Hello, I am getting ready for a transfer in the next few weeks. Has anyone advocated for an immune protocol even if their doctor didn’t recommend it? I have psoriasis and hypothyroid (due to past pregnancy which ended in miscarriage). It’s my first transfer and I just want to do everything possible.
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There’s only about 4-5 true reproductive immunologists in the US. Most RE’s are either against it or if they are for it kind of do a kitchen sink protocol. I would advise reaching out to an RI who can give you a protocol catered to you, this is who I am with.

I did a kitchen sink protocol of sorts for mine. The reasoning is because I have a blood clotting disorder, autoimmune disorder, and have NK cells. 🙃 the kitchen sink protocol has something for all of these as well as extra prepping for my uterus (history of RPL). That being said, it was still catered to me. I'd find a doctor that will cater your protocol to what you need.

Not sure exactly what you mean by kitchen sink protocol. I’m in the UK currently doing steroids and IV drip and out of 5 cycles this is the best I have ever had and the best outcome for egg retrieval and embryo results.
Currently in 2WW so can’t say much, but I feel I have already reaped benefits.
My immune issues are allergies, high inflammation and probably embryo rejection. I have unexplained infertility.

I’m also in the UK and don’t know what this kitchen sink business is about 🤷🏻♀️can I ask if the steroids and drip was something your clinic recommended or something you pushed for? I have very very mild psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and get eczema so I feel that my body generally is “inflamed” quite a lot of the time. Never had food sensitivity testing so don’t know if it’s to do with anything in my diet/environment or whether it’s just me? We’ve also been diagnosed with unexplained infertility although my AMH is on the very low end of “normal” and we’ve just had our 2nd failed IVF cycle. Just curious to see what other investigations/procedures are out there and might benefit so intrigued to hear about your experience with immunotherapies

I’m from the UK but live in the US. There’s the saying “everything but the kitchen sink” - it just means they put you on a handful of standard immune meds, usually steroids, blood thinners and intralipids.

@Oumil my kitchen sink protocol is as follows:
Day 2 - start Estrogen, Aspirin, and Prednisone
Day 12 - start Nivistym, do PRP, and Intralipids
Day 14 - start progesterone
Day 17 - do PRP and Intralipids, start doxycyline and medrol
Day 19 - transfer, use embryo glue, do an HCG wash 5 minutes prior to transfer, and start fragmin.
It's called the kitchen sink because it's using every tool they have in office.

hey, I pushed for it after reading: “is your body Baby friendly “ and having accumulated the experience of 4 cycles and the symptoms of inflammation that got worse and worse as the cycles progressed. I decided to change clinic before starting a new cycle because I couldn’t believe my doctor didn’t notice or care for the way my health turned during the treatment.
I had rheumatic fever years ago and that left me with a delicate immune system and I developed Asthma.
Now on steroids, blood thinners and drip and I am symptom free ( just bruised and bloated from progesterone).
My current doctor has been clued on, supportive and knowledgeable so I don’t feel like I’m speaking to the wind anymore.
So yeah, if I were you, I would REALLY work on reducing inflammation to the max with diet, rest, and changing products . It’s a personal journey though as what works for one inflamed body doesn’t necessarily turn into the same result for another.