Sarah had been dealing with menstrual issues for as long as she could remember. At the age of 17, she unexpectedly became pregnant with her daughter, which felt like a miracle. When her daughter turned 18 months old, Sarah and her partner, Tom, decided to expand their family. However, they faced a setback when Sarah was diagnosed with PCOS, a hormonal condition that causes irregular periods and complicates conception.
After trying various treatments under the NHS, including inconclusive laparoscopies and unsuccessful clomid cycles, IVF became their next option. By this time, Sarah was 35 and struggling with ovulation. Following a fertility assessment with Dr. Patel at Simply Fertility, she began an IVF ICSI cycle, regulated by the microgynon pill.
“I felt so much more hopeful after my consultation, but I still worried that I might never become pregnant after everything I’d been through,” Sarah shared.
To everyone’s amazement, 26 eggs were retrieved, with 19 fertilizing successfully. They had 12 frozen embryos for future use, and one day 5 embryo was transferred into Sarah’s uterus. “Dr. Lee performed my embryo transfer, and it felt like a full-circle moment. I had gone from being told by the NHS that there was nothing more they could do, to having an embryo implanted that could potentially become my baby.”
The two-week wait from the transfer to the pregnancy test was filled with anxiety, but Sarah tried to keep a positive mindset. In March 2020, Sarah and Tom finally welcomed their miracle baby, a precious little boy named Oliver, at the local hospital.
“Finding out we were pregnant on our first attempt was such a shock but also a huge relief, considering my past struggles. Returning to the clinic to thank everyone and leave our heart on the tree was so emotional; it was everything I had hoped for. Choosing Simply Fertility was truly the best decision we’ve ever made, and we’re forever grateful.”
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Conclusion
In summary, Sarah and Tom’s story is one of hope and perseverance. After facing numerous challenges, they found success with IVF and welcomed their beautiful baby boy, reminding us that the journey to parenthood can sometimes have beautiful surprises.