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When should you go for the 2nd IVF attempt?

Being a leading IVF centre, we offer consultation to many couples who have had a failed first IVF attempt. These couples often wonder about when they should go for a 2nd attempt. So we decided to address this issue via this blog post.

What’s the perfect time for the IVF’s 2nd attempt?

Failure of 1st attempt can be emotionally draining for the couple. They have invested a lot of time and effort into it. So their pain and emotional trauma is understandable. Failure after taking proper medications, injections, care and doing everything by the book might put couples under stress.

But it’s important to know that the more stress you take, the more negative impact it can have on your body. We strongly recommend our patients keep a positive outlook. This can significantly improve their IVF success Rate.

So if you are feeling emotionally broken or under stress, it’s better to take a break before making a second attempt. Scientifically, if you had a fresh embryo transfer, you should take a break of at least two to three months before the next attempt. (Fresh Embryo Transfer: A procedure in which the harvesting of the eggs and implant of the embryo is done in the same cycle.) This will ensure the effectiveness of previous treatments, and medication will ebb from your body.

Your doctors might perform certain tests and pre-investigation before the next IVF attempt. This can help understand the cause of previous failures, so the necessary steps can be taken to avert the same issue. You should also talk with your doctor about the quality of the egg, sperm and embryo.

In the case of frozen embryo transfer, you can take the second attempt whenever you want, as there is no scientific reason to wait. (Frozen Embryo Transfer: The procedure where the eggs are harvested and frozen and used later). So once your IVF fails and you stop taking medicines, your periods will resume. After this, you can take the second attempt without financial constraints. But make sure you are mentally  positive.

In a nutshell, if you had a Fresh Transfer, wait for 2 to 3 months before taking the second attempt. But if you had a Frozen Embryo Transfer, you can take the second attempt any time you wish. 

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Even after all these factors favoured you and your first IVF attempt failed, you can say it was just a matter of luck. In such a case, you don’t have to do anything in particular. You should continue with the same doctor for further treatment.

Generally, we recommend some pre-test on patients who have to deal with a failed IVF attempt. Some primary tests include thyroid tests and immunological tests to identify what went wrong. And if there are some fertilized embryos left, you might use those for the next attempt. In the second transplant, your success rate remains the same, i.e. 40% to 60%. But it’s important to note that the cumulative pregnancy rate will increase considerably.

If your egg quality is not good enough, your doctor might suggest some multivitamin tablets and injections. You should carry on this treatment for 2 to 3 months before proceeding with the next attempt. This can significantly increase your chances of success. If your eggs’ quality is not improving even after taking medications, your doctor might recommend you go ahead with the donor’s eggs.

Finishing up

We hope this quick guide has offered you enough information on when to try a second attempt after a failed IVF transfer. In case you need any more information or need assistance, we are just a call away.