Do prior fertility treatments improve our chances of conceiving naturally the next time?

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Thanks for the D2D. This really depends on the reason why you had to do IVF in the first instance.

If IVF was done because you felt it was the fastest way to have a baby, or if you failed to conceive naturally even though no obvious cause was found, then the next pregnancy may be easier naturally, or with some basic medical help (e.g. Ultrasound scan to assist with tracking of egg growth and timing of ovulation).

If IVF was done because your fallopian tubes were blocked, or the was a significant problem with sperm count/quality, then you may have to consider IVF again the 2nd time round.

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Dr Paul Tseng

Gynaecologist

It might in some case like in Polycystic ovaries. But in most cases no.

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It is not unusual to have some episodes of vaginal spotting when using the progestogen(Crinone) inserts. They can dry the vaginal skin and cause superficial abrasions which bleed when the pessary is inserted. In addition, some centres also use low-dose aspirin as a supplementary drug to enhance blood flow to the endometrium. These have the effect of thinning the blood and cause minor bleeds which seem to be worse then they actually are. The vaginal bleeds are not necessarily a sign of failed implantation.

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