Going forward.....

[NDE1987]

Just had my follow up consultation after our failed cycle last week.

Going forward the consultant wants me to try the following:

1. Endrometral scratch (does this hurt?)

2. Aspirin

3. Down regulate on bruselin for 2 weeks prior to FET

4. Embryo glue (had this twice now!)

He seems to think implantation isn't taking place as I have inflammation from my endromesosis, however this is just a theory and he wants to try the above to see if it works next time. We are lucky we have 4 in the freezer, but if it dosent work twice again in the future then he wants me to have another laparoscopy to deal with the endromesosis.....I am not happy about this part as I don't want to keep having operation as I have had two now. I don't know what will happen in the future but I do know that after these frozen cycles I don't think I can go through ivf again...it's too expensive and the doctor's keep saying I'm young etc but that doesn't mean anything...I have low overian reserve for my age and I just can't go through this emotionally again. Any positive FET stroies with endromesosis would be great.

I also asked about going to warwick university to have the implantation testing done for NK cells and he was happy for me to have this done. He just wanted me to contact him with the results as they can prescribe low dose of steroids.

Another year full of hospital appointments....when will this end 😔😔😔😔

Xxx

[Tugsgirl]

I did all of these things on my last cycle (first fet) and we got a bfp that time, except I down regged on Buserelin for 28 days prior. No endometriosis here though. Be aware that Buserelin can cause some serious headaches 🤕 The scratch is a tad uncomfortable but the consolation is that it's over so quickly! I've got another one booked for the 3rd of July xx

[NDE1987 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thanks Tugsgirl, I down regulated on bursellin for my last two cycles, he also me mentioned having an injection which lasts 6 weeks but I don't think I want that one! The headaches from bruselin were awful!! Are you having a FET again? This is the first time I didn't get upset talking to the consultant etc I think I have become a bit thick skinned from this....good luck on your next cycle xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to NDE1987]

Sorry I should have looked at your back story and would have seen you'd used Buserelin before.. I definitely recommend the scratch anyway as it's the only difference we had between the first cycle and second cycle, whether it gave us the bfp who knows?

Yes I'm having a natural modified fet this time. Scratch this cycle and transfer next cycle 🤞 xx

[NDE1987 in reply to Tugsgirl]

I have everything crossed for you

I guess natural is the best possible way! My consultant wants me to try an artificial one for the first two goes. But that's because of my endromesosis and he wants to suppress it.

Think I need a break fist lol x

[Tugsgirl in reply to NDE1987]

You deserve it x

[KittyK]

I had all those 4 with my FET cycle and it worked so hopefully this will be your time the scratch does hurt a bit, I'd say it was like an intense period pain for 30 seconds and to be honest with mine once it was done I felt a bit tender but no pain when they stopped 'scratching' as it were.

Have you asked about clexane? I was on this as well as the above and it's meant to help with blood clotting issues, blood flow and similar things.

Fingers crossed for you this time. I know how you feel, I was also constantly told 'you're still young' with each failure but it's the financial strain and the heart ache you go through every time that these doctors don't take into account xxx

Everything crossed for you this time. Do you have an estimated start date? Xxx

[NDE1987 in reply to KittyK]

Thanks for your reply KittyK!! You have given me hope just trying something different and hope it works!! Were not in a rush to try this now as we want to go to Coventry to do the NK cell test first. The consultant didn't mention clexane, but he did say to try asprin again. I can only hope and pray

It is the financial pressure that I am feeling, I wish we endless money!! But we are looking for our own house aswell so added pressure isn't good. Were going to take a break for a bit then try again xx

[CountryCat]

I'm sorry to read this hun...on the one hand there's a positive plan of attack and on the other, there are still so many draining experiences ahead, more uncertainty and as you said, your body has been through enough already.

You have to cling to the positives, even if you have to search really hard for them. You have been amazing so far and are definitely too brave and lovely to let the infertility demon win!

Will be thinking of you and hoping that the decisions become easier xxx

[NDE1987 in reply to CountryCat]

Thank you countrycat I have to say my consultant is actually really good! I googled him afterwards and he has been involved in loads of other things and studies so I have faith in him. I will see how the fet goes with the scratch etc. Were firstly going to get my womb tested for NK cells first before we do any more treatment. My husband and I are going away this weekend to Norway, so I'm looking forward to a break! Thank you for all your support. And hope your scan goes well

Keep in touch xxxx

[CountryCat in reply to NDE1987]

Bon voyage for your lovely weekend away! I am glad you feel that your consultant knows his stuff...knowing that you are receiving great care is very reassuring xx

Thank you for the good wishes...just got to see what next week brings.