This couple saved for 4 years to afford IVF and were able to collect only about 100 sperm due to the husband’s childhood cancer. Two untested embryos were transferred at age 40, resulting in healthy boy/girl twins.
IVF Success: Cancer or major health challenge
Stories from patients who faced cancer or other serious medical conditions alongside their fertility journey.
💬 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.
After four retrievals where nearly all embryos arrested before blastocyst, a single 3AB embryo finally led to a healthy 17-week pregnancy at age 42. Cancer and male factor infertility added further complexity to this success.
A day 6 mosaic embryo led to pregnancy at 41 for a patient who had undergone trachelectomy, faced cancer, and endured 13 IUIs and multiple losses.