IVF failure can happen for various reasons, including poor egg or sperm quality, embryo abnormalities, implantation issues, or uterine problems. Other contributing factors may include age of the sperm, egg or uterus, lifestyle choices, or underlying health conditions. Endometriosis has also been cited for failed IVF. Sometimes, failed cycles result from issues that aren’t easily detectable.
One key concern or question when IVF fails is what next? There is usually a break taken between attempts at IVF. Those who are attempting for conception generally, and particularly through IVF go through quite the physical and emotional journey. Time for grieving is required.
Some lifestyle modifications may improve your chances of conception, such as a review of your regular medications and weight management. Generally, prior to the first attempt at IVF, the fertility team will have advised on these matters and you should have optimised your chances of conception. More medically, the fertility specialist will recommend a different approach to the next attempt for IVF, based on your current situation and past response, which could include a different dose and timing of medications.
With repeated failed IVF cycles, managing expectations and discussing next steps with a fertility specialist is crucial for understanding the cause and exploring future options that may not involve IVF.
Read more about the causes of IVF failure and what can be done about them in this blog by Cloudnine Fertility.
