Have you had a failed IVF attempt? According to an infertility expert, here's what you should do.

Failure of IVF can be heartbreaking. However, you must understand that repeated efforts can help you in achieving your desire to become a parent. Dr. Himali Maniar, one of the founders of Nisha IVF- Ahmedabad, one of the best IVF hospitals in Ahmedabad, explains how.

IVF can be a ray of hope when you've been trying for a child for a long time.

Therefore you advance with your eyes wide open and your hopes high, and you follow your doctor's advice in the hopes of becoming pregnant.

Then something unexpected occurs: your IVF cycle fails. You're heartbroken, your hopes dashed, and you're unsure what to do next.

If this has been your experience, you should know that it is not the end of the world. A failed IVF cycle does not rule out the possibility of a second attempt; there is still a chance for you.

As an outcome, we enlisted the aid of infertility expert Dr. Himali Maniar to guide you through your next steps. She is an amiable and warm doctor.

One of the reasons patients feel well cared for at the hospital is her friendly and patient-centered approach. She is a well-known IVF specialist in Ahmedabad.

So let's get this party started.

It's critical to comprehend why your IVF cycle didn't work.

"Firstly, you need to realize that the chances of getting pregnant after one embryo transfer are only about 40 to 50 percent," Dr. Himali Maniar says. "As a result, we need to look at the overall pregnancy rate, which is around 87.5 percent after three transfers," she adds.

But what happens if all three attempts are unsuccessful?

Poor embryo quality or chromosomal incompetency, according to Dr. Himali Maniar, could be the reason.

Other factors include:

Weight gain.

An unhealthy lifestyle.

A damaged uterus lining.

Abnormalities in the endometrium-embryo interaction.

This is what you should do as soon as a cycle fails.

Dr. Himali Maniar advises that before attempting another IVF cycle, you have a thorough consultation with your fertility specialist to realize why your initial cycle failed to start with.

"It's critical to understand whether the causes are recurrent—and if they can get corrected—and what changes need to be made before and during the second IVF cycle," she says.

Aside from understanding the causes and learning how to make your second attempt more successful, it's also essential to speak to your surgeon about realistic expectations and know how likely you will get pregnant after your next cycle.

While it may seem like going in for a second IVF attempt is a no-brainer, Dr. Himali Maniar advises keeping the following three things in mind:

1. Whether or not another IVF cycle is clinically indicated.

2. Your psychological and emotional readiness

3. The financial consequences of another IVF procedure

Yes, IVF gives you more than two chances to become pregnant.

Dr. Himali Maniar explains, "When it comes to IVF, we must understand that repetition is the key to success—so we must look at that cumulative number of 87.5 percent at the end of three embryo transfers."

However, many factors influence how many IVF cycles you and your partner require.

"We need a good number of embryos from a good number of eggs obtained from a single IVF cycle for repeated embryo transfers," she says, adding that "if we have a good number of embryos from a good number of eggs obtained from a single IVF cycle, then even one cycle can be enough."

So, from a medical standpoint, you can have as many IVF cycles as viable embryos.

According to Dr. Himali Maniar, there is no upper limit to this number. The couple's perseverance, mental fortitude, and financial circumstances are the driving factors for more and more cycles.

Try not to make these mistakes before starting the next cycle.

There's no denying that IVF failure can be heartbreaking. However, if you've taken the bold step of starting a new cycle, it's critical to get things right and avoid some common blunders, such as:

1. Don't spend too much time researching IVF on the internet: It's understandable to want to learn everything there is to grasp about IVF.

But obsessing over what the internet says about pregnancy success rates, hacks, and so on isn't going to help.

"The internet cannot replace a doctor," says Dr. Himali Maniar. However, it may provide you with unwanted information about your medical condition, causing anxiety. And anxiety isn't conducive to IVF success."

2. Don't go to bed after an IVF cycle: According to Dr. Himali Maniar, "taking bed rest after an IVF procedure is unwarranted."

You see, when you move around, you provide a good blood supply to all of your organs. This blood supply is also necessary for the uterus, particularly during embryo implantation.

"After an IVF cycle, it's critical to stay physically active. Complete bed rest after a cycle, contrary to popular belief, can result in life-threatening complications such as blood clots and embolism," she adds.

3. Choose your doctor and clinic wisely: A failed IVF cycle may cause you to question your doctor's and clinic's credentials, prompting you to seek a new doctor and clinic.

There's nothing inaccurate with that as long as you prefer someone with the appropriate experience.

Dr. Himali Maniar advises, "Choose a doctor who has the required qualifications and experience with infertility and is affiliated with a reputable IVF clinic with a high success rate."

Carry all of your reports with you if you decide to switch clinics and doctors because they will contain a wealth of information for your second IVF.

Finally, keep in mind.

Science has advanced by leaps and bounds in the four decades since IVF got introduced.

As a result, you have nothing to be concerned about.

"IVF is entirely safe, and there is no need to be concerned. IVF has resulted in the delivery of millions of infants globally, all of whom are as healthy as babies born naturally.

Dr. Himali Maniar concludes, "You must have realistic expectations and consult your doctor about the next steps for you."