Pregnancy is true happiness for any family. But, unfortunately, not every woman is given the chance to experience the joy of motherhood. If, for a number of reasons, pregnancy does not occur naturally, a specialist can recommend an IVF procedure. This is an artificial implantation of embryos in the uterine cavity. However, there is absolutely no guarantee that a long-awaited child will appear in the family soon. After a failed IVF, you can try again after a while. But you should first find out why pregnancy did not occur.
Poor embryos
The IVF procedure is exactly the same in replanting embryos into the uterine cavity. After a failed IVF, you should definitely find out why the pregnancy did not occur. First of all, low-quality embryos can become the cause. Organisms consisting of 7-8 cells, demonstrating excellent fission rates, are considered ideal for replanting. If the embryo develops slowly during maturation, it is likely that nothing will change in the uterine cavity. Such a pregnancy, as a rule, freezes at an early stage, and the embryo leaves at the next menstruation.
In most cases, bad embryos are formed from sperm and ova with poor performance. Therefore, rehabilitation after a failed IVF necessarily includes a
complete examination of the organisms of both partners. A man must perform a spermogram, and a woman should be examined by a gynecologist. The specialist takes tests and swabs of the genitals from a man and a woman.
An experienced embryologist is able to accurately assess the state of the body, which sits in the uterine cavity of a woman. It should be an embryo with maximum performance, without fragmentation. If the body has an irregular shape or is characterized by a slow division, it is not planted for the further development of pregnancy. Most likely, such an embryo is not destined to become a fetus. The success of in vitro fertilization directly depends on the specialist who conducts the procedure. Therefore, preference should be given to clinics that have proven themselves on the good side. After an unsuccessful IVF, a qualified specialist will try to identify the cause of the situation and will do everything so that the desired pregnancy nevertheless occurs.
Endometrial problems
The structure and size of the endometrium has one of the important roles in replanting an embryo. As a result of numerous studies, it was found that in vitro fertilization is successfully carried out when the thickness of the endometrium is 7-14 mm. Such indicators are enough to ensure that the embryo is firmly fixed in the uterine cavity. Before the procedure, the specialist must conduct an examination on an ultrasound machine. After a failed IVF, a full examination of the uterine cavity is also carried out. Endometrial pathologies are rejected by a specialist in the first place. The fact is that it is problems with this part of the female body that most often provoke premature termination of pregnancy.
Chronic endometritis is the main pathology that can prevent the development of a healthy pregnancy. The disease can be easily determined using ultrasound. The vaginal sensor helps to determine the presence of fluid in the uterine cavity, as well as measure the size of the genital organ.
It is worth noting that the condition of the endometrium in the uterine cavity of a woman directly depends on local immunity. If a representative of the weaker sex has a poor body resistance to pathogenic bacteria and viruses, most likely, the IVF procedure will not end well. After an unsuccessful IVF, a woman should definitely pass a general blood test. Particular attention is paid to the amount of hemoglobin. If this parameter is below normal, the patient is prescribed immunostimulating, as well as iron-containing drugs.
Pathology of the fallopian tubes
If after a failed IVF there are no periods in the second cycle, the patient should pay attention to the condition of the fallopian tubes. One of the most serious pathologies is the presence of hydrosalpinx. As a result of obstruction of the fallopian tubes, a woman becomes completely barren. Even the IVF procedure does not give the desired result.
Gidrosalpinsk is a serious pathology in which an excessive amount of fluid accumulates in the fallopian tubes. Most often, the cause of the disease is chronic inflammatory processes in the pelvis. Less commonly, obstruction develops as a result of structural features of the uterus. In the second case, the problem is solved through surgical intervention. It is worth noting that hydrosalpinxes are found both single and follicular. In the first case, you can get rid of the problem much faster. In what form the disease struck the fallopian tubes, you can find out only after a complete examination of the uterine cavity.
The problem is that at the early stage, hydrosalpinsk practically does not manifest itself. It is possible to identify the ailment only during ultrasound. Before preparing for IVF after an unsuccessful attempt, it is worthwhile to treat the pelvic organs, as well as get rid of the obstruction of the fallopian tubes, if any. In some clinics, cardinal treatment is also practiced. Pipes in which hydrosalpinx is detected are completely removed. As a rule, after a similar operation as a result of in vitro fertilization, women become pregnant successfully.
Genetic abnormalities
If pregnancy does not occur again after an unsuccessful IVF attempt, geneticists recommend passing a karyotype test. Only in this way can one determine whether one of the partners has deviations. In most cases, improperly developing embryos do not last long in the uterine cavity. As a result, the couple is forced to survive a huge number of unsuccessful attempts at in vitro fertilization.
Often, spouses who suffer from infertility have an inversion of the ninth chromosome. Unfortunately, this pathology cannot be corrected. It remains only to believe in a miracle. In one out of ten cases, it is possible to become pregnant normally and give birth to a healthy baby.
For patients who have relatives with genetic abnormalities, it is advisable to make an individual genetic tree. Thus, the embryologist manages to identify the likelihood of developing a poor-quality embryo. If the possibility of a healthy pregnancy exceeds 50%, in vitro fertilization is still carried out. If genetic abnormalities are found, prospective parents are advised to take a series of tests. The examination helps to determine whether the future offspring will inherit the abnormalities that are inherent in the karyotype of the parents.
It is worth remembering that problems with genetics are not a sentence. Some diseases are inherited by the offspring of only a certain article. In vitro fertilization has one significant advantage. This is an opportunity to plan the sex of the future baby.
Problems with a woman's immune system
It is difficult to predict the outcome of the IVF procedure. After a failed IVF, many experts recommend a woman to undergo an immunological study of the body. With the help of tests, it is possible to determine the presence of antibodies to major infections.
The problem of many couples is also genetic incompatibility. Most often, this situation is observed in spouses with a Rhesus factor, when a woman, for example, has a
negative Rhesus factor, and a man has a positive one. The body of the expectant mother perceives the embryo as a foreign body. Antibodies are activated and kill a small organism that has not yet had time to properly gain a foothold in the uterine cavity. To prevent such a situation, a woman who has a negative Rhesus spends several days after fertilization in a hospital. If necessary, the expectant mother is administered a small dose of the immunoglobulin preparation.
Patient age
Often, patients over 40 years old become in vitro fertilization clinics. Representatives of the fair sex for many years trying to get pregnant in a natural way and only finally seek qualified medical help. But precious time may already be lost. The problem is that with age, the woman's fertility is significantly reduced. The IVF procedure may not always go well. After unsuccessful IVF, older women need much more time to recover.
The age of the future father also matters. Often young girls cannot become pregnant just because their sexual partner is 45 years old. The quality of sperm cells deteriorates significantly every year. Men who are overweight and lovers of alcohol and cigarettes are also at risk.
Middle-aged partners who came to IVF for the first time require increased attention from medical personnel. The couple will have to undergo a full examination of the body and pass a series of tests before replanting the embryo into the uterine cavity. In women older than 45 years, it is not uncommon for a situation when, after a failed IVF, there is no monthly 3 months. There is a possibility that the representative of the weaker sex has entered the menopause phase, and pregnancy will not occur for physiological reasons.
Overweight
Obesity is almost always an obstacle to normal gestation. Most often, problems arise already in the early stages. This is due to the pathology of the development of ovarian follicles. How to recover from a failed IVF? First of all, you need to lose weight. In a private clinic, you can take advantage of the recommendations of a nutritionist. Classes in the fitness room are also welcome.
The problem for the birth of healthy offspring is not only female obesity, but also male obesity. Representatives of the stronger sex with overweight often have a bad spermogram. As a result, poor-quality embryos mature, which die in the uterine cavity after replanting.
Recovery after IVF
The female body after abortion returns to normal in different ways. It all depends on the physiological characteristics. It often happens that after a failed IVF there are no periods. Reviews of doctors show that the cycle is restored within a few months. If the next menstrual bleeding does not arrive in a timely manner, it is recommended to undergo an additional examination by a gynecologist. A specialist can prescribe hormonal drugs that will help to restore the cycle painlessly.
After unsuccessful fertilization, abundant periods can also be observed. There is no reason to panic, but you should still consult a doctor. Perhaps this is the way the female body gets rid of the embryo that has not taken root in the uterine cavity. The first menstrual bleeding after unsuccessful in vitro fertilization can last 7-10 days.
Pregnancy after a failed IVF procedure
According to statistics, in 30% of cases, couples after an unsuccessful IVF manage to conceive naturally. This is due to the stimulating procedures that are carried out in the clinic. After all, experts not only plant the embryo in the uterus, but also conduct a full examination of both partners, identify the cause of infertility. Many diseases after treatment give a good result. Already within three months it is possible to get the desired pregnancy. After an unsuccessful IVF, a delay in menstruation can be a real surprise.
If in vitro fertilization has passed without a result, do not despair. You can try again next month. The couple must always lead a healthy lifestyle and eat right. The task of a specialist is to identify the causes of failure. You may need to treat both partners in a hospital setting. Additionally, you will have to pass a number of tests.
To summarize
The in vitro fertilization procedure requires considerable financial costs. You can understand the spouses if the desired pregnancy as a result of long efforts does not occur. However, do not despair. The main thing is to follow all the doctor's recommendations and undergo a full examination of the body. In most cases, pregnancy occurs already from the second or third attempt.
The IVF procedure is not harmful to the female body. Therefore, it can be performed an unlimited number of times. However, after several unsuccessful attempts, a specialist can recommend an alternative - replanting a donor egg or sperm.