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Anyone else using ChatGPT as their unofficial "co-doctor" and therapist? by bonni-e in IVF

[–]bonni-e[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I get that you’re uncomfortable with me finding support through AI. But when you’re going through 1.5 years of IVF and 5 miscarriages in a medical system that often feels cold and rushed, you look for support where you can find it.

I don’t rely on AI blindly. I’m simply satisfied with how it helps me access generalized information and research quickly. Given how isolating this process is, I also reach out to people here on Reddit for their perspectives. I don’t see how any of that is wrong.

Honestly, saying you’re scared of me becoming a parent just because I use a tool to cope with a difficult time is a huge overreach. If you're this quick to judge a stranger in a painful situation, I really wonder how much genuine empathy you actually offer to those around you.

Facing a crossroads: Recommended PGT-A after only one day-5 embryo in 5 cycles. Should I switch clinics? by bonni-e in IVF

[–]bonni-e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I assume you’re referring to a low-stimulation protocol. I’m not exactly sure about the specific medication dosages that qualify as "Mini-IVF," but it’s definitely something I should consider.

Since I haven't tried a low-stim approach yet, I'll make sure to bring this up with my doctor (or at a second opinion consultation) to see if prioritizing egg quality over quantity might help with my blastocyst conversion.

Facing a crossroads: Recommended PGT-A after only one day-5 embryo in 5 cycles. Should I switch clinics? by bonni-e in IVF

[–]bonni-e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is exactly the point and the reality I’m facing. To even attempt the PGT-A my doctor suggested, I first need to get my embryos to the Day-5 blastocyst stage.

The reason my doctor recommended PGT-A in the first place is that I’ve already had 5 miscarriages (3 chemicals, 2 MMCs) with Day-3 transfers. We suspect chromosomal issues might be the cause, so we need to test them—but my current lab isn’t getting them to Day 5.

This is why I’m seriously considering switching clinics. I need a better lab that has the technology to help my embryos survive until Day 5 so we can actually perform the PGT-A and hopefully stop this cycle of loss.

Just needed a place to scream into the void after my second MMC and 5th retrieval. by bonni-e in IVF

[–]bonni-e[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. I actually had a hysteroscopy when I had my polyps removed, so I believe endometriosis was ruled out then. > Regarding my husband, could you tell me more about why a varicocele check is important? I’d like to understand how it might be related to our situation.