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I was scheduled for IVF next month, but have decided to cancel it. I just can't risk it. I know it works for some, but my doctor, despite my labs being "very good" said 20% chance it would work. I can't risk OHSS, multiple births or worse yet, BFN-- not for $15,000.
I had my TR 12/05 and I'll keep trying, if it's meant to be it will happen, if not, I'm OK- I guess.
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I tried IVF and it did not work. I am 34 now and I was 33 when I did it. He gave me all kind of hope since I was so young and I already had 2 children. My husband is good too, so there was no problems. I have 1 tube and 1 ovary only but everything went excellent the whole treatment. My doctor told me in the first visit that I did not have any chances of a TR because it has been 13 years since my TL, that's why I decided to go with the IVF. I spent around 16,000 because he did not buy enough medication for my whole treatment and i ran out of it. I apologize girls about my lack of good abbreviations as you guys use but this is my first time writing and i really don't know them.I already send almost all my paperwork to Dr. Berger and i have already been treated like i was there. They are great and i am looking forward to have my surgery. You know what, at the end it doe not matter how many ovaryes, tubes, try outs, ivf cycles or whatever what it really matters is that is up to GOD to work it out!!! so you go with your instincts and pray GOD to give you your miracle!!!! you will be in my prayers...take care and don't give up on GOD...
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I to tried IVF first and was lucky it was a success. Now after two years my husband and I want another child so are looking in to TR my doctor had told me in the beginning that IVF would be better. It was a good experience but now in order to get pregnant again I have to go through all of the same stuff and the expense is outrageous. So i'm leaning more towards TR if it dosen't work then back to IVF. Good luck though. I have heard nothing but positive on Dr. B's site.
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i just had an ivf cycle. my re said that i had an a+ on all the pre-test and gave me a very high chance of success. well, i over stimulated and my cycle got cancelled. i was devistated. now, im also looking into doing a tr. i wish i would have tried a tr first, but i also had a dr say mine wasnt irreversible.
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I am so glad i read these post. Just today i went to my gyn to talk to them about getting my tubes reversed and she told me the same thing that most of you talked about. That my eggs may be to old and few and that I should consider IVF fr a better success. This had me quite upset because i know that i will not be able to fund IVF. Now you ladies have just confirmed that I have made the right choice in having my TR. Thanks so much I know God sent me here for a reason. GOD BLESS!!!
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Hi This is Martica, My TR sister Becki wrote here about me. I did have a failed IVF in December 2007 had the surgery in March and was pregnant a couple days later. I have a beautiful baby boy that I never thought could be after the heartbreaking news of the IVF not working. AJ was quite an expensive baby and we call him the golden child 25K in IVF and 5800 in TR but if I had to do it all over I would have probably skipped the IVF. Doctors lie to you and tell you high percentages on getting pregant what they do not emphasize is that its a one shot deal and most of the time does not work. Im glad I went through with my TR (even though I was very down in the dumps) Also they told me that my husbands sperm was not that great... Well I guess it was cause he got me pregnant 2 weeks later!!
Lots of luck to you and hope your decision whatever it may be results in a beautiful healthy baby!
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I too was steered towards IVF by my doctor of 22 years! In fact, he's the one that did my TL! After 2 IVF cycles costing us over $20k, we decided that TR was our best choice. In my heart, I had felt this was the right answer to begin with, but I was swayed by my docotr and the IVF specialist that IVF was easier and more successful. I now beg to differ! The hormone treatment/injections took a horrible toll on my body and emotions! Anyway, I had my TR in 1/08 and we are ttc this very week! Dr. Berger and his staff are awesome!!!
I too, tried IVF first. Was told I was a perfect candidate. My insurance covered some and it was STILL more expensive than TR. I conceived the first try and had an M/C in the 9th and 12th weeks (twins). 2nd cycle was unsuccessful. I was then told my eggs were old and should consider an egg donor. I had my TR 2/15/06 and BFP 2/9/07. I have a beautiful 6 month old daughter today! BTW - the RE I saw was rated in the top 10 of the U.S and in the end I spent 4 times as much on IVF as TR. Good luck and God Bless!
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VWChick. I was convinced also by the doctors to do IVF first because of the same thing. That they where so certain I would get pregnant right off because all the tests where perfect and my eggs where perfect and we made the most perfect embryos. It failed. Then they had us do an FET cycle with the leftover eggs to expend what we had. When the FET didn't work he said not to do another cycle. He said if you where 38 I would tell you to do another cycle but you're young, healthy and your eggs and embryos where of perfect quality. He also said my chances would be better with a TR in the long run. This is after he made me do IVF he admits my chances where better with the TR. I was so pissed and hence why I refused to have him do my TR. Plus something kept pulling me back to Dr. B's site and I'm so glad I did. I had my TR on 3.26.08. I hope this helps. Good luck in whatever decision you make. But I agree with you on making sure that his sperm count is raised before you make your decision.
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VWChick, I did IVF in 2006. One fresh cycle and one frozen. I did conceive with the first cycle, but miscarried at 12 weeks. The frozen cycle was a Chemical pregnancy. We only had 2 embryos survive the freeze and thaw cycle, so we used them both up at the same time. 11 Months later I had my TR surgery. No BFP yet, but we still have hope... and 2 years later I have finally lost all the weight that I gained on the IVF meds. One more IVF cycle may be in our future, but I haven't gotten to that point yet, I think I will try for another year, then revisit the idea with the DH. GoodLuck with your decision, Kim
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VW..yep..we did IVF in 05 cuz dr's said TR was IMPOSSIBLE......and when it wasnt sucessful....dr's said they wouldn't do it again unless we used donor eggs because my eggs were useless.
Had TR 7/23/07 have been pg twice...and hoping 3rd one is a sticky one!
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VWChick--We have had many women come to Dr. Berger for TR after having failed IVF treatment. In most cases TR has higher pregnancy and birth rates than IVF. I am glad that you are rethinking TR. Please call and speak to one of the nurses if you have questions. Best wishes. Sally,RN
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