Why IVF fails repeatedly despite good embryos

IVF failure can stem from various factors, though many patients often focus solely on embryo quality, according to Doctor Ho Van Thang, Director of Bao Son IVF Center.

Doctor Ho Van Thang explains that even with good embryos, some fail to implant or pregnancies stop developing early. Potential causes include: an unsuitable endometrial lining, reproductive immune disorders, embryo genetic abnormalities, or a treatment protocol not suited to the patient.

The embryo transfer journey is full of hope, but not every family is fortunate enough to conceive on the first try. *Photo: Bao Son IVF Center*

According to Doctor Thang, current IVF practice moves away from universal protocols, favoring individualized treatment to optimize success. This approach includes a comprehensive assessment of reproductive health, monitoring treatment response, and adjusting strategies for each case.

In clinical practice, many patients who have experienced multiple failures can still achieve successful pregnancies in subsequent cycles. "Repeated IVF failures do not mean the door to parenthood is closed", the doctor shared.

Doctor Thang advises that instead of rushing into a new treatment cycle with a similar protocol, identifying the root cause of IVF failure is crucial. Patients should avoid a "just one more try" mindset. Correctly identifying the issue allows for a personalized treatment strategy, optimizing success in the next attempt while limiting cycles costly in time, expense, and health.

A modern lab helps create good quality embryos, but IVF success depends on many other factors. *Photo: Bao Son IVF Center*

This will be one of the topics shared at the seminar "Repeated IVF Failures – What Opportunities Lie Ahead?" taking place from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM on 20/6, on the 3rd floor of Bao Son Hotel, 50 Nguyen Chi Thanh, Hanoi.

At the event, fertility experts from Bao Son IVF Center will provide an in-depth analysis of often-overlooked causes behind IVF failures. They will also update attendees on new approaches in diagnosing and treating infertility.

Families attending the seminar will have a direct Q&A session with experts and opportunities to receive valuable gifts, including health check-up packages and IVF cost support packages, totaling up to 140 million VND. This support aims to help infertile families reduce the financial burden on their journey to parenthood.