IVF after lap and excruciating period

[FingersXssed83]

Hi everyone,

I’m 36 and have been struggling TTC #1 for 3 years. 3 unsuccessful IVF cycles/transfers later, I requested a lap. Had surgery 2 weeks ago and they found and excised stage 2 endo. All superficial but it was extensive plus one blocked tube

AF arrived yesterday and I’ve been in agony like never before. My endo and fertility consultants have said that I can transfer my 2 frosties on my next cycle but I’m just wondering:-

a) is this amount of period pain post lap usual? my periods have always been painful but not this bad, worried the surgery has made it loads worse!

b) the pain must be due to the excision and increased inflammation from surgery - surely I won’t be ready to transfer on my next cycle? I’m concerned that my other embryos haven’t stuck due to inflammation so don’t want to risk transferring if things aren’t optimum.

So desperate for the next IVF transfer to work 🙏

Thanks everyone x

[Womble84]

Hi FingersXssed83, it's quite common for periods to be more painful the first few cycles after a lap - I'm on my third period since mine and only just seeing a slight improvement in pain. Maybe it's best to skip this cycle whilst your insides are still recovering? Has your consultant recommended when you can try again? Very best of luck whenever your next go is, I know how heartbreaking TTC is long-term. Take care xx

[Womble84 in reply to Womble84]

Oh just realised they said you can try on your next cycle... listen to your body and go with whatever feels right, if you don't feel up to it you can go again stronger on the following cycle xx

[FingersXssed83 in reply to Womble84]

Thanks for your reply! And pleased to hear that your periods are improving each cycle. Are you TTC?

Saw our consultant today and we will leave an extra bleed before starting our FET cycle so should be down regging from from 11 Nov. That means a test day off approx 21 Dec :/ Xmas is going to be shitty I know it but I will be glad to have finished my cycle before the end of the year at least!

Thanks again for replying x

[Womble84 in reply to FingersXssed83]

No probs! Yeah we've been trying for about 2 years, will be starting IVF in the new year all being well. On to better times for us both I hope!

[FingersXssed83 in reply to Womble84]

Oh I hope so! I’ll be doing my 4th transfer in December. I’ll be down regging for the first time (eep!) - hope it does the trick this time. Best of luck honey xx