Natural IVF cycle
I have this amazing little girl from my first ever IVF transfer ♥️
I have 1 boy embryo left and 1 female and then 2 mosaic boys. So I'm very limited on my chances for another if I have a failed transfer. Those PIO shots took a huge mental toll on me as I have a severe needle phobia. I can't even look at a needle without panicking.
So that being said I want to do a "natural cycle" as to avoid the injections but Ive seen it's been reported it has a smaller success rate. I would love to hear from those who chose a natural cycle and your experience with it and just general advice 🙂
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I did a natural cycle second time around and am now 29 weeks pregnant with our boy. Previous, medicated round was a girl - now nearly three. I have absolutely nothing negative to say about natural cycles but I suppose it depends on the reasons/circumstances of infertility. Ours was male factor infertility so I guess I always stood a pretty good chance of success. The type of person I am, I felt more useful when I did the medicated cycle as it felt like I was physically doing something to help as opposed to just waiting for nature to take course. Your practitioner should be able to advise whether you are suitable for a natural cycle, backed by their experience/evidence so perhaps speaking with them may help you make the final decision.
But as for my experience, I found it to be very relaxing and un-invasive compared to a medicated cycle and knowing my own circumstances, would probably opt for this again in the future.
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