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DHEA and IVF

hi all.  has anyone who had prior failed IVF, used DHEA after that and become pregnant.  Im almost 40 and had a failed IVF.  I've read on other forums that DHEA helps when you are aging.  Any suceess stories out there please.

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has anyone got pregnant while taking the DHEA treatment? is it safe to continue taking DHEA while pregnant/
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Thanks.  My naturopath just tested my dhea, dhea-s and testosterone levels so I will get those results soon.  Right now I am on clomid for an egg retrieval next week and still taking dhea alternating 75mg/100mg.  I feel like I don'ty understand enough about this process but I don't have the time to learn everything.  Why would people be monitored between ovulation and the next period?  What could they see?  I just get monitored on day 3 and day 8 to retrieval.  I am not doing any suppression, what is suppression?  Jules
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Hi Jules

I stopped using DHEA just before ET if that helps xx  Best of luck hun xx
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Hello!  

I am starting ivf to freeze my eggs, I am 44 now :-(  People suggested I freeze my eggs when I was in my 30s but all the Dr.s told me the technology was not available.  I have not been able to have a partner in 14 years due to abuse and trauma so I want to preserve my eggs for maybe I can have a chance for a child one day (soon?).  So I found a clinic to freeze my eggs and just did the first mini-ivf cycle, finished a week ago.  I can only afford three cycles.  I was on clomid then synarel nasal spray, there was only one big follicle to collect and three smaller follicles.  The egg they collected was poor quality.  They kept me on clomid to do a second retrieval, 2 eggs disappeared and the last one ovulated early so they could not collect it.  They prescribe ibuprofen to prevent premature ovulation but I cannot take it due to digestive issues.  So, to try to have some better quality eggs for next time I started DHEA (25mg 3x/day), maca, and royal jelly.  I got bad acne and read that 75mg/day may be too much so just switched to 25mg/day.  I do not know a lot about all these things, my hormones are all normal, I am fertile as far as I know.  My insurance doesn't pay for any of this so I cannot really see Dr.s to test my hormones further.  Just very confused and looking for any advice to bank as many great eggs as possible.  Is there any reason I would not want to take the DHEA?  Should I take it through the medicated part of the cycle too?  Thank you for any help!  Jules
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Hi Babyhope

I only went to the acupuncturist within 24 hours of Embryo Transplant.  In the previous, unsuccessful cycles I had visited the acupuncturist regularly, and also taken chinese medicine.

The research I read suggested that you should only need to have acupuncture within 24 hours of ET and this increases the chances of implantation, hence only going after my ET.

Ask your RE about Clexane though (I took it for 20 WEEKS!!  past ET)  It's not that expensive at all and has been shown to be beneficial.

Our wee one is nearly 14 months old now - a little boy, Lewis.  

Do let me know how you get on - I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed for the both of us!

xx
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I see that its a son for you sorry my bad :) my anxiety :) wish you a girl this time.
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