Ivf drugs - freaking out!

[Shamrock16]

Hi all, I've been lurking on here for a while, taking comfort, advice and quietly empathising with all that everyone is going through. I am due to start my injections tomorrow and I'm typically last minute style have just opened the box of medication to check it all out.

I AM COMPLETELY FREAKED OUT!!!!

In particular I'm scared because I read the whole leaflet about progynova and oestrogen related cancer risk. I already have a son and am thinking what the hell am I doing...am I taking a huge gamble on my health to go ahead with this!? Has anyone else felt like this prior to treatment??

Sorry!!!

[Tugsgirl]

I didn't even read it lol! I guess it may be a little different for me because even if I had, I'd still have gone ahead with it. My dreams of becoming a Mum outweigh the risks for me, at least they do at the moment.

Good luck with whatever you decide 🍀 xx

[London7]

Welcome! As to the cancer risk - my understanding is that is only if you are on the drugs for a long time - there is no evidence that being on them for IVF (even multiple rounds) increases your risk. Good luck!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Shamrock16. Of course you're completely overwhelmed by all of this, as it is a huge undertaking. You dearly want a brother or sister for your son, that's why you do what you're doing. I have been working in infertility for a very, very long time, and can honestly say none of my ladies have had cancer from the treatment. The only ones I know of are ladies that had cancer beforehand and are now over it so they can continue with their fertility treatment. It may seem ages, but you are only on the drugs for a short time. Hoping all works out to be positive for you. Diane

[Shamrock16 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you all for your comments and reassurance. I called my clinic today and the lovely nurse put my mind at rest. First injection done ✔️ ...onwards! Xx

[MissyR in reply to Shamrock16]

Good luck with it all. Doing the first injection is a real milestone so well done! I was glad to get the first one done, I remember!

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to Shamrock16]

Shamrock16. Well done - you're off the mark! Diane