Top 5 IVF Setbacks and How to Reframe Them to Stay Hopeful

In this episode of The Egg Whisperer Show, I’m diving into one of the most important parts of the IVF journey: how to cope with setbacks. IVF can be frustrating, emotional, and downright hard. But it can also be empowering, educational, and full of possibility. I’m walking you through the five most common IVF challenges, and offering tools to help you reframe them so you can move forward feeling hopeful and in control.

We’ll talk about what happens when your cycle gets delayed, when your follicles don’t grow as expected, and what to do when the numbers (eggs, embryos, blastocysts) don’t go your way. I’ll also share real patient stories and offer perspective on how to stay grounded and supported through every twist in the journey.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why IVF cycles sometimes start with delays, and how to use that time productively
• What to do if your follicles don’t grow or respond to medication as expected
• How to cope with fewer eggs retrieved or fertilized than hoped
• What to know if embryo development or testing results don’t go as planned
• How to support your mental health and build a strong emotional foundation

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Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America’s most well-known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.