IVF isn’t the next step
7 Dec 2025 · 0 min

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Erica Hoke advises people to pause before starting another IVF cycle, whether it failed before or feels like their only option. She addresses the emotional and practical weight of repeating treatment.

Erica Hoke advises people to pause before starting another IVF cycle, whether it failed before or feels like their only option. She addresses the emotional and practical weight of repeating treatment.
If your IVF didn't work, or it feels like your only path, pause before you try again.

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