【Happy Mama's Sharing】My IVF Journey with Huayu
When I used to watch the show “Future Mom”, I thought—this process is way too painful. The physical toll is one thing, but the emotional torment is even worse. Even the strongest marriage can be eroded by such struggles. But back then, I wasn’t married yet, so I just thought “TV is TV—it has nothing to do with me.”
Three years ago, I got married and started trying to conceive. But there was never any news. The longer it took, the more anxious I became. Then came the hospital tests—my husband and I were both tense. I heard so many unfamiliar terms, and my brain just froze. AMH too low? What’s that? Chocolate cysts? Endometriosis? Fibroids? What are all these, and how did I get them?? Why me? I’m only 34…
As soon as we stepped out of the clinic—still in the hospital—I broke down in tears in my husband’s arms. I didn’t understand what was happening to my body. We wanted this baby so much, and yet all our efforts were in vain.
The hospital recommended IVF. But even then, they warned the success rate might not be high. We needed to be mentally prepared. And, naturally, we panicked. We turned to traditional Chinese medicine, prayed to deities, and tried all kinds of folk remedies…
Thankfully, that phase didn’t last long. A friend recommended Huayu. At first, I had doubts—aren’t medical centers really expensive? Is their success rate truly high? Are they really that good? Eventually, I went to see Dr. Ming-I Hsu in person. After that appointment, I felt a huge sense of relief—and decided to start the treatment there.
The clinic was cozy and comfortable. I could go there after work without taking time off. Over the next three months, I kept taking medications and injections—not just prescribed drugs but lots of supplements too. I had never lived this healthily in my life…
On egg retrieval day, they collected 15 eggs. The doctor also cleaned up my uterine lining—a step I later learned was quite important. I felt discomfort afterward, like menstrual cramps, for several days. The results came out: 3 embryos on Day 5 and 2 on Day 6. I didn’t do PGS; the doctor said at my age, it wasn’t necessary. During my next visit, Dr. Hsu checked if I had a “triple-line endometrium” and asked if a certain day for transfer worked. Of course, I said yes—100% cooperative!
The embryo transfer itself was painless—and so was the aftermath. After getting up, I worried whether the embryo would fall out. The nurses gave me post-transfer care instructions: just live normally, don’t overexert yourself, but also don’t stay immobile—bad circulation. They also had LINE available for questions.
Waiting for the result was nerve-wracking. To distract myself, I binge-watched shows. I didn’t do a home pregnancy test—thought I might as well wait for the blood test. When the blood test result came in, the doctor congratulated me: HCG 1323—I was officially pregnant! I was so happy I couldn’t believe it. First transfer, and it worked?! I cried in my husband’s arms again—but this time, he teared up too. I continued weekly visits and injections until week 11 when I “graduated.”
Now my daughter is 11 months old, about to enter her little monster phase, and I’ve become a completely doting mom.
This journey was truly magical. I have to say, I’m deeply grateful to Dr. Ming-I Hsu of Huayu OB/GYN. Without him, I wouldn’t have this little troublemaker. Also… if you know you’re struggling with fertility, don’t wait. The government offers a 100,000 NTD subsidy. You’re racing against time for egg quality. I’m so glad I didn’t hesitate too long—and that I found Dr. Hsu. I hope everyone with the same dream finds the right doctor. Wishing you all the best!
