My RE said the worst part of IVF is....

maggie2324 · March 2012

Progesterone shots!!

She says that's the number one thing she gets complaints about and they are especially bad for 'someone so skinny'. She did say that if I can't take it, she will switch me to vag supps, but they're more expensive. She does the shots with all OOP ladies to help keep costs down.

I can't imagine that progesterone shots are the worst part about IVF... Not after all the horror stories I've heard. So ladies, what really is the worst part about IVF?

XV11Star · March 2012

I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

SweetDahlia · March 2012

XV11Star:

I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

I agree with the above. The cost is the worst, but I am on my 3rd and I am just so tired of it all. Every u/s follie check just made me so sad and stressed.

I do hate PIO, but it is so much cheaper. I prefer it really anyway. It's just another shot. Heating pad will help.

genmalone · March 2012

The financial part certainly is hard. The emotional part has been really hard too. The whole thing is such a roller coaster. You can't plan anything and don't know when anything is going to happen until 2 days before. We're talking monitoring appts, ER, ET. I still haven't heard if I have any snow babies (My ET was Sunday). The whole thing is one waiting game right after another.

But for me, the worst part has been the OHSS that I've already developed. I really didn't know how I was going to make it through yesterday. I don't think I've ever felt so much pain in my entire body. It was also day 7 of pain so it's certainly getting old. I know everyone (or most) don't get OHSS and thank God for that. I'll leave out the fun details but I'm hoping once I get my BFP that I'll forget what a hard experience this has been.

Also, I'm OOP and my RE gave me the choice of PIO or Crinone. I chose Crinone. The cost just kinda blended in with everything else. Stick out tongue

chicagobride_07 · March 2012

Have not done IVF yet, but check with your insurer on the Crinone. I have no coverage at all for fertility medications, but my insurer covered the Crinone as it has uses other than fertility.

Mitzi Bishi · March 2012

XV11Star:
I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

I completely agree. Unfortunately I think there's still this misconception that "if you try long enough, you'll eventually get success" and while that might be true to some extent the probability doesn't increase each time, if anything it likely decreases.

It also negates the fact we're human and at some point want other things to live for in life than the unpredictability of IF.

ljhgrey · March 2012

XV11Star:
I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

This.

pbj1975 · March 2012

Definitely the emotional part. I suffer from depression as it is. This whole experience has brought out emotions that I didn't know existed.

Tiffany0614 · March 2012

Our RE nurse told us most women are really nervous about the PIO shots and then come back and say they weren't nearly as bad as they'd thought. I totally agree with that. I also agree that the emotions are the hardest. For me, the thought that so many people can have children anytime they choose while I may never be able to because I can't afford to get PG is hard for me make peace with.

HappyIAm · March 2012

XV11Star:

I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

Yes

If you do the PIO right it's not so bad. Yes, I am sore but it's so worth it. Just make sure you ice before, have DH inject very slow, masssage the area when he is done and use heating pad for about 10 minutes after. You can do it!!! Good luck!

Bethany1026 · March 2012

Emotional part is definitely hard, I am a HUGE wimp when it comes to needles (definitely my worst part!)..my first IVF I handled the needles pretty well, but was scared of PIO so I did Crinone. I feel that this round I have become way more sensitive and all the needles blow big time. I probably am the only one who prefers the vag supps over the PIO...but my RE wants me to do the PIO again (I did them for my FET). The first week wasn't bad...but after that I got really sore. GL

MandaS08 · March 2012

The PIO is the worst shot of the IVF process, but totally doable and not as bad as I expected.

For me the worst part of IVF is the cost with absolutely no guarantee-if you're out of pocket its almost sickening at the amount of money you spend, and may still get nothing in return (like my first cycle). If I'm successful eventually it will all be worth it-but there is no guarantee that I will.

Temp878586125009588 · March 2012

XV11Star:
I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

I completely agree with this. I have yet to go through an IVF cycle. I start stims for my first cycle on the 6th. But this has been the most difficult part. And side note. My CRNP said that most people in the office I go to complain more about the drinking 32 oz of water and holding it for the Mock then the injections. (But I'm sure I'll disagree...)

glueck · March 2012

Sigh. My thoughts EXACTLY

Kitttkattt · March 2012

If he means stricly physically, the worst is the discomfort of OHSS. Second progesterone shots.

farmerlynda · March 2012

HappyIAm:
XV11Star:

I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

If you do the PIO right it's not so bad. Yes, I am sore but it's so worth it. Just make sure you ice before, have DH inject very slow, masssage the area when he is done and use heating pad for about 10 minutes after. You can do it!!! Good luck!

I completely agree with XV11Star. The worst part is the uncertainty and unknown. But honestly, for me, PIO sucks bigtime. I feel like limping as I walk around... and I do the heat, massage... my haunches still hurt like hell! And it seems to get worse as I go - it's kind of cumulative. I much preferred the Prometrium supps, which I didn't really mind.

Mrs.McIrish · March 2012

Mitzi Bishi:
XV11Star:

I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

I completely agree. Unfortunately I think there's still this misconception that "if you try long enough, you'll eventually get success" and while that might be true to some extent the probability doesn't increase each time, if anything it likely decreases.
It also negates the fact we're human and at some point want other things to live for in life than the unpredictability of IF.

I agree with these ladies. The worst part of IVF is when it doesn't work. I can handle the rest just fine if it had a different ending.

hootie123 · March 2012

Mrs.McIrish:
Mitzi Bishi:
XV11Star:

I think the worst part is the emotional and financial outlay without any guarantees. It's the unknown... if you could be told it would be worth it all in the end, it would be a different story.

I completely agree. Unfortunately I think there's still this misconception that "if you try long enough, you'll eventually get success" and while that might be true to some extent the probability doesn't increase each time, if anything it likely decreases.
It also negates the fact we're human and at some point want other things to live for in life than the unpredictability of IF.

I agree with these ladies. The worst part of IVF is when it doesn't work. I can handle the rest just fine if it had a different ending.

This is exactly how I feel as well. Its hard to keep going when nothing seems to work for you.

angela2004 · March 2012

I think the emotional part is the worst part. We have been TTC for over 3 years. Month after month of AF has been aweful! Some of my friend are on baby # 2 and started TTC after us.

We are going to be using Crinone starting tomorrow. I hate needles and I am glad I don't have any more for a long time.

BzeetyD · March 2012

Physically I was the most afraid of PIO but our clinic doesn't even use it anymore so we use supplements instead.

I would have looked into IVF sooner if I had known this about PIO.

togo · March 2012

PIO was the worst part for me! I am thin and those shots were torture. Not the shot themselves, but the days after, I couldn't even walk or sleep it hurt so bad. What helped was switching to 1inch needles but for me, I would take Crinone any day!

Good luck! I hope you are tougher than I am

LaLe09 · March 2012

Definitely the emotional part. Also, I had miscarriages after both of my fresh cycles, so it made it all so much worse.

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