A failed IVF cycle is exhausting, and the hardest part is not knowing what to change. This free tool asks you six questions and points you toward the direction most worth discussing with a doctor, along with the articles that explain it. Dr Aniruddha Malpani built it from 25 years of treating couples after failed cycles.

A failed cycle raises one hard question: what should you do differently next time? Answer six quick questions below. You will get a plain-English direction to talk through with Dr Malpani, the articles that explain it, and the option to send your answers to him on WhatsApp for a free second opinion.

Nothing you enter is stored. This is information to guide your conversation with a doctor, not a diagnosis.

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    Every couple is different and this tool cannot see your reports. Dr Malpani reads these summaries himself and replies with a free second opinion. Treat the suggestion above as a starting point for that conversation, not a medical decision.

    Failed IVF: common questions

    How many IVF cycles should I try before stopping?

    There is no fixed number. Success adds up over cycles, so many couples who fail once or twice succeed on the next attempt once the reason for failure is found and fixed. The decision to stop is usually about egg quality, cost and emotional limits rather than a set count. The tool above helps you see which of those applies to you.

    Can I get pregnant naturally after a failed IVF cycle?

    Yes, it happens. IVF is offered because it gives the best odds, not because natural pregnancy is impossible. If your tubes are open and sperm is reasonable, natural conception between cycles is worth discussing rather than assuming IVF is your only route.

    When do doctors suggest donor eggs?

    Usually when the woman is over 43, when the AMH is very low, or when repeated cycles fail to produce good embryos despite a sound protocol. Donor-egg IVF has high success rates at any age. It is a personal decision, and understanding the real numbers first makes it easier.

    Is a second opinion worth it after a failed cycle?

    Often yes. A fresh review can spot a fixable reason your current clinic missed, such as the lab not growing embryos to blastocyst or an untreated uterine issue. Dr Malpani offers this free, and the tool above prepares a summary you can send him.

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    Why a “next step” depends on your details

    There is no single answer to “what do I do after a failed IVF cycle”. The right move for a 30-year-old with good blastocysts and a thin lining is very different from the right move for a 43-year-old with a low egg reserve. The tool above sorts on the few factors that change the plan the most: age, egg reserve, embryo quality, male factor, and any known uterus problem.

    What the tool cannot do

    It cannot read your reports or examine you, so it will never give you a diagnosis. What it does is help you walk into your next consultation asking sharper questions, so you do not waste another cycle repeating the same protocol. For an answer grounded in your actual reports, send your summary to Dr Malpani for a free second opinion.