anyone do 5 ivfs?

[Anonymous]

I am 41 and just had a miscarriage after my 4th ivf. (1st miscarriage, 2nd failed, 3rd ectopic). I cant believe I am considering a 5th, and wanted to know if anyone has had success after so many failures.

[Anonymous]

i have done 5 ivfs, but no success.
after our 3rd cycle, the doctors we consulted in the area and outside did mention that at some point we needed to decide how many ivfs we're going to do before stopping.
sorry, if this post is depressing.

[Anonymous]

I did three cycles locally without a single BFP before cycling OOT (CRMI/Cornell in NYC). CCRM is another good option if your #s look good (they are picky with who cycles there). If you haven't already I'd recommend a consult elsewhere (locally or OOT if you can swing it) before deciding whether to continue or not.

IMO the silver lining is that you are getting pg though - it's just a matter of finding the right egg/embryo to stick around.

Good luck!!

[Anonymous]

I would only consider a 5th cycle if you have the financial resources to pay for other family building options if the 5th cycle doesn't work. If you can handle it financially, are you considering going to a different clinic? Personally, I wouldn't do a 5th cycle at the same clinic where I'd had previous failures. I'd probably go to a top clinic in another city.

I went to Cornell for my 4th cycle (after 3 failures at SG) and the cycle went so much better I could hardly believe it.

[Anonymous]

Yes!

I did 4 IVFs to conceive our first child (first: BFN, second: cancelled due to poor response, 3rd: ectopic, 4th: BFP!)
I did 5 more fresh IVFs and a frozen cycle to conceive our twins (first: BFN, second: chemical, third: BFN, frozen: BFN, fourth: ectopic, fifth: BFP!)

I agree that you have to decide how many more you can handle emotionally, physically and financially. We did get second opinions after our 3rd failed the first time around and after our fourth failed the second time around to see if our local doctors were missing anything. I would have an honest discussion with your doctor and your partner. It's a hard balance and difficult to stop - esp. when you keep getting pregnant. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

I agree with one of the PPs, I would definitely go to a different clinic and I would strongly consider Cornell (Dr. Davis).