Dealing with an unsuccessful IVF cycle can be a frustrating, disheartening experience. After an IVF failure, the best thing to do is to take a step back and consider how you will approach the future. Below, we will take a look at the first steps you should take after an IVF failure.

What to do After IVF Failure

Consider Your Options‍

One of the most important things to do is to consider your options. The basic options are to go through another IVF cycle, look into adopting, or stop trying to conceive. It is not unusual for it to take more than one cycle to get pregnant with IVF, so it is reasonable to continue with IVF after an initial failure. After multiple cycles, you and your partner may want to talk about how far you are willing to go with treatment.With future IVF cycles, your doctor may recommend alterations in how the treatment is performed. For example, if a miscarriage occurred, your doctor may recommend preimplantation genetic testing. If not enough eggs became fertilized, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) may be warranted. Using your past IVF cycles to inform the current plan of treatment can give you the best chances of success.

‍Look at Further Testing

‍If your first IVF treatment cycle fails, your doctor may recommend additional testing or updating older tests before you go through another cycle. This is especially likely to be the case if several months or longer pass between the first and second cycle. Blood testing and hysterosonogram can identify problems and changes that could prevent you from getting pregnant, allowing the doctor to implement a more effective treatment plan.

‍Consult with another doctor

‍If you are not completely satisfied with the treatment you received after your IVF failure, you may look into other doctors in your area who may be a better fit. This may be as simple as getting a second opinion about your condition before proceeding, or it may mean looking for a doctor who has higher success rates, better treatment protocols, or more experience with patients similar to you. Although no doctor can guarantee success with IVF, finding a great doctor can give you the best chances of getting pregnant.

If you have been through an IVF failure, Dr. Randy Morris would be happy to meet with you about your next steps. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or call IVF1 at (630) 357-6540.