Failed IVF is a problem faced by up to 50% of couples who have used assisted reproductive technologies (ART). If the second IVF attempt was unsuccessful, this does not mean that infertility is invincible. Specialists of the K + 31 Maternity and Reproductive Medicine Center use the leading ART techniques in their practice, thanks to which the chances of conceiving a child increase several times.
Attempts
Unfortunately, a second failed IVF is not uncommon. According to statistics, only 35-50% of couples become parents after each IVF procedure. Many factors affect the likelihood of successful conception:
- woman's age;
- somatic diseases;
- psycho-emotional state;
- hereditary pathologies;
- Lifestyle;
- compliance by patients with medical recommendations, etc.
IVF is used only if the main causes of infertility are identified and eliminated. For this, patients undergo a full diagnostic examination, according to the results of which treatment is prescribed. But even in the case of normalization of reproductive function, the success of in vitro fertilization cannot be guaranteed.
When using ART, the chances of conception depend not only on endogenous, but also on exogenous factors. The development of infectious diseases and psychoemotional shocks after the transfer of embryos into the uterus can lead to a disruption of pregnancy.
According to practical observations, the likelihood of conception increases with the second and third IVF attempts . After each protocol, fertility specialists analyze the reasons for the failure and take them into account in the process of fertility treatment.
The specialists of the K + 31 clinic have extensive experience working with patients who were unable to conceive a child after the first and second IVF attempts. The use of modern medical equipment, accurate diagnosis and well-designed treatment in most cases allow you to cope with infertility.
Causes
After unsuccessful in vitro fertilization, you can try again. But before embarking on a new protocol, the specialist identifies the cause of the pregnancy failure.
Common reasons for artificial insemination failure:
Reproductive function can be affected by:
- Endometrial pathology . The transfer of embryos into the uterine cavity is carried out with sufficient preparation of the endometrium for implantation of blastocysts. Chronic tissue inflammation, insufficient looseness of the endometrial surface and the lack of nutrients in it prevent the introduction of embryos into the uterine mucosa and the onset of pregnancy;
- Genetic diseases . Unsuccessful second IVF is the reason for seeking help from a geneticist. Taking tests for the karyotype allows you to identify deviations in the reproductive gametes in men and women, as well as to assess the likelihood of conception when you try to artificially fertilize again;
- Autoimmune disorders . Often the cause of infertility is the immunological incompatibility of the spouses. If a woman has a negative Rh factor, and a man has a positive one, this leads to the appearance of a Rh conflict between the body of the expectant mother and the fetus;
- Pathology of the fallopian tubes . The absence of menstrual bleeding after the second attempt at artificial insemination may indicate the development of diseases of the fallopian tubes - adhesions, hydrosalpinx, salpingo-oophoritis, etc. To assess their functional state, the specialists of the K + 31 clinic conduct hysterosalpingography and other tests for the patency of the fallopian tubes;
- Overweight . Obesity is a serious obstacle to conceiving a child using ART. Adipose tissue produces an excess amount of estrogen, which prevents the normal maturation of follicles with eggs;
- Chronic diseases . Exacerbation of diseases during IVF - herpes, tonsillitis, cholelithiasis - often causes pregnancy failure. Infection and any other disorders require the involvement of forces to fight the pathological condition, which reduces the likelihood of embryos implantation into the uterus after replanting.
Ignoring the doctor's recommendations, addictions, psycho-emotional overstrain can also lead to a decrease in the chances of conception. That is why the reproductive specialists of the K + 31 maternity center preliminarily conduct a conversation with their patients and explain the importance of observing medical prescriptions immediately after IVF.
Other reasons
Unsuccessful artificial insemination is not always associated with the negative influence of exogenous factors. Unsuccessful infertility treatment can also be associated with such reasons as:
- poor quality of oocytes and sperm;
- the patient's age after 40 years;
- poor quality medical procedures;
- illiterately drawn up IVF protocol.
Not a single specialist can predict the development of events after replanting embryos into the uterus. However, the correct preparation of the course of infertility treatment and the correct conduct of the procedure is within the competence of the doctor.
Reproductologists, embryologists, andrologists and other specialists of the K + 31 center perform examination and treatment of infertility using expert-class equipment. Extensive work experience allows us to accurately determine the reasons for IVF failure and take them into account when drawing up a therapy regimen.
What to do next
After the second unsuccessful IVF, many decide on radical changes - changing the attending physician, clinic and even the country. The specialists of the K + 31 Center for Reproductive Medicine recommend:
- start preparing for the next IVF protocol - yoga classes, physiotherapy procedures;
- restore the regularity of sexual intercourse with a partner;
- undergo a second examination to identify the cause of IVF failure;
- undergo a psychotherapy session to stabilize the psycho-emotional background.
The second unsuccessful IVF is not a sentence. Many couples become happy parents after several IVF attempts. Remember that each unsuccessful attempt brings you one more step closer to achieving your goal.
