I am 38 and have one failed IVf. Dr. advised tubal removal before second attempt. And for optimal results advises egg donor. anybody out there faced this decision and whats your thoughts about genetically checking yourself out.
Nay, We have never faced these particular issues, but I would go with your gut. If you and your doc feels this needs to be done, then go for it. I believe that every road traveled in infertility brings us a little closer to our goal.
I am sorry about your failed IVF. Don't give up though. It doesn't mean the next one won't be succussful. Good luck and keep us posted.
38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
Nay, i found out at 40 that my eggs were too old for any ivf. The doc said I had been in early perimenopause for at least 2 years. My only option was donor egg. I cried and grieved the fact that I could not have my own genetically linked child and then started researching donors. I have an adopted 16 year old so I know that genetics have little to do with love or parenting. It is amazing how many donor sites there are and how close you can get someone to match your looks or ethnicity. It is a hard thing to go through but I look at is as I am giving this embryo life by growing it in my body and that doesnt make me "mom" nothing does. It was an extra expense that put a strain on us though. Take care and keep in touch.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
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