Recurrent IVF Failure: Meaning, Causes, & Treatments

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Struggling to get pregnant is heartbreaking for couples as well as families. Couples unable to conceive with traditional mediums often choose IVF treatment but sometimes they face recurrent IVF failure and end up distressed. If you have experienced or heard about the same, you must be wondering:

• What is recurrent IVF failure? 

• What are the causes of recurrent IVF failure? 

• What are the treatment options available in India?

Don’t worry, you will get answers to all your questions in this article!

Apex Hospital - a leading IVF center in India - created this blog to help men and women learn everything about recurrent IVF failure. Let’s start by understanding the meaning of recurrent IVF failure. 

Recurrent IVF Failure: Meaning

Recurrent IVF failure refers to the condition where a woman undergoes multiple IVF cycles without achieving a successful pregnancy. For those who don’t know, IVF is a fertility treatment in which an egg and sperm are mated outside the body and the resulting embryo is then implanted in the uterus. Struggling to achieve pregnancy after going through IVF procedure multiple times is known as recurrent IVF failure. 

Now that we have a basic idea of recurrent IVF failure, let’s learn about its major causes.

Recurrent IVF Failure: Causes

Below are the major causes of recurrent IVF failure in couples:

Embryo quality: One of the major causes behind recurrent IVF failure is poor embryo quality. If the embryos formed during the IVF process have any developmental issues, then they may not implant successfully in the uterus. 

Uterine factors: Problems with the uterus, such as polyps, fibroids, abnormalities, or adhesions can contribute to recurrent IVF failure. These problems hinder embryo implantation and reduce the chance of pregnancy.

Ovarian factors: Poor egg quality and insufficient ovarian response may also affect the success of IVF cycles. Women with a low ovarian reserve or advanced maternal age may experience challenges in producing high-quality eggs.

Sperm quality: Low sperm quality in men is often the reason behind recurrent IVF failure. 

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Endometrial receptivity: The receptive nature of the uterine lining is crucial for successful embryo implantation. Issues with endometrial receptivity such as inadequate thickness or receptivity issues can cause recurrent IVF failure.

Lifestyle factors: Our daily routine is very crucial to maintaining our overall health and successful IVF. Drinking, smoking, stress, and obesity negatively impact the success of IVF treatment. 

Now that we know the major causes behind recurrent IVF failure, let’s look at the treatments recommended for IVF success after repeated IVF miscarriages. 

Recurrent IVF Failure: Treatments

Below are the treatments for recurrent IVF failure that are widely prescribed by IVF experts at Apex Hospital:

Preimplantation Genetic Testing(PGT): PGT is used to screen embryos for chromosomal abnormalities before implantation. It can help improve the chances of selecting healthy embryos.

Hormonal adjustments: Making adjustments to the hormonal stimulation protocols used in IVF can help by improving egg quality and ovarian response.

Uterine Evaluation and corrections: Treating uterine abnormalities such as polyps or fibroids through surgical procedures and other treatments can maximise the chances of IVF success.

Endometrial receptivity testing: Assessment of the endometrial receptivity through specialised tests can guide the timing of embryo transfer for optimal implantation.

Lifestyle modifications: Making positive lifestyle changes by maintaining a healthy weight and staying away from smoking as well as drinking can help you achieve successful pregnancy through IVF. Kicking away stress can also greatly help!

Overcome repetitive IVF failures with Apex

We hope that the above article helped you learn about the meaning, causes, and treatments for recurrent IVF failure. It is best to visit a reputed hospital in India for IVF consultancy and treatment. If your chosen healthcare provider has a high success rate with cases of repeat IVF failure, that’s a major advantage. Schedule a consultation with top IVF experts for personalised and effective care. 

Have queries to ask? Call us on  82229-66666 in case of queries!

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