Time Gap In IVF Cycles: Wait Period Before You Try Again After An Unsuccessful Attempt

Invitro fertilisation is one of the most common and effective reproductive procedures out there that is helping thousands of couples to conceive. It assists patients in a number of fertility issues. Though the procedure has a good success rate, it still doesn't guarantee success in the first attempt. Sometimes, couples have to go through it more than once. Going for a second attempt of IVF after the first try is unsuccessful can raise a lot of questions in the minds of the patient and most common of them is about the time gap or wait period that they should be taking between the procedures. Here is what Dr. Kalyani Shrimali, Fertility Consultant at Nova IVF Fertility, Indore, suggests.

The required time period between the IVF attempts

The time spacing between IVF attempts depends upon a number of factors like a patient's age, reproductive health, and physical health are important to consider. This also helps in determining if they should go for the second attempt or not. The procedure of the second cycle occurs in two ways. In some cases, the cycle starts from the beginning where the patient has to go through all the procedures from ovarian stimulation to egg retrieval, while in other cases there can be frozen eggs to use.

Depending upon the number of factors, doctors advise patients about the ideal time gap between the IVF cycles, but there are also some general guidelines that are to be followed.

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• The standard spacing between the IVF cycles is around four to six weeks after the patient gets a negative pregnancy test.
• The patient should at least wait for one menstrual cycle to be over before considering their second attempt.
• Along with the physical and reproductive well being, mental stability is also a major factor to consider.

Going through IVF is a big decision to take for many couples and failing in the first attempt never comes easy, and thus, it can lead to mental tension. It is also necessary for you to be mentally prepared about your second attempt and its results.

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How to prepare for your next IVF cycle

If you want to do your best in your second attempt, you have to prepare your body. You can talk to your doctor and ask about the reasons behind the failure of your first attempt and that might help you in preparing accordingly. You have to be in your best mental and physical state if you attempt IVF. Many people often ignore the fact that your diet and lifestyle has a major impact on your reproductive health. In the time space you have taken in your cycle, you can focus on your health by-

• Having a balanced diet that is high in essential nutrients that are necessary to keep you healthy.
• Be physically active in your routine but avoid doing high impact activities. You can go for easy exercises, yoga, jogging, etc.
• You also need to take care of your mental wellbeing during this time. Opting for yoga, meditation, and deep breathing can be really helpful.
• Surrounding yourself with support and care is essential during this time. It can be your friends, family, or relatives who you can rely on.

At the same time, you will also be needed to learn more about the procedures. Make sure to be in touch with your fertility expert for necessary guidance.

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