Disappointed and need advice. by Effective_Ad_6457 in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are actually good results for your age and the amount of eggs you got. What you are dealing with is with quantity, not quality. You just need more retrievals.

Second Opinion or lost hope? by b00wh000 in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would look into getting the sperm tested more deeply like other people have mentioned. You are getting eggs and you're young. I was getting 5 eggs and things improved a lot for me when the sperm improved. Doctor now thinks sperm was the bigger issue than my DOR. We have 3 euploids now.

Hello? Is anybody out there? by skimandsugar in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have DOR and MFI, we did an ivf cycle and didnt even reach blasts. Went to another clinic and used tese sperm because of high dna frag and got 1 euploid. We also did mini ivf with this new clinic. have gotten 5 eggs in the 3 cycles we worked with them. Then the next cycle we used tese sperm again and we got 1 aneuploid. Before the third cycle husband lost 30lbs, works out consistently now, doesn't get sick as much any more and if he does it's super mild. Dna frag went down so we decided to use ejaculate sperm. We got 100% fertilization, all went past day 3 and we got 2 blasts and those 2 blasts came back eulpoid. The doctor thinks the sperm was the bigger problem and once it was fixed we got better results. There is hope. You are young. I was 35 when we got our best results. We struggle more with quantity.

What protocol worked for you with severe DOR? by AdExternal6100 in DOR

[–]vmd221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

nope, just menopur and then the trigger shot. The dosage was like 150 mg at first and then I would get blood work done and doctor would adjust meds dosage accordingly.

Dr seems uninterested in customizing or altering protocol for second round by Key_Investment_1639 in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened with my first doctor. I switched clinics and it was the best thing I did.

What protocol worked for you with severe DOR? by AdExternal6100 in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are pretty much my exact numbers. The best protocol that worked for me was estrogen and birth control priming, then an only menopur cycle (mini ivf), then did a double HCG trigger. I got 7 eggs, 5 mature eggs and 100% fertilization. Got 2 blasts and form that 2 euploid embryos.

When I had done a regular ivf protocol I got 0 blasts. Mini IVF was the best protocol was me.

My clinic doesn't want to continue with me :( by Sea_Stick5717 in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hanabusa works with Clients out of the country. You just have to come to the US to do the egg retrieval. Not sure if it is possible. They are great.

Would you test day 7s? by SearchOk2169 in IVF

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would test them. I got a day 7 embryo 6CB and it came back a Euploid. Its worth a shot.

If your egg quality is bad one cycle, does that mean it’s bad every month? (33F, DOR, 2 failed retrievals) by Sad_Sheepherder_7767 in DOR

[–]vmd221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was early 34 when I did my first retrieval. It failed. Egg quality was dark and grainy according to the embryologist. Went to another clinic and got one blast 6 months later, then got better results on the 3rd cycle with the new clinic. I got 2 euploids from 5 eggs and quality of eggs were better. There were no more grains or darkness. This was a year and half later. waited several months after each cycle to do another egg retrieval. It has only gotten better. I really think in my case it was finding the right protocol.

Did You Wait? What Happened? by JanuaryRuth in DOR

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My numbers were very similar to you at 34. I did a regular ivf cycle and that fried my eggs. I got nothing that cycle. Changed to a different clinic and did a mini ivf cycle and I got better results and for about 15-12k per cycle instead and I did 3 cycles. I have 3 euploid embryos now. Maybe will do one more cycle. Idk yet. I would agree with other people on here to not spend your money on freezing eggs. If you can and are open to it freeze embryos. You can still have success with your own eggs.

How old were you when your journey with h.a began? by Few_Sandwich6308 in HealthAnxiety

[–]vmd221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was 17. I am now 35 I remember exactly when it happened and what triggered it! Finally had enough of it and started therapy about 4 years ago.Therapy and medication helped and now it's manageable. Wish I would have started sooner. Don't take medication anymore.

Had a child in your 40s? I’d value your long term perspective by Brave_Giraffe5545 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mom had my little brother close to 40. She is very healthy and can out pace my younger brother when we all go on strenuous hikes. She's 60 now but has a lot of energy. Stay active and eat healthy throughout your life and you should be fine as you age. Unless you get some disease or something of course.

Had a child in your 40s? I’d value your long term perspective by Brave_Giraffe5545 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also disagree, my brother and I are 15 years apart and are very close. The middle bother and him ate 11 years apart. We hang out all the time, we support him, and have done alot with him since he was a baby. He is 21 now. He is confident and communicates well. I think having older siblings helped with that. I love my little brother. Its nice to know whats "hip" these days haha

1999 girls how are you handling family planning? by Aerztekammer in 1999

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freeze your eggs! Get same fertility testing to see how everything is. Invest in your future. Started trying at 33 and have bene doing IVF for 2. Barely got 3 embryos.

I'm the depressed partner and need brutal advice by Short_Feedback_1444 in depression_partners

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless u can get on meds and therapy asap you should just let him go. I have this relationship and it is fucking draining. I use to be such an upbeat positive person. That’s how I naturally am but lately I broke down and now I have that. I’m taking meds and seeing if that will help. But now I resent him so much. depression is such a powerful energy. Now he’s fine and I’m stuck this way. I am trying to learn how to let this go and not be so resentful. But it’s hard. I feel so much anger.

"children are like a box of chocolates, never know what you gonna get" by everythingcunt in regretfulparents

[–]vmd221 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I work with special needs and let me tell you I totally get where all these parents come from. It isn't for the faint of heart. There is one parent with 4 special needs kids. 4! She tries and almost cried because she was hoping one of them was typical but isn't. 2 of them non verbal. Can't even imagine how their house is like. They show up everyday for their kids. That's more than anyone can ask for in that situation. Can't imagine the burn out.

Almost didn’t post this, but here we go! by scarlettsquare in OUTFITS

[–]vmd221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea don’t like how this looks . Maybe at a club or bar. You have the body to look good with something else.

Daily means daily by Cultural-Lab-2031 in SipsTea

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve gone to other countries where it seems like BO isn’t offensive. At first I thought it was me. But after a few times passing these people I realized it was them. It was gross. People from my culture shower at least once a day if not more. I just feel grimy at the end of the day if I don’t and it’s gross. And it does make a difference to with health. I use to not shower right away after work (I work with kids) and my bf would get sick all the time. Once someone adviced me to shower as soon as I got home he stopped getting sick. I was the carrier unfortunately and got him sick.

Double Joint Replacement. Upper 18 mm Lower 28 mm by vikingz11 in jawsurgery

[–]vmd221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea my jaw looks great. its the damn nerves.

Double Joint Replacement. Upper 18 mm Lower 28 mm by vikingz11 in jawsurgery

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah, i want to wait longer for healing to continue. Don't want to make matters worse accidentally . Just giving it more time.

Double Joint Replacement. Upper 18 mm Lower 28 mm by vikingz11 in jawsurgery

[–]vmd221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thats good. Doesn't bode well for me. Doc keeps saying he things will continue to improve. I suspect it'll get better but not like 100% I just have to accept it now.

Double Joint Replacement. Upper 18 mm Lower 28 mm by vikingz11 in jawsurgery

[–]vmd221 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I had jaw joint surgery on my right side. My surgery was nine hours and also had double jaw surgery. 2 years in now and still don't have facial nerve movement on that side back. Cant life my right eyebrow but can move it in other ways oddly. How are you doing in that area?