No Embryos After IVF? What To Do After A Failed IVF Cycle

Double board-certified OBGYN and REI, Dr. Natalie Crawford, discusses he challenges and considerations for patients undergoing IVF when no embryos are produced. She explains that age, ovarian reserve, and even inflammation can all impact egg quality. She emphasizes the power of personalized tweaks, like adjusting meds or targeting specific follicle sizes, to boost egg maturity. While younger women often have better fertilization and blastocyst rates, everyone can benefit from reviewing outcomes with their doctor and making lifestyle changes to improve future cycles.

Questions Answered:

What does no embryos after an IVF cycle mean?

Should you do IVF again?

How many eggs can you expect in an IVF cycle?

What factors affect IVF success?

How does the ovarian egg selection process work?

Why does the body naturally select only one egg per cycle?

How does age impact egg quality and quantity?

What environmental factors influence fertility?

Should you cancel an IVF cycle if egg retrieval numbers are low?

What protocol changes can improve egg retrieval?

How do different suppression methods impact IVF?

What determines egg maturity during IVF?

How do fertilization and embryo development rates work?

What percentage of embryos are typically genetically normal?

How do lifestyle choices impact fertility?

What questions should you ask your doctor after a failed IVF cycle?

How can you advocate for yourself during the IVF process?

What is a "WTF visit" in fertility treatment?