8) Needles and bruises, endless IVF cycles (sustaining hope and routines)

Onto another attempt after a negative pregnancy, we fast forward through 3 years and countless rounds and embryos, it feels like an endless cycle.  How do you sustain hope when your results and biological clock are heading in the wrong direction?  In IVF what are the  further tests to rule out other issues and what we tried to improve results (Genetic testing, Sperm DNA fragmentation test, Endometrial Scratch, supplements) Expert advise on what  can help improve your  chances. There is light at the end of the tunnel. *Dr Alison Taylor talks through the importance of the Sperm DNA fragmentation Test and explains about sperm damage. *Emma Whitney the Lister Hospital  Embryologist outlines when is the right time for Genetic  Embryo testing.  *Fact check on the effects of age on your sperm and nutrients *Sustaining hope with constant bad news.  *Tips on deciding when enough is enough *Celebrating light at the end of the tunnel with a cup of tea.

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SPOILER ALERT: After 5 years of trying for a baby, countless rounds of IVF, treatment, 18 embryos AND some life changing decisions, our daughter Rosie was born in January 2020. Along the way, there was heartache, pain, wacky diets, excitement, hope, determination, loss of faith and a lot of needles. It can be a lonely rollercoaster ride and I was struck by the fact that there was little from a male perspective and I vowed if we were successful to do start the conversation. This is a very personal story, with some difficult and uncomfortable truths. Throughout this series we’ll go behind the curtain at the fertility clinic and meet the consultants, embryologists and team to get the low down on those tough questions, how to improve your chances, some facts on what to expect AND some money saving tips.