Claire, from Toulon: the path to motherhood after three unsuccessful IVF attempts

When Hope Becomes a Strategy

When Claire, from Toulon, learned of her diagnosis – infertility due to fallopian tube blockage, she did not give up. After a laparoscopy, one tube was absent and the other was blocked. Despite this prognosis, Claire continued searching for ways to become a mother.

In a few years, she contacted seven different medical centers and underwent three unsuccessful IVF attempts. But her desire to become a mother proved stronger than her disappointments. It was then that she turned to the NatuVitro clinic, where her journey toward motherhood took a new direction.

In our blog, we discuss in detail the topic “Hydrosalpinx: impact on female reproductive function,” which explains why it is important to diagnose this condition before proceeding with IVF and how modern methods allow for successful treatment.

A New Approach and Teamwork

During the first consultation, Dr. Rebecca Begeria carefully reviewed the patient's medical history and proposed a treatment plan different from previous protocols. Before starting controlled ovarian stimulation, Claire and her husband consulted a geneticist. It was recommended to perform a preimplantation genetic testing of embryos (PGT-A) to exclude possible chromosomal abnormalities and improve the efficiency of embryo transfer.

Finding the Cause of Previous Failures

During one of the examination steps, the specialist discovered a factor likely preventing embryo implantation. Claire was diagnosed with a hydrosalpinx, an inflammation and accumulation of fluid in the fallopian tube. It was decided to first collect the eggs, perform fertilization, conduct genetic testing on the resulting embryos, and then address the hydrosalpinx before transfer.

The results of the aspiration were encouraging: 18 follicles were retrieved, from which three high-quality embryos were formed. This was the first step toward a favorable outcome.

Surgical Intervention and a New Discovery

After stimulation, a recovery period was necessary. One month later, Claire underwent diagnostic laparoscopy. It was planned to remove the tube, but during the procedure, the doctors discovered that the problem was due to a para-ovarian cyst, which resembled a hydrosalpinx. They removed it and managed to preserve the tube. This was a decisive moment in the treatment: the situation changed in favor of the patient.

A Step She Had Been Aiming For Years

Six months after the surgical intervention, an embryo transfer was performed. Despite the couple’s desire to transfer two embryos, the doctor recommended limiting it to one to minimize risks. This decision proved to be wise, as pregnancy was confirmed.

The first ultrasound confirmed it: Claire was expecting a boy. It was a true Christmas gift for her and her family and a symbol of an eagerly awaited success.

The Strength of Professionalism and Faith

Claire’s story exemplifies how a good diagnosis, a precise approach, and modern reproductive medicine can restore hope. At NatuVitro, each case is treated individually, and a team of specialists supports patients at every step of the journey.

If you also aspire to become a parent, take the first step: schedule a consultation at the NatuVitro fertility clinic.