How long after failed IVF Can I try again?

Any couple after a failed IVF does get overwhelmed with emotions. But, attaining mental strength, having a strong will power will help one move ahead and cope up with the situation. IVF failure can be a learning and can help make corrections while attempting for a second IVF. While taking chances with a second IVF, it’s important to note that any stage of the IVF can fail, so analysing each and every stage and checking all the minute details is necessary along with your IVF specialist who will guide you as in how to proceed further- another IVF could be done immediately or taking a break should be considered. This comprehensive article will provide you information on reasons of an IVF failure, steps to be taken after a failed implantation, when you can attempt for a second IVF and how many times you can try IVF before giving up.

Table of Contents

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1. Why do IVF Fails?

2. What to do when IVF fails?

3. When to try again?

Takeaway

Why do IVF Fails?

Every stage of IVF right from ovary stimulation to embryo implantation is crucial. Failure of any stage can directly cause an IVF failure. Knowing the exact reason for the failure is essential while attempting for a second IVF cycle. Some of the possible reasons for an implantation failure are highlighted below.

• Embryo Quality is known to be one of the main reasons for the failure and the quality of the embryo is again dependent on the quality of the egg and the sperm.

• 95% of the embryo quality is influenced by the quality of the egg. Poor quality eggs can greatly cause an implantation failure.

• Quality of the sperm is another important factor. Disruption of sperm integrity and morphology can lead to improper fertilization and low quality embryos causing an IVF failure.

• Uterus hosts the embryos and provides a nurturing environment for embryo development. Any hormonal or internal changes in the endometrium can disturb the connection between the embryo and the endometrial lining leading to failed IVF.

• Certain complications during ovarian stimulation can result in a failed implantation.

• Embryos with genetic and chromosomal anomalies due to improper cell divisions can affect the embryo morphology. Embryos with abnormal karyotype can impact a successful IVF.

• Maternal age, Stress, Lifestyle indulgences, Hormonal fluctuations, Thyroid, are the other contributing factors for an unsuccessful implantation.

Analysis of the reasons for IVF failure and assessing them with possible tests to find the correct cause can help make the right changes for the second IVF.

What to do when IVF fails?

Couples dealing with a failed IVF can undergo physical, mental and emotional trauma. Getting over it can certainly be difficult for a few. Sometimes, we may not be able to decide what to do next and how to go about it. It is always better to give yourself some time to think, analyse and decide how you can move ahead.

• Having a mental break is essential as stress, anxiety, depression can set to grip over an individual dealing with an IVF failure situation. Considering to give ample time for de-stressing, rewinding yourself with mental stability and attaining emotional strength can help improve the odds if opting for a second IVF.

• Attaining physical strength is equally important. Your body would have been drained out by the laborious IVF procedure undergone. While you move ahead with a second IVF attempt, giving your body some time to gain physical stability and power to uphold the entire implantation procedure again will help improve the success rate of an IVF.

• Sometimes, a few would want to step ahead with the second IVF and would opt for an immediate IVF cycle. This too can be considered with the help of a specialist who will definitely ease the decision making process.



When to try again?

Ideally, having a treatment break time for a few weeks or a month is required to come out of the stress of an unsuccessful implantation. As it is said, a wound needs a good amount of time to heal. However, medically it is feasible for a potential next IVF. After giving a mental and physical break, you can discuss with your doctor for a second attempt who will further assess the reasons for an implantation failure. After a thorough analysis, certain tests are done to find the exact cause of the failure which will open windows for required changes in the protocol during the second IVF attempt. We do need to know that checking the odds of success, ideal maternal age and other influencing factors prior to the next try are needed.

It is possible to have a successful pregnancy within the first IVF itself but, sometimes multiple attempts need to be tried. Also, the success rate of pregnancy is known to increase after the first IVF. According to a statistical review, keeping in view of the chances of success and the age of the to be mother, three IVF attempts can be preferably considered for a successful conceiving.

Take Away

It’s devastating when IVF Fails, giving a time period to unwind your stress and attain physical, mental and emotional strength would help you move ahead while considering a second IVF.

Also knowing the causes of a failed IVF, checking your odds of success can cater a successful IVF attempt. At Prime IVF, You will get the best suggestions, best treatment and care after your failed IVF. We will guide you when to try for IVF back to back cycles again.