The testimony of Ana shows that when you decide to become a mother, nothing is impossible. Since she was young, Ana had thyroid problems and, due to poor medical care, developed cysts that affected her fallopian tubes.
Below, Ana shares her medical journey to having her two babies thanks to a multiple-cycle In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) program.
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“Hearing my babies’ heartbeats was the most exciting moment of my life. When I was young, my thyroid treatment was inadequate and caused cysts. One tube became blocked and the other was functioning at 2%. That’s when my search began: doctors, fertility clinics, and very high costs. It’s frustrating, stressful, and sometimes you feel like everything is falling apart.
There were times when I thought I wouldn’t make it. I told my husband that if I couldn’t give him children, maybe he should find happiness with someone else. He looked at me and said, “We’ll find the solution together.”
We spent eight months on injections and medication. It was tough, but the desire to be a mother gave me strength. The doctors, my husband, my parents, my friends, and I worked as a team. Avoid self-medicating and always consult a specialist.
Finally, the doctor said, “Congratulations, you’re pregnant!” All the effort, patience, and hope were rewarded in that moment.
Before undergoing any treatment, see a specialist in Assisted Reproduction to evaluate your case.
When should you seek help from assisted reproduction specialists?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), if you are over 35 and have been trying to conceive for 12 months or more, it’s time to see a specialist to identify what is preventing your pregnancy.
At Ingenes, we offer our Initial Program, designed to detect the cause of your infertility and provide you with a personalized treatment. Our multidisciplinary team of embryologists, andrologists, gynecologists, and psychotherapists will accompany you every step of the way.
Let us help you fulfill your dream of becoming a mom or dad.
Sources Consulted
- World Health Organization. (2020). Infertility definitions and terminology. Retrieved from https://www.who.int
- MedlinePlus. (2021). Thyroid Disease. Retrieved from https://medlineplus.gov
- Practice Committee of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. (2013). Diagnostic evaluation of the infertile female. Fertility and Sterility, 99(1), 63-71. doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2012.09.022
- ESHRE Capri Workshop Group. (2005). Epidemiology and medical management of infertility. Human Reproduction Update, 11(4), 375-387. doi:10.1093/humupd/dmi012
Remember: every story is different. If you are going through difficulties, you are not alone. Seek professional help and take the first step toward your dream.