After 8 IVF cycles, multiple miscarriages, and Hashimoto’s disease, this parent achieved a successful pregnancy at age 42 using untested embryos and aggressive immune treatment — including IVIG, neupogen, steroids and hydroxychloroquine.
IVF Success: Immune-related issues
Stories from patients with suspected or confirmed immune-related infertility, such as elevated NK cells or inflammation, who were treated with immunotherapy.
💬 These stories are part of the Uterine Wall of Fame — a collection of real IVF success stories submitted by patients who overcame difficult fertility journeys. The UWOF is a project by Remembryo / Embryoman, a site that highlights new IVF research. All UWOF posts are free to access (no subscription required).
⚠️ These stories are personal experiences, not medical advice or scientific evidence. People are much more likely to share success stories than unsuccessful ones, so they should not be interpreted as evidence that any particular test, treatment, protocol, or clinic caused that success. Always discuss treatment decisions with your fertility specialist.
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⚠️ These stories are personal experiences, not medical advice or scientific evidence. People are much more likely to share success stories than unsuccessful ones, so they should not be interpreted as evidence that any particular test, treatment, protocol, or clinic caused that success. Always discuss treatment decisions with your fertility specialist.
✍️ Have a story to share? Submit your story.
Her journey included 10 retrievals, 17 transfers, and 6 heartbreaking losses. The embryo that finally worked? Her worst-graded, untested one.
After multiple losses, failed FETs, and a poor ovarian response, a patient with blocked tubes and immune issues became pregnant after starting Lovenox for antiphospholipid antibodies and transferring a fresh 5BB embryo. She’s now 12.5 weeks pregnant with normal NIPT results.