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Has anyone here tried pregmune?
For what reasons are you doing IVF?
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I know it’s hard but most doctors won’t recommend doing anything invasive until you’re actively trying for 6 months to a year unless there are underlying issues.
Feel free to make an appointment and visit your OBGYN who can do some initial tests though(ultrasound, bloodwork).
You have a lot to read up on though, it’s not just freezing eggs, it’s freezing embryos if you’re with a long term partner. Which it sounds like it’s not needed unless you want to wait to have children in the future or there are medical concerns.
That’s a great benefit to have and definitely something worth taking advantage of, but if you’re already trying then it sounds like you might want to look into what fertility benefits your company offers besides egg freezing.
Many tech companies started offering egg freezing as a strategy to support women developing into leadership positions. The idea being you’d freeze your eggs before your egg quality starts to decline and then you have them years later after putting in the long hours that you wouldn’t be able to as a working mom.
TTC is an emotional rollercoaster whether you are trying naturally or doing fertility treatments. If you’ve just started trying then it’s all new to you - give yourself a little grace.
Generally, you would start looking into fertility treatment if you’re not able to conceive naturally after a year of trying (6 months if you’re 35 and over but the shorter window is because you’re running out of time).
Talk with your OB, they will probably be able to run some bloodwork to help you make a more informed decision and offer advice on supplements you can take to support/maintain your egg quality.
Yes, statistically you’re on the cusp of when ovarian reserve and egg quality declines, but unless you have a health condition that impacts your ability to get pregnant then it’s worth trying naturally and fertility treatment can be a contingency plan. Depending on how your company’s fertility benefits are designed you may have to fulfill certain requirements anyway before you’re approved for treatment(e.g. 3 IUI attempts before trying IVF).
Try to enjoy the trying and avoid reading too many things online. Good luck 🍀!
Your doctor will most likely advise you monitor your ovulation closely and then try for 6 months. After 3 pregnancy losses in a row, I sought help and I'm having FET (frozen embryo transfer) next week. It's been a long long process.
I recommend getting your hormones checked ASAP - can’t hurt to see what your starting point is. I’m glad I checked when I started trying at 32 and so glad I did bc it turned out I really needed IVF. The difference between 33 and 35 can be meaningful in cases like mine.
My advice: keep trying naturally for right now - ovulation tracking with lots of sex just before and after ovulation. While you’re doing this, get with a reproductive specialist to start checking your hormones and other levels. Referral is recommended after 6 months of trying naturally if 35 or over, 1 year of trying if under 35. If there is some medical complications, you may want to move on to assisted fertility early. Egg quality decline accelerates after 35, so worth starting the medical research now. Eggs have a fair chance of not developing into an embryo, which is why freezing embryos over eggs is recommended if you have a partner. And be gentle with yourself on this journey. It is surprising how hard it can be to get pregnant, despite how often we’ve been warned that it’s ridiculously easy.
If you want to have more than one kid, you will be better positioned for that if you freeze eggs (or better, embryos) now, especially if it’s free. But, just know going in that is a pretty intense process. For me it was worth it to make that call at 34.
If you plan on having more then one child freezing your eggs (or even better embryos) can be a solid plan. You can still try naturally for a year, but having some eggs in the bank to start can be wise. But first get a fertility workup and talk with a specialist to understand what are your options.