Failed in-vitro fertilization (IVF) may have you feeling a number of ways. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to start your family or grow it; whatever emotions you are feeling are completely valid.
Surrogacy after failed IVF is one of the options you have to become a parent and circumvents some of the issues that may have prevented IVF from working.
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This article addresses the surrogacy process and why it may be a viable alternative to bring your dreams of parenthood to life.
When is Surrogacy Recommended?
Gestational surrogacy after failed IVF may be right for you if:
- You’re infertile as a result of problems with your uterus.
- Pregnancy and/or childbirth post high risks due to a medical or psychological condition.
- You have had a hysterectomy.
- You are biologically incapable of conceiving or bearing a child (i.e. a single person or gay male couple).
If you are considering surrogacy, it is an option for starting or growing your family if you have experienced repeated implantation failure (RIF) or are impacted by any of the following factors:
The older a woman gets, the more their eggs decrease in quality and quantity. Aging directly impacts the chances of a woman becoming pregnant. For an embryo to be transferred there must be a certain level of growth and development in cell number and size. Fertility treatments for IVF are used to increase egg production. Sometimes, a woman’s body does respond properly to this medication, leading to a failure of follicle growth. Follicles are crucial to egg retrieval and can make it difficult or impossible. If the embryo fails to implant in the uterus, it could be for any number of reasons, from polyps to progesterone levels rising too early. A healthy lifestyle can directly impact conception. Smoking, for example, can negatively impact fertility. Embryos can have abnormalities even if everything with egg retrieval and fertilization goes smoothly. Embryos with abnormalities are called aneuploid and can stop an embryo from implanting or even cause a miscarriage.
What Happens to Your Body After Failed IVF?
After failed IVF, your body may experience various physical symptoms. These symptoms are not limited to but can include bloating, cramping and fatigue. These symptoms can be a result of a hormonal imbalance as a result of the fertility medications taken for IVF.
Surrogacy After Failed IVF [How It Works]
Now that you know surrogacy after failed IVF is one of the options you have, here’s how it works with us:
- Step 1: Contact us.
- Step 2: Complete the screening process.
- Step 3: Find a surrogate.
- Step 4: Beginning the legal process.
- Step 5: Complete embryo transfer.
- Step 6: Finalizing the legal process.
- Step 7: Bringing home your baby.
Medical and legal clearance is required before your surrogate can continue to the medical process.
If you have embryo from your previous IVF attempts, you can use those for your surrogacy journey without having to create new ones. If you have no embryos left, you can create embryos just as you did with IVF, where you will combine your eggs and sperm, or those from a donor in a lab to create an embryo.
Or, if you do not want to undergo an egg retrieval cycle or you do not want to pass along your genetics, donor embryos can be used for surrogacy as well.
The main difference lies in who receives the embryo. In surrogacy, the embryo is transferred to the surrogate’s uterus, as she will carry the pregnancy for you.
Considering Surrogacy [Requirements and Cost]
If you want to know when to consider surrogacy, then knowing what the requirements are as well as the cost will help make an informed decision.
As you are deciding whether or not surrogacy after failed IVF is right for your situation, take into consideration these requirements for intended parents:
Like any medical procedure, there are considerations to take into account, whether they are medical, legal or emotional. Learn about your parenthood options before committing. Surrogacy has its ups and downs. From failed embryo transfers to a lifelong relationship with your surrogate. Plan how you will address the ebbs and flows of the journey. Legal representation for both parties is required to protect your surrogate and you.
It’s important to understand that surrogacy is more expensive than IVF on its own. You may find price quotes of anywhere from $100,000-$300,000. With us, your cost will be SHORTCODE.
Surrogacy with us means you’ll be financially required to provide:
- Base compensation for the surrogate
- Monthly allowance for pregnancy-related costs (food, maternity clothes, travel, etc.)
- Medical expenses
- Attorney fees
- Counseling expenses
- Professional/agency fees
Contact us online to get more free information about how we help you have confidence in your budget when pursuing surrogacy.
IVF vs. Surrogacy Success Rate
When it comes to IVF success rates, it usually takes an average of three cycles to conceive when using your own eggs. There’s no exact percentage because the chances of success with an IVF cycle depend on your:
- Age
- Ovarian reserves
- Fallopian tubes
- Lifestyle
When it comes to surrogacy, In general, a little over half of all IVF transfers result in a pregnancy.
The success rate of turning to surrogacy after failed IVF is dependent on the fertility clinic that completes the embryo transfer as well as:
- Age of egg
- Quality of sperm
- Pre-screening surrogates
- Your surrogacy professional
Get the Support You Deserve
Even if you are considering surrogacy, it’s important to address the emotions that come after a failed IVF cycle.
Take the time to process the news and allow yourself to grieve Talk to someone you trust Prepare for your follow-up appointment Consider all your options Consider making lifestyle changes Take care of yourselfWhat to do After Failed IVF
If you want to address these emotions outside of your immediate support group, there are various infertility support groups online as well as professional counseling to address the thoughts and feelings you have while thinking about surrogacy after failed IVF.
It’s a delicate balance of coming to terms with an IVF cycle failing while at the same time, preparing yourself mentally and physically to pursue surrogacy as another path to parenthood.
Regardless of how you decide to move forward, reaching out to us can help give you clarity from the surrogacy side of things. Each situation is unique and the options for your situation may differ.
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