How long do I have to wait for AF after IVF early miscarriage?

[MrsElbow]

Hi All,

I'm knew to this - an avid reader of blogs, but have never posted before.

My husband (44) and I (33) have been TTC for nearly 2.5 years. Having then discovered I have a low AMH and moderate endometriosis (that cannot be removed - too high risk as it's too near my bladder), I had prostap injection in June (3 months early menopause then followed). We then started our first round of IVF in Sept. 9 eggs were collected (more than I had dared hope for!), only to then have the phone call the following morning to say that only one had fertilised and survived the night. The decision was made that it was better in than out, so (as long as it made it another 24 hours) I would have it transferred on Day 2. Transfer went OK, then the 2ww was as much of an emotional rollercoaster as the rest of it had been, but on Friday 13th October, I had my first ever BFP! We were in equal measures of shock and elation!

However, it was short lived, as only 9 days later (5w4d), I had an early miscarriage. We also then had my husband's only brothers wedding in America to attend. 3 days after miscarrying, I was on a plane (doctor said it was fine to fly, i just had to wear those stockings) - to spend 10 days with my brother-in-law and now wife - who was 10 weeks pregnant with twins. Which I didn't handle very well. Emotions all over the place.

Now, 5.5 weeks after it all, i'm still waiting for my period.... Knowing that i have 3 months of prostap to go through before the next IVF cycle, i want to get on with it and get things moving. Wondering if i'd ever know i was ever ready to go ahead again? I don't know. But i know that time is of the essence, and i think having a 3 month window to prepare myself, i just want to get cracking.

But how long will my period take to return after an early IVF miscarriage?

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has ever written anything on these sites, you have all been my comforters these past few years. And sorry for the long post. If anyone has any words of wisdom, i'd be so happy to hear them

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

Another post asked this today and basically the answer is that it is different for everyone, as is the case with bleeds after ivf.

I have had two early miscarriages (6 weeks and 7w5d) which were both from natural pregnancies, so not quite the same, but in my case my cycle regulated immediately and I ovulated when I would have expected to and then had a period two weeks after ovulation as expected. But I know that’s not the case for everyone.

[Orla9298]

I had the same, an early miscarriage only 9 days after BFP so I was 4 weeks 6 days. My period came 34 days after day 1 of my miscarriage bleed, rather than my normal 26 day cycle. I ovulated on day 15 instead of my normal day 12. I was allowed to start a round of ivf off that bleed. Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi MrsElbow. I can't begin to know how you've coped with all that's gone on! So sorry you have suffered so. Unfortunately, it can sometimes take up to 2 months for your cycle to return, but let's hope it comes back earlier. Thinking of you. Diane

[MrsElbow]

Thanks for all your replies. I guess I knew I would just have to sit and wait it out, but it's nice to hear other people's experiences too x