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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Tried IVF but ended up conceiving naturally multiple times after 40.  Two children in the end.

Important things:

Check thyroid and get treated if tsh is over 2.0. Target a tsh of 1.0.  If you do get pregnant, up thyroid med dose immediately and get tested every four weeks.

Get vit D level up to the high end of normal.  Vit D impacts ovarian function.  Get 10 minutes of sun daily and supplement.

Look into other supplements.  There are books on fertility with recommendations such as royal jelly, resveratrol and others that I don’t recall right now.

Read Taking Charge of Your Fertility.  Learn your cycle.  You should have sex in the days before you ovulate.  [/quote]

This is sage advice, OP. I wish more people really considered the basics. Are your levels normal? Nutrition? Have you removed stress from your life? Are you sleeping well? Hydrating? Are you getting fresh air and sun? These are all entirely within your control to do. That's not to say that it will work, but if you're struggling to TTC, make sure that you're taking care of yourself. [/quote]

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