Lisa shares her journey through eight rounds of IVF, six losses, and the shocking discovery of a rare DQ alpha gene match with her husband — and why she still holds hope.

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In this episode of Before the BFP, Hafsa talks with Lisa from Australia about her long and grueling infertility journey. Over nearly four years, Lisa and her husband have faced miscarriage, failed transfers, endometriosis, immune protocol treatments, and the rare challenge of a complete DQ alpha gene match.

Together, they discuss:

• Eight rounds of IVF, six transfers, and six heartbreaking losses

• Discovering a genetic deletion on her X chromosome

• Using her sister’s donor eggs and what that process was like

• Being diagnosed with stage 3 endometriosis and pursuing surgery

• Navigating strong immune protocols (IVIG, Intralipids, steroids, tacrolimus, etc.)

• The emotional, financial, and physical toll of repeated IVF failures

• How a rare DQ alpha gene match explained years of failed transfers

• The importance of counseling, podcasts, and support groups along the way

• How Lisa and her husband have learned to support each other through grief

• Why sometimes you need to “get off the roller coaster” and take a break

Resources & Mentions:

• IVF Real Talk Podcast

• What to Expect When You’re Injecting Podcast

• Evidence Based IVF (University of Melbourne)

• IVF Support Group Australia (Facebook)

• DQ Alpha Gene Match Support Group Australia (Facebook)

• Instagram: ⁠@2peasnopodyet⁠