IVF Success at Age 42-43: Personal Experiences and Advice

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Women aged 42 to 43 considering In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) should be aware of the specific success rates and guidelines associated with this age group. The NHS in the UK offers IVF services with an age limit of 42, while other countries may have different regulations. Personal experiences shared in the discussion highlight that being in good physical shape can positively influence outcomes. For detailed statistics and personal accounts, resources such as the article from the National Center for Biotechnology Information and the New York Times are recommended.

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  • Understanding of IVF procedures and protocols
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  • Knowledge of fertility statistics for women over 40
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  • Research IVF success rates for women aged 42-43
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  • Read personal IVF journey accounts for insights and experiences
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This discussion is beneficial for women aged 42-43 considering IVF, healthcare professionals advising patients on fertility options, and anyone seeking to understand the implications of age on IVF success rates.

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Any woman here (or know someone who does) who had ivf (In Vitro Fertilization) done between age 42 to 43? How was it?
 
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jlcd said:
Any woman here (or know someone who does) who had ivf (In Vitro Fertilization) done between age 42 to 43? How was it?

I looked on Google to see what sort of stats and issues there are, my sister had her child at 41 though not via IVF.
IVF would have been the next option had previous treatment not worked and I remember looking into it for her.
Being pregnant at 41 was no issue as she was in decent shape.
You can get IVF on the NHS in the UK and the age limit is 42, higher in other countries.

In terms of stats and I will let you peruse this article so you are aware of success rates.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25934599
A personal account I found

https://adiahealth.com/my-ivf-journey/
And this in the NYT

https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/18/well/the-misleading-promise-of-ivf-for-women-over-40.html
Of course the best place to start is with your GP and your partner to see what your options are.
Good luck.
 
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