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How can I improve my chances of successful implantation after a failed IVF & FET?

cherylanne3550cherylanne3550 member
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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!
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Re: How can I improve my chances of successful implantation after a failed IVF & FET?

  • LnR70707LnR70707 member

    I did acupuncture with my IVF cycle and it was the only cycle I've ever had a really good lining thickness.  Of course it was my only fresh cycle (so far) so I've got nothing to compare it to, but I think it helped and I'm debating whether or not give FET another shot without doing it or just bite bullet and do acu again.


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  • drubiedrubie
    I did both acupuncture and a circle and bloom ivf cycle hypnosis. I think they have a series of hypnosis tracks specifically for FET, though I'm not certain. I'm a huge believer in mind/body connection!
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  • cherylanne3550cherylanne3550 member
    thanks ladies!
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  • steveandkim2steveandkim2 member

    imagedrubie:
    I did both acupuncture and a circle and bloom ivf cycle hypnosis. I think they have a series of hypnosis tracks specifically for FET, though I'm not certain. I'm a huge believer in mind/body connection!

    On the cycle that worked, I didn't do accu (couldn't afford it on top of the cycle), but I did meditate adn do yoga.  Not sure if it worked, but it definitely helped keep me sane during the process ;).

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  • cherylanne3550cherylanne3550 member
    cool I will try that too!  thanks :)
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  • ELF4321ELF4321 member
    I loved the Restoring Fertility yoga dvd set. I did it for two cycles before my surprise bfp, along with acupuncture. I actually passed the dvds on to another 3Ter who went on to PAIF. Obviously can't say the yoga and acupuncture are what made the difference for me or if it was just dumb luck , but they definitely didn't hurt!


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  • kpipikpipi
    You know, i had a failed fresh and failed FET as well.  I'm 29 and healthy....The doctor did all of the bloodwork he could think of and all came back normal.  So what he did was perform another hysteroscopy.  The first one performed, the uterus looked perfect.  The second one, he said that even if it looks perfect, he will dig into it because sometimes there is hidden scar tissue beneath.  (Normally, when they perform a hysteroscopy, they know if there is scar tissue if the uterus' shape is different and there's a bump which signals that it's scar tissue).  So he did just that and said he found a lot of scar tissue.  It took about 6-8 weeks to heal after that, but it's worked for us since.  That's something I would consider talking to your doctor about.
    Age 29. Diagnosed PCOS. Feb 2012 - IVF #1, 9 eggs retrieved, 2 implanted, 1 frozen. BFN (c/p). March 2012 - FET #1 - 1 implanted. BFN (c/p). April 2012 - 2nd Hysteroscopy - doctor found and removed some hidden scar tissue. June 2012 - IVF #2. 11 retrieved, all fertilized. Overstimulated so had to freeze all. 7 were frozen. August 2012 - FET #2 - BFP!!!! Beta 1 2450, beta 2 4066. First u/s Friday 9/14!!!
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  • cherylanne3550cherylanne3550 member
    Thanks ladies! I actually had a hysteroscopy with D&C on 9/19 (this was my 3rd hysteroscopy in the last 2 years), they said all looked good but wanted to do a "clean sweep" of my insides - hoping this helps!
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  • sarabrnsarabrn member

    I followed some of the old wive's tales with our IVF cycle- I did the pineapple core divided in 5 sections and only eating/drinking warm foods and liquids after ET. DH also took supplements suggested by our RE prior to his part- I think it was CoQ10 and Vit E.

    Also, I took a baby aspirin throughout the process.

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