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I’m 41 and about to start my third IVF round. I currently have one euploid embryo and would really love to bank another before moving forward with transfer.
Last round, I did fertility acupuncture and also used Omnitrope, so it’s hard to know if either made any difference. I’m planning to do acupuncture again this cycle, but I’m curious about other people’s experiences.
For those of you who did acupuncture during IVF, especially around age 40–42:

Did you notice any improvement in egg quality, blast rate, or euploid results?

How often did you go during stims?

Did you continue before/after retrieval?

If you also used Omnitrope, do you feel like one helped more than the other?

Did you have a later retrieval that turned out better than your earlier rounds?

I know it can be impossible to know what actually makes the difference from cycle to cycle, but I’d love to hear experiences, especially any positive stories from women 41+. 🤞🥚💕

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Hey Ladies. I did my first round: 11 eggs, 8 fertilized, 2 blasts, one Day 6 5cb and Day 7 5cc. Needless to say wanted better chances. Unfortunately, both embryos came back with poor results on PGT-A. One was a high-level mosaic with trisomy 15 and monosomy 5, and the other was also abnormal. I'm 41 and our goal is 1-2 kids.

Needless to say, I was hoping for better odds. It was definitely a little discouraging, especially knowing how much rides on each embryo at my age.

I’m starting my second retrieval now, and this time we added Omnitrope to my protocol. 🤞

For those of you who added Omnitrope after your first cycle, did you notice a difference in the number of blasts or, more importantly, the quality or euploid rate? I’d also love to hear any success stories from women around 40 or 41 who had similar first-cycle results.

Trying to stay hopeful over here. Thank you all in advance! 💕

Wishing you lots of luck with this cycle. I hope it brings the outcome you’re hoping for. 💙

I’m moving soon and unfortunately getting to a SoulCycle studio is going to be much harder than it is now.

I’ve tried Peloton, and while I know it’s a great workout, I just don’t connect with it the same way. I love the SoulCycle style, especially the choreography, tap backs, and the overall vibe. It keeps me motivated in a way Peloton never really has.

That said, Peloton has a much bigger community and more content, so part of me wonders if I should just play it safe and get a Peloton instead.

For those of you who’ve used the SoulCycle at-home bike:

• Do you still love it?
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• Any regrets?
• If you’ve owned both, which would you choose?

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I’m 40 and about to start my second egg retrieval. My first cycle was okay—we ended up with 2 meh graded blastocysts, and I’m currently waiting on PGT-A results.

I asked my RE about adding Omnitrope for this next cycle. He said the evidence is mixed and that studies haven’t consistently shown it improves outcomes, so he doesn’t routinely recommend it. That said, he also said we could add it if I wanted to.

I’m of the mindset that I don’t really have time to play around. At 40, every cycle feels valuable, and if there’s even a chance it could help, I’m tempted to try it. I know it’s expensive and the evidence isn’t definitive, but I’d rather feel like I threw everything reasonable at this than wonder “what if.”

For those who added Omnitrope:

• Did your doctor recommend it, or did you ask for it?
• Did you notice any difference in the number or quality of eggs/blasts/euploid embryos?
• If you had multiple retrievals, was there a noticeable change with Omnitrope?

I know anecdotes aren’t evidence, but I’d really appreciate hearing others’ experiences as I decide what to do. Thanks! I trust doctors always but if I can do something to make this result better, why not?! ALSO any tips on ways to get affordable Omnitrope? Quite $$ and not on TrumpRX

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Hi everyone,

I’m 40 based in LA area and could use some perspective from others who have been through this.We just completed our first IVF retrieval. We had 11 eggs retrieved, 10 mature, 8 fertilized, and ultimately ended up with 2 blastocysts that were biopsied and frozen for PGT-A testing (a Day 6 5CB and a Day 7 5CC). We’re currently waiting for the genetic results.nMy husband and I would love to have two children if possible. I’m 40, have never had a live birth, and my history includes a chemical pregnancy and a failed IUI and tried a bunch naturally last two years.

We’re currently waiting on PGT-A results from our first retrieval, but given our age and long-term family goals, we’re already discussing whether it makes sense to move straight into another retrieval. I've pretty much accepted that both of my embryos will be abnormal.

So that makes me want to push forward to another cycle.

For those of you who were 40+:

• How many euploid embryos did you have before you felt comfortable moving forward with transfer?
• Did you bank embryos first or transfer as soon as you had a euploid?
• If your goal was two children, what guidance did your doctor give you about the number of euploids to aim for?
• Is there anything you wish you had known or done differently? Did you change your protocol?

I realize everyone’s journey is different, but I’d really appreciate hearing how others approached these decisions. Fortunate enough to be able to finance another round but don't want to go through more heartbreak. Trying to balance hope, statistics, finances, and time is no joke.Thank you for sharing your experiences. 🤍 Babydust to all.

I’m 40 and just got my Day 6 update from my first IVF cycle.

Results so far:

• 11 eggs retrieved
• 10 mature
• 8 fertilized
• 1 Day 6 blastocyst biopsied and frozen: 5CB
• 2 very early blasts still in culture for Day 7
• 5 embryos arrested/degenerated

I’m trying to understand how worried I should be about the 5CB grade.

I know the biggest question is whether it comes back euploid, but when I search online it seems like everyone talks about AA and AB embryos. I don’t see as much discussion about CB embryos.

For those who have experience:

• Have you had a Day 6 5CB come back euploid?
• Has anyone had a successful pregnancy or live birth from a 5CB?
• Did your clinic consider a 5CB a viable embryo for transfer if it was genetically normal?
• How much did morphology end up mattering once PGT-A results were known?

My clinic felt it was good enough to biopsy and freeze, so I’m trying not to panic, but after seeing only one blast so far, I’m definitely feeling anxious while waiting for PGT-A and tomorrow’s Day 7 update.

Would appreciate honest experiences, good, bad, or somewhere in between. Thanks all!

40 years old. First IVF cycle. How viable is a Day 6 5CB if it comes back euploid?

I’m trying to understand how much weight to give embryo grading versus PGT-A results.

My cycle:

• 40 years old
• AMH ~0.9
• Prior chemical pregnancy
• One failed IUI

IVF results so far:

• 11 eggs retrieved
• 10 mature
• 8 fertilized (one fertilized late)
• Day 3: mostly 8–10 cell embryos
• Day 6: one embryo biopsied and frozen as a 5CB
• Two very early blasts still being cultured until Day 7

I know the biggest hurdle is whether the embryo is euploid, but assuming the 5CB comes back chromosomally normal, how would you view its chances?

I’m seeing a lot of discussion online that focuses on AA and AB embryos, and I’m having trouble finding real-world experiences with CB embryos.

Questions:

1. If a 5CB is euploid, would you consider it a reasonable embryo for transfer?
2. Has anyone here had a euploid CB embryo result in a live birth?
3. Did your clinic have concerns about transferring a CB embryo if it was genetically normal?
4. How much does morphology matter once euploid status is known?

Trying to stay realistic while I wait for PGT-A results and tomorrow’s Day 7 update. Thanks for any insight. Thanks in advance.

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Please no judgment here. Embarrassed to ask this to doctor or anyone I know. I am having my egg retrieval next week, and I was invited to go to a wedding next weekend. Do you think I should have a drink or two? I would really probably enjoy it after all the stressful times. Have been really healthy for last month! I am healthy and exercise regularly. We plan on testing after ER and then doing a transfer as soon as we can. Will this hurt my chances?

I’m starting the IVF process after some pregnancy loss/miscarriage experiences and I usually ride SoulCycle about 3 to 4 times a week. It’s a huge stress reliever and part of my routine, so I’m curious how others handled workouts during stims, egg retrieval, or embryo transfer.

Did anyone keep riding during IVF or egg freezing? Did your doctor tell you to stop completely or just modify intensity? I’ve heard mixed things about high-intensity workouts during stims because of enlarged ovaries, but I’d love to hear real experiences from other riders. 💛

Hi- Has anyone else kept their IVF mostly private? My husband and my parents know, but that’s it. I’m usually a big sharer, but for some reason I don’t feel like telling acquaintances or posting about it. Sometimes I feel weird for being so private about such a huge part of my life. Anyone else feel this way? 💛

Is it naive to hope for one IVF round at 40?

I’m 40 and starting to seriously consider IVF after failed IUIs/possible chemical. I keep going back and forth between being hopeful and feeling completely unrealistic.

My numbers are actually pretty decent for my age so far, and my doctor seems reasonably optimistic, but then I go online and see stories about multiple retrievals, multiple transfers, etc. and I start spiraling a little.

We want one - two children so I’m not trying to create a huge embryo bank for multiple kids. In my head I’m thinking maybe one retrieval, one good embryo, one transfer, one baby… but I honestly don’t know if that’s naive at 40.

Would love to hear realistic success stories from women around my age, especially if you had “good numbers” going into IVF. Did anyone actually have success in one round/one transfer?

I’m 40 and just had a chemical pregnancy after my first positive. I recently did another IUI and I’m in the waiting period now. Curious to hear real experiences from women who’ve had chemical or miscarriages.

How long after a chemical did you conceive successfully?
Did you keep trying naturally/IUI or move to IVF?
At what point did you decide IVF was worth it?

Trying to stay hopeful but also realistic about timing and age. Would really appreciate honest stories, especially from anyone who conceived after a chemical at 40 ❤️

I’m 10 dpo and can’t help testing but still negative. I was positive last cycle at 10 dpo. Is there a chance to still be positive or should I drink wine tonight for my sorrows?

I had my first IUI last cycle, which unfortunately ended in a chemical pregnancy. We just did another IUI this cycle and also tried naturally. This time I had a higher number of follicles, but I’m not really feeling any symptoms like I did last cycle leading up to testing. Last time I tested around 12 DPO.

Has anyone experienced totally different symptoms from one cycle to another and still had success? I’m trying not to test early this time and wait for the blood test instead. Part of me is wondering if I should just mentally prepare myself that it didn’t work, but I also know symptoms can vary so much. Any advice or experiences would help 💛

Just to state that I can't stop thinking about it...hope it comes back this year.

And when I mean success...like getting pregnant (not counting MCC)?