has sperm anitbodies and we tried 2 IUI's with no luck but our first IVF was a success!!! Good luck!!!

Romeo&Denise · April 2011

We didn't have MFI, we were unexplained IF.

Our first 1/2 IVF, 1/2 ICSI cycle did work out for us. Wishing you lots of luck with your cycle!

CallMeAl · April 2011

Kristendianne:

We are using ICSI. Our MFI is pretty severe. His sperm count was 22, only 2 were viable.

Thanks for the encouragement!

We have 0% morph, about 6 % motility and very low count... about 100,000. Something that our clinic did that really helped DH was that DH went before our IVF cycle started and froze a back up sample. It really took the pressure off of DH on the day of our ER. And I knew that there would be enough sperm, even if his condition worsened or he got sick, etc. Don't know if that's an option for your situation, but just wanted to offer it up.

diego299 · April 2011

We got a BFP on our first IVF and we have a combination of problems. Good luck!

TXwife9 · April 2011

We have MFI and got our BFP with our first IVF. Good luck!

MyShellyBelly · April 2011

Our first round with IVF was with an RE who was a complete joke and we didn't make it to ET. We then switched to a FABULOUS RE and clinic and got our BFP with IVF with ICSI.

Our IF was also caused by MFI.

Good luck sweetie!

Kuleama · April 2011

Our diagnosis was severe MFI due to MH having testicular cancer at age 16. Our only option was IVF w/ICSI after mTESE. After several tests, we found out he had retrograde ejaculation with a veeerrrryyyy small amount of sperm in the urine samples. After doing the mTESE, they recovered 10 vials of sperm (enough for 10 rounds of IVF). The motility was only about 9% but still usable for IVF w/ ICSI. We were successful on our first try!

Best of luck to you - MFI is really difficult!

MrsLoos · April 2011

Our dx is stage IV endo and mild MFI. We got lucky with IVF #1!

kbeach82 · April 2011

MFI is part of our dx (in addition to PCO, no S, and mild ovulatory dysfunction). IVF #1 w/ICSI brought us our miracle boy. Good luck!!

heathercara · April 2011

Our first IVF was switched to an IUI because I only had one egg. Our second "attempt" I had two eggs so they went forward with the IVF. Used ICSI and we were successful. Best of luck!!

gymnst1013 · April 2011

Eriksgal:
It worked for us the first time and I was shocked. We have severe MFI and DOR. We even paid for a two cycle package because I didn't think it would work the first time. I feel very lucky! Honestly you just never know...some people get tons of eggs, lots of embies and then BFN.

We were the same way - did a cost share with 3 fresh and 3 frozen attempts to give us a backup if the first one didn't work. We only got 7 eggs and of those only 3 fertilized and it still worked!

LnR70707 · April 2011

IVF w/ ICSI #1 was successful for us. I had Stage I endo removed via Lap, no issues with DH.

September2007 · April 2011

We got pregnant with our first round IVF w/rescue ICSI, after 2 failed IUIs. And, we're having twins! Don't give up hope!!

ETA: we were diagnosed as unexplained but DH always had borderline low numbers. Although not officially diagnosed with MFI, I'm thinking there was a little something going on there.

Thinking of you...

sail123 · April 2011

IVF #1 worked for us after multiple failed IUIs.

gripgirl · April 2011

We have MFI. My DH only has 1% normal/usable sperm. We did IVF w/ ICIS and so far it worked for us. Good luck to you!

Swede25 · April 2011

I got pregnant with this baby on our first IVF attempt. I had been pregnant twice on my own previously, but both ended in miscarriage. After trying for almost a year again, we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility (nothing is wrong with either of us). Did 3 IUIs and none worked. With the IVF, we transferred 2 grade 2 embryos, but only one stuck. Half of my eggs were fertilized with ICSI, and the other half conventionally. The embryos we transferred consisted of 1 from each group. I greatly believe that doing acupuncture in the months leading up to my procedure helped immensely. It de-stressed me and my body felt completely different from the treatments (I did it for stress and infertility).

As for MFI, my sister's friend (the guy) and his wife just got pregnant from their first IVF attempt. He produces very little to almost no sperm.

periwnkl10 · April 2011

Another one here with severe MFI and a BFP on our first IVF. It's definitely possible, and actually seems pretty common when dealing solely with MFI.

Best of luck to you!

addison1060 · April 2011

We were successful with IFV with ICSI #1. We also had severe MFI and I checked out ok. I did do acupuncture while we were cycling though and I'd like to think that helped out a little too. Good luck!

addison1060 · April 2011

addison1060:
We were successful with IFV with ICSI #1. We also had severe MFI and I checked out ok. I did do acupuncture while we were cycling though and I'd like to think that helped out a little too. Good luck!

Whoops........ IVF

Bread09 · April 2011

I have blocked tubes and DH has MFI--count was fine, but motility and morph were well below average. Even if my tubes weren't blocked, we would have done IVF with ICSI because of the MFI. We were very fortunate to have it work on the first try.

June0609 · April 2011

IVF #1 with ICSI worked for us, but our diagnosis was unexplained IF.

Jessie*J · April 2011

We have MFI, PCOS, and they found I have an egg factor issue and we got pregnant on our first try of IVF/ICSI!! GL

siewekesgirl · April 2011

We had 4 IUIs (one that ended in miscarriage) and we are currently pregnant from our first IVF with ICSI

esperanza123 · April 2011

I'm AMA and DH's normal morph was between 2-4%. Our first IVF with ICSI resulted in our first ever bfp and baby is due in 8 weeks!

ej708 · April 2011

We were successful with IVF w/ICSI #1 (after 2 canceled cycles because my body went nuts on Lupron). We are MFI -- low count, motility, morphology and retrograde ejaculation. We tried 3 medicated IUIs, but each time, DH's numbers got worse and the RE encouraged us to move on. I'm glad we did!

Good luck!

Ladybug71109 · April 2011

We also had a MFI diagnosis (2% morph) and used ICSI with all our eggs. There were no notable "issues" on my end. IVF #1 worked for us...The way my RE explained it, is that though there's always a chance it won't work the first shot, IVF with ICSI was really our first real shot at getting pregnant (i.e. by "erasing" all the issues we were having "naturally" by using ICSI). Sending you lots of luck!

CarrieB. · April 2011

We got pregnant with our first IVF w ICSI. Dx was borderline MFI and DOR. At our initial consult we were given a 15% chance of IVF working, but we actually had a great cycle. I credit acupuncture, eating healthy, yoga and meditation to helping us have such a great cycle. We are expecting our little girl in 3 weeks now after over 3 years of TTC. Its amazing!

Good luck.

Conky3000 · April 2011

I'm still very early on (6w5d) so I'm super nervous about the pregnancy, but the fact is I'm pregnant so IVF worked for us the first time! I'm still feeling really shocked and lucky. We have moderate MFI (low motility and morphology - but not dismal - plus previously high and more recently borderline DNA fragmentation) and DOR (always a challenge when attempting IVF).

I think it's a combination of a good doctor, a good lab, the right protocol and a lucky cycle. I hope all of it comes together for you!