Consecutive miscarriages, time for IVF?
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Anonymous
| I’m 40 and have had two consecutive miscarriages before 8 weeks. I’m considering IVF, but wonder if I should try on my own again before moving on to IVF. Honestly, I think I’m scared of the IVF process but more scared of losing time. Anyone over 40 had multiple miscarriages and ended up having a successful pregnancy? |
Anonymous
| Are they able to test the products of conception? If genetics is the cause, then maybe save some time and heartache and do IVF with PSG. |
Anonymous
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Do you know the cause? I understand that IVF can select healthy egg/sperm, but isn't it mainly for when you can't get pregnant?
I'm very sorry for your losses. I had two of my own. One each before both of my children. I would also have your progesterone checked or maybe it's just bad luck. They are very common, especially as you age. Good luck. <3 |
Anonymous
| You could go one of two ways: IVF with PGS testing, or seek help from an immunologist and try their protocol while TTC. If you get pregnant easily, the second option might be a better bet. |
Anonymous
Not sure how the second option would help if it's due to chromosomal abnormality. |
Anonymous
| I had 3 miscarriages in a row at 40 and 41 (one natural and two with IVF) and then went on to have a healthy pregnancy (with fet) at 42. So, it is possible. Wishing you the best of luck, OP! |
Anonymous
| OP here. The first miscarriage was not tested. I miscarried at home. The second was tested and revealed a chromosomal abnormality. I have an appointment to see an RE next week to discuss options. Right now it looks like IVF with PGS testing may be my best bet. Thank you for all your well wishes. |
Anonymous
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OP are you trying for your first child?
Based on your response I'm inclined to encourage you to keep trying on your own, perhaps while simultaneously starting the consult and testing process for IVF. It will be great working with an RE anyway - they'll get you in early to test your HCG levels and your progesterone if you happen to conceive naturally again. |
Anonymous
+1. Most miscarriages happened due to chromosomal abnormality and since you are older, the likelihood of that is even higher. I don't think you should waste time by trying yourselfvabd agree that IVF with PGS testing is your best bet. Good luck! |
Anonymous
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Not too early to see an RE. The initial tests they do before suggesting a course of action are designed to look for obvious issues. Despite seemingly easily having my first at 40, when I went in at 41 1/2, I found I had a uterine polyp, which can interfere with implantation and we have pretty severe MF. Still, our biggest issue is my age, so definitely don't wait.
A couple of the tests, do require that you not be pregnant and most of the tests have to be done early in your cycle. One of the tests (HSG, I think, where they send dye through the uterus and Fallopian tubes)) can actually help some people get pregnant. Not that it makes them easier, but miscarriages are far more common than many people realize, so it may not be anything but bad luck. I hope they tell you everything looks great. IVF isn't a cure-all, especially for 40+, and it's not all that easy or cheap, so I hope you don't need to do it! |
Anonymous
The RI that we worked with (Braverman) explicitly told us not to PGS test. This was after two losses that were due to abnormalities. He did a small study revealing that abnormal embryos can self correct and result in a healthy pregnancy. There was a thread on this topic here not too long ago. This isn't to say that I don't believe in PGS. It's helped so many people get pregnant. It just wasn't for us because DW couldn't get anything to day 5 before embryos arrested. She's currently pregnant from a day 3 FET, untested embryo. |