My IVF Journey - 2 Years of Egg Retrievals, IUI, Embryo Transfers

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  • Board-certified dermatologist Dr. Joyce Park shares her experience with infertility and in vitro fertilization (IVF). After multiple rounds of egg retrievals in different states, IUI, multiple embryo transfers, now, two years later, she is pregnant!
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    00:00 Intro
    01:12 A big update
    02:32 Egg Retrieval Round 1
    06:26 What is IVF? Going over the Steps
    08:56 Intra Uterine Insemination Round 1
    09:40 Egg Retrieval Round 2
    11:17 Embryo Transfer Round 1
    16:29 Embryo Transfer Round 2
    16:40 Intramuscular Progesterone Shots
    18:17 Outro
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    Dr. Joyce Park is a board-certified dermatologist based in Seattle, WA, founder of Skin Refinery, a boutique virtual dermatology practice, and content creator and skincare and beauty educator.
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    DISCLAIMER: The information in this video is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician.
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  • @our2miraclebabies496
    @our2miraclebabies496 3 місяці тому +4

    We loved this video and all she shared ! We went thru a very similar experience where my wife dealt with Infertility, Surrogacy, NICU, while having Multiple Sclerosis to ultimately having twins !

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing and I’m so happy that you have your miracle twins!

  • @annem4395
    @annem4395 7 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing your story!! Praying for a smooth pregnancy and healthy baby!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind wishes!

  • @joycewong4685
    @joycewong4685 8 місяців тому +6

    Congratulations! 🥰🥰 Hope you and your family are navigating the new change well and not stress too much! It was tough listening to your journey so I can't imagine going through it. Thank you for sharing your experience♥

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much for watching my video and hearing about my journey. It was an emotional one to film. Thank you for your kind congratulations!

  • @anushaanand6262
    @anushaanand6262 8 місяців тому +8

    Congratulations Joyce! Have loved your skincare videos over the last 1 year.
    Going thru ivf and hv had 4 failed cycles.
    It’s such a hard hard journey!
    Wish you all the very best😊🤗.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      I'm so sorry to hear this. It is really so difficult and so lonely, and the lack of control drove me crazy! I'm here for you and will be thinking of you as you're going through this journey.

  • @melodyh2939
    @melodyh2939 8 місяців тому +1

    My ❤ broke hearing about your difficult journey, my own fertility journey has been emotionally grueling so I really felt everything you were saying. Thank you for sharing!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      I’m so sorry to hear that you went through a difficult process too. Everyone has a unique path, all hard in their own ways. Sending you love and thank you for watching

  • @silverneonsulphur
    @silverneonsulphur 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for sharing your story! The tension between being hopeful yet holding things lightly is so difficult to navigate. Definitely an exercise in faith and trust in God. It was lovely meeting you at WCD earlier this year - looking forward to more of your pregnancy related skincare content! :) xx

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for the kind words and for watching! ❤️ definitely will be sharing more pregnancy skincare soon!

  • @anginehache8115
    @anginehache8115 8 місяців тому +7

    You are for me one of the sweetest and kind person I've followed on social media. I'm very happy and proud of you, even if I don't know you personally, but you are such a beautiful and genuine human being.
    Just the fact that you are opening yourself about something so vulnerable in such a genuine way, and also offering your help to others about this journey. It really means everything!
    You rock, you'll be an amazing mom to that child. God bless you & your family. ❤️

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +1

      Your comment literally brought tears to my eyes

    • @anginehache8115
      @anginehache8115 8 місяців тому

      @@TeawithMD I'm so glad that it made you feel good. Your reply makes me so happy! I saw it earlier and I forgot to reply, but just now I was taking my "me" washing my hair, and I prayed for you and your pregnancy journey. May God be with you all this time. Know that you are appreciated, and thank you so much for taking your time to share so many awesome things, but esoec this journey. ❤️

  • @anushamurthy8263
    @anushamurthy8263 8 місяців тому +1

    So happy for your family, wish you & your baby good health💛
    Thanks for sharing your journey!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much ❤️

  • @love2read2008
    @love2read2008 8 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations! Infertility has higher prevalence in women with medical careers, so you are definitely not alone and it can affect anyone ❤ Praying for a safe pregnancy, delivery and postpartum period for you, baby and your growing family 🥰 Lots of love from a fellow Medical Mum in Australia ❤

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank you so much ❤️ some studies quote 1 in 4 female physicians are diagnosed with infertility, and female surgeons lose babies during pregnancy at a higher rate than the general population. We need more awareness around this topic and hopefully change the conversation for the next generation of women in medicine!

  • @drrajsree
    @drrajsree 7 місяців тому +1

    Congratulations Joyce! I'm a fellow physician and UA-camr! I wanted to introduce myself and say hi! I was touched listening to your story. Thank you for sharing and helping so many other women! Best wishes, Rajsree

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  6 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching and for saying hello ❤️

  • @dreamxpaili
    @dreamxpaili 8 місяців тому +1

    all hugs and prayers for you, thank you for sharing your story. i'm so inspired by your persistence and hope through this whole process.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much - it was a test of my faith and marriage at many times throughout! Not an easy journey

  • @kieucheung3020
    @kieucheung3020 7 місяців тому +1

    Congrats!!!! I went through almost the same journey as you. We moved from CA to WA during my IVF treatment. We also bought a house before we moved except that we moved from an apartment. I also got my cycle canceled due too. Totally agree with you the ups and downs and all the confusion despite my science background. You are so brave to do the shots yourself.. so brave!!!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  7 місяців тому

      Wow our stories have a lot of parallels! So many ups and downs and it’s all so confusing. How do you like WA? It’s a big change weather wise from sunny CA!

  • @blo0di3
    @blo0di3 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations! Thank you for sharing your story. This story encourage me through my IVF journey. ❤❤

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching and I am cheering you on

  • @hellynn_j
    @hellynn_j Місяць тому

    Hi Joyce, congratulations and thank you for sharing your story. I know exactly everything you were feeling. I have been documenting my IVF journey on UA-cam and while sharing brings in so much support and love from this amazing community of strong women, it can also be really difficult at times bc you do relive the trauma... but also release it, in a way. Anyway, I am still in it now after 7 egg retrievals and 3 transfers, but its really nice to hear & relate to your story. I also live in the bay area but came to Korea for IVF and have been here a while now, and hopefully i also have a happy ending. Sending you and your family lots of good energy.❤

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  27 днів тому

      Thank you so much for sharing; it is such a difficult journey and I’m hoping for the best outcome for you! Is the process very different in Korea compared to the States?

  • @user-vt6ok2lh6s
    @user-vt6ok2lh6s 8 місяців тому

    Congratulations and thank you for sharing such a personal journey. Am hoping for the best on my side too so just thankful to hear your story and emotions too

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      You got this! Thank you for the kind words

  • @Leol_qf7kw
    @Leol_qf7kw 8 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope everything continues to improve for you and your family.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words!

    • @Leol_qf7kw
      @Leol_qf7kw 8 місяців тому

      @@TeawithMD 🫂

  • @purifect4359
    @purifect4359 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for sharing and congratulations!
    Thais is very helpful and supportive for me. I’m going to be on my journey next month.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Wishing you all the best and cheering you on ❤️

  • @kayladavis3388
    @kayladavis3388 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for sharing your journey!!!! I am about to start my treatment and I am terrified. Your video gave me hope!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  6 місяців тому

      Sending you all the good vibes and well wishes ❤️

  • @kaynteekeylcee300
    @kaynteekeylcee300 4 місяці тому

    I am so happy for you, and congratulations, Mama 😊. I am on my second ivf cycle, and your video is giving me hope.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Cheering you on 💪🏻

  • @AnonymousAnonymous-ky2xi
    @AnonymousAnonymous-ky2xi 8 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations! 🎉 thank you for sharing. It’s hard to be vulnerable.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for watching

  • @J.Anita24
    @J.Anita24 6 місяців тому +9

    😊 Congratulations 🎊 I'm in my first IVF cycle after 4 Failed IUI and around 7 failed TI sessions over the last 3 years. Jesus gives us strength! I'm encouraged!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  6 місяців тому +2

      Sending you strength and love and HOPE!

    • @lauraellerman9443
      @lauraellerman9443 2 дні тому

      I’m so sorry - praying for you 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 - what exactly is a TI session or what does it stand for?

    • @J.Anita24
      @J.Anita24 2 дні тому +1

      @@lauraellerman9443 Hey. Timed intercourse. My ivf transfer failed but I guess it's not our time. I only had 1 embryo.

    • @lauraellerman9443
      @lauraellerman9443 2 дні тому +1

      @@J.Anita24 thank you for letting me know. I’m so sorry it didn’t work out as hoped and prayed for. I think there’s somethings that we will just never know the reason why and that will never make sense. And it’s heartbreaking. I pray for your continued strength and peace and that one day you will be blessed immensely in a way that you never saw coming 🙏🏻

    • @J.Anita24
      @J.Anita24 День тому

      @@lauraellerman9443 Thank you so very much for your kind words! 💚

  • @Charko-yk9vp
    @Charko-yk9vp 8 місяців тому +2

    Congradulations! I live hearing happy stories like this. Best wishes, New sub here :)

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much for the kind congrats! And thank you for subbing!

  • @kittybang
    @kittybang 22 дні тому

    Congratulations!!! 💝

  • @andreaalexander5918
    @andreaalexander5918 8 місяців тому +6

    Thank you so much for sharing this in the most honest way. I truly appreciate it. 3 rounds of IVF, 1 viable embryo and currently preparing for embryo transfer. And congratulations on your pregnancy! Excited to see the new baby soon.❤

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +1

      Thinking of you and crossing my fingers for your transfer! Let me know if you have any questions about the transfer process. I was thinking of making a video about how to make progesterone shots more tolerable!

    • @andreaalexander5918
      @andreaalexander5918 8 місяців тому

      @@TeawithMD I would love some tips! That would be so helpful 🙏🏼

    • @selfpossessed3940
      @selfpossessed3940 15 годин тому

      ​@@andreaalexander5918was it successful?

  • @darlenebrown2991
    @darlenebrown2991 8 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations to you and your husband! 🥰

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much

  • @EverythingFarrah217
    @EverythingFarrah217 5 місяців тому

    Hi I’m goin to be following you because I’m goin through ivf too next month will be my second round of stims I can’t wait I’m scared and nervous but also excited,,, congratulations 🎉

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Hoping you have a positive outcome! Cheering you on

  • @jackelinetoro2284
    @jackelinetoro2284 8 місяців тому +3

    Congratulations! Blessings ❤🎉

  • @rahshedasmith5812
    @rahshedasmith5812 4 місяці тому

    Yeah!!!! Congrats!!!

  • @user-lk6vs5ie4j
    @user-lk6vs5ie4j 8 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations!!!

  • @hisbeloved86
    @hisbeloved86 8 місяців тому +1

    Dotori is going to be a big brother! Congrats!!! 🤗

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes! He doesn't quite get it yet but he's very excited for his sibling to bring him a garbage truck at delivery

  • @knaganavya8352
    @knaganavya8352 3 місяці тому

    Congratulations doc. I am really happy for u.

  • @user-gd4ys6dg5v
    @user-gd4ys6dg5v 8 місяців тому +2

    Congratulations!

  • @oscarianalatuff5893
    @oscarianalatuff5893 5 місяців тому

    I 'm about to starts IVF, and looking for information, I really just wanna say thank you, for sharing your experience, you make me feel, we are not alone, I'm physician too, and it so overewhealming, try to just realese control and keep the hope alive, thank you again, your video me make me feel that I can go through it, with peace and hope❤ 🎉 The best wishes for you and your beautiful family.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for sharing and I am wishing for the best for your IVF journey

  • @jackchew5768
    @jackchew5768 6 місяців тому

    Congratulations to both your husband and You ❤🎉

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you so much!

  • @Furrytherian270
    @Furrytherian270 4 місяці тому

    I feel the same way that you described of feeling hopeful and not too hopeful so your heart doesn't break. I did 3 IUI's all without success. I had to take a break for about a year and a half because it took such an emotional toll. I am in my 2nd IVF cycle. I just had my embryo transferred 2 days ago and I will find out in 8 days if it worked this time! 🤞

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Wishing for all the best outcomes for you! I know this journey is so hard

  • @inevitablefanaticcharm2455
    @inevitablefanaticcharm2455 Місяць тому

    Hi Dr. @TeawithMD Thank you for sharing with us your IVF Journey

  • @nabilajahanchy4726
    @nabilajahanchy4726 21 день тому

    Thank you for sharing... I am going through this now ...

  • @romesasworldbeauty6525
    @romesasworldbeauty6525 2 місяці тому +1

    I am also now in process in ivf these days after 2 miscarriage of natural pregnency ,,i am agree with you about pain in shot time and egg retrieval process 🥺next process is embryo transfer in next month . Hopping for the best 🙂

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому +1

      I’m sorry to hear about your miscarriages; I know how devastating it is to go through them. Wishing you the best for your IVF journey ❤️

    • @romesasworldbeauty6525
      @romesasworldbeauty6525 2 місяці тому +1

      @@TeawithMD thanks alot

  • @UnknownCartoonEditor
    @UnknownCartoonEditor 8 місяців тому +2

    👏👏👏CONGRATS!!!

  • @Akshata7864
    @Akshata7864 7 місяців тому +1

    Ur story is inspiring to me. Always have hope. So much positivity here. My FET is due from past 3 years. Its all about our financial condition. We are unable to visit hospital. The charges are too high. 😭😭😭 hoping to see doctor and have healthy baby. Please pray for me ....please please need blessings. I am feeling low and depressed. Please pray for me to get pregnant with healthy baby. Prayers for me please please please

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  7 місяців тому

      Praying for you 🫶🏻

  • @linhlong5155
    @linhlong5155 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. Would you be able to share your thoughts on LED therapy and LED therapy for fertility?

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому +1

      Yes I can do a pregnancy and cosmetic procedures video!

  • @Findingmamahood
    @Findingmamahood 7 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing!! My transfer will be 10/26 and I’m hopeful!! Will you share good skin regime for oily skin… well it’s oily now but that could change with pregnancy! TY

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      ❤️❤️❤️ yes I absolutely can

  • @fauziakimario6757
    @fauziakimario6757 4 дні тому

    Congratulations 🎉🙏😘

  • @colneyangela3037
    @colneyangela3037 2 місяці тому

    Congratulations❤

  • @Starlight47477
    @Starlight47477 2 місяці тому

    Your story gives me so much hope. My 1st transfer failed. Planning our 2nd transfer next month. You said you continued with progesterone shot before switching to suppository until after few weeks of positive test. My dr has put me on vaginal & oral because she thinks it’s just as effective. Do you mind sharing if your dr suggested any difference between using the progesterone shot and vaginal and if that would make any difference? Thank you :)

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  27 днів тому

      Hello, I’m hoping for a positive outcome for you! My doctor said I could switch to suppository sooner, so I think it just depends on each patient’s history and hormones!

  • @lisajafari-ki5cy
    @lisajafari-ki5cy 4 місяці тому

    Hi thank you for your post!! Would you kindly tell us what medication did you use for egg retrieval? What was the protocol that the clinic used ? Thx

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому +1

      I used menopur and gonal F, estrace and clomid. I know every cycle is very different and every patient uses different medications. Please see my REI doctor’s UA-cam channel Dr. Lora Shahine, she provides so much great education!

  • @rheajoy4039
    @rheajoy4039 2 місяці тому

    You describe the journey very well. I just had my 8th Transfer. Will start with my 7th IVF if this fails. Will be my last one. I can’t do it anymore… egg donation or embryo adoption are the next steps

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  27 днів тому

      Sending you strength and love ❤️

  • @89skorpion89
    @89skorpion89 5 днів тому

    Thank you so much for the video! Congrats 🎉 enjoy healthy and happy pregnancy! We did several ovulation shots, 3 IUI, 2 IVF with ICSI method (fresh and cryo)… supporting with TCM, herbs, tons of shots and medications… I got even overstimulation of my ovaries by the very first IVF cycle, so had to stay for 10 days in a hospital. 😢 I just hope to get our dream comes true soon ❤ We try to conceive our first baby ❤ I will have my next visit at the clinic to plan everything the coming week… it always feels so scary and strange… 😢

  • @karthikadevi6161
    @karthikadevi6161 8 місяців тому +2

    CONGRATS

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @GP-ev8ve
    @GP-ev8ve 8 місяців тому +1

    Curious to know if you went into the transfers with chosen gender embryos? Curious to know how that all works in the US.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      We are given an option to choose or have the embryologist choose!

  • @yuriorozco9016
    @yuriorozco9016 4 місяці тому

    Thank you

  • @crystalbowlby6588
    @crystalbowlby6588 3 місяці тому

    I have been gone through multiple fail IVFs. With all the hormonal meds, I grow more freckles on my face. Do you have any recommendations on how to lighten the freckles? Thank you.

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Hello, sorry to hear about the multiple rounds of IVF. I know it is so tough. For freckles you can try products with retinoid or retinol, AHA or BHA at home; if you want faster results then a chemical peel or laser with a dermatologist. Also consistently wear spf 30+ as well.

  • @tiranathumba6598
    @tiranathumba6598 4 місяці тому

    Hey dear , congrats , iam on 2weeks wait pray for me .

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      Hoping for positive outcome!

  • @trackstarlexi
    @trackstarlexi 5 місяців тому +1

    We are considering IVF for balance (currently have 1 girl and would like a boy) how common are failed cycles?

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому +1

      My fertility doctor Dr. Lora Shahine had an amazing UA-cam and podcast where she goes over all the statistics and information! I hope you find her content helpful

  • @heidyaherrera9771
    @heidyaherrera9771 Місяць тому

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @katyakobra
    @katyakobra 5 місяців тому

    Thanks for sharing 🩷🩷🩷

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      ❤️❤️❤️

  • @amyt6740
    @amyt6740 8 місяців тому +1

    Children are a blessing from the Lord!
    May God bless you and your growing family with His Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness & Self-control! Thank you for boldly and humbly sharing your struggles with us! Love all your content and your genuine wisdom and knowledge!
    The Joy of the Lord is your strength! You can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens you! May you dwell in the shadow of the Almighty and allow Him to carry you!

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  8 місяців тому

      Thank you for your kind words

  • @WanderlustButterfly
    @WanderlustButterfly 7 місяців тому

    Do you mind me asking how many eggs were frozen in each cycle?

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  7 місяців тому +1

      We wanted to freeze embryos which have a higher chance of success and it made sense with our family planning goals. The first round was unsuccessful and the second round we ended up with a few precious embryos!

  • @ManuelValencia-zh9mz
    @ManuelValencia-zh9mz 5 місяців тому

    Hola doctora soy de Ecuador no se como decirte pero me están escribiendo que necesitas dinerro para salir de las naciones unidas de Siria

    • @ManuelValencia-zh9mz
      @ManuelValencia-zh9mz 5 місяців тому

      Ayúdame para saber si en verdad se trata de usted o de una tal jenny kim

    • @TeawithMD
      @TeawithMD  2 місяці тому

      That is not me; those are scammers 😟

    • @ManuelValencia-zh9mz
      @ManuelValencia-zh9mz 2 місяці тому

      They stole 6,000 dollars from me saying that you were going to come and marry me or I, like a fool, took the money, so that's what I'm writing to you. I fell in love with you very much. Doctor, excuse me, but I had to know who you were.

  • @user-du7ot7rc3w
    @user-du7ot7rc3w 15 днів тому

    Why my doctor said no need any medication for me to done IUI? He said we will do without any insemination? Is he scammer or lier?

    • @selfpossessed3940
      @selfpossessed3940 14 годин тому

      Iui neans intra uterine insemination how then he will do it without insemination...that wont b iui

  • @user-du7ot7rc3w
    @user-du7ot7rc3w 15 днів тому

    Why my doctor said no need any medication for me to done IUI? He said we will do without any insemination? Is he scammer or lier?

    • @selfpossessed3940
      @selfpossessed3940 14 годин тому

      Never heard of it.. i had one iui and i wss given medications to get good eggs and then my husband gave his sample that day and the basic part of iui is that they inject the semen of ur husband direct into ur uterus...i dont get the point how will iui be done without it

    • @selfpossessed3940
      @selfpossessed3940 14 годин тому

      He seems a scammer to me