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In this episode of Ask the Egg Whisperer, I take a question from Jamie. She writes,
"Hi Dr. Aimee! I just turned 40 in October and had a miscarriage in November. I am starting IVF to get pregnant again more quickly due to my age and the length of time it usually takes me to get pregnant. Is it worth focusing on completing more than 1 cycle (say up to 3) if I only get 1 normal embryo from my first cycle? And then, focus on transfers with what I have? I am worried about transfers taking time due to failed transfers and/or miscarriage and losing more ovarian reserve due to time lost. I am awaiting the results of my AMH test. I am optimistic since I was just pregnant, however I know that age 40 is the beginning of a steep decline in fertility and every month counts.”
And here’s what I would focus on, for Jamie and others in similar situations:
What is your diagnosis? This is the first part of the Egg Whisperer DIET. Be sure and work through the TUSHY Method and speak to your doctor about completing these tests if you don't have a diagnosis. (The full explanation is at TUSHYMethod.com) I know it might feel like it takes some time to get a diagnosis, but my thinking is this: if you're so lucky to get an embryo from your first cycle, we want that embryo to work, and we want it to work as much as possible, the first time. That's why doing these kinds of tests can sometimes be helpful and inform the decision-making of your doctor as far as what medications to use for your embryo transfer. The I of the diet is IVF.
The next step is preparing for your transfer (This is the E of the egg whisperer diEt = embryo transfer preparation). This is what I refer to as endometrial testing as well. Consider tests like the ERA test, Receptivadx testing among others that your doc may recommend for you.
Sit down with your doctor and ask, “what is the likelihood that the embryo is going to implant? Should I try to do more cycles?” I do think that it does make sense to consider more than one cycle before you complete the DIET. T = Transfer!
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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.
1/12/21