After effects of failed cycle.

[Emma04]

Hi all, Did anyone else get lingering after effects from their failed cycle? I’m not sure if it’s emotional stress or the impact of the drugs we take. I had my bfn just over a week ago and since then I feel constantly thirsty, I’m not able to eat much and I’m just so tired. We’ve got our follow up appointment next week but I’m worried there is something wrong. This is the part they don’t really talk with you about - or to be fair I didn’t want to think about ! Thanks for reading and wishing you all lots of luck for 2018.

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I think it takes a while for the drugs and the stress to get out of your system. I felt tired and stressed for a good while after my last bfn, worse than after miscarriage, and I know it’s not scientific but I’m convinced the drugs didn’t help.

[Dunla]

Hi Emma, I’m so sorry your treatment was not a success. Definitely the combination of drugs leaving my system but more so my emotional state left me feeling tired and low for quite some time after failed cycles. I did not have the symptoms of thirst and inability to eat that you describe. Perhaps you could ring your clinic and speak to one of the nurses, or see your GP. Take good care of yourself at this difficult time xxx

[Aleelilook]

So sorry Emma it didn’t work this time. I’ve always taken a little while to get back to normal, I think not only do you have that whoosh of hormones leaving your body, the mental stress would have been immense, so don’t underestimate what you have been through, you just need a little time to mend lovely xx I found acupuncture really helped, or after my first failed attempt my friend took me to a spa and I sweated the hormones out and then had a massage, which really bloody helped! But if you don’t like those things it’s just about being kind to yourself, try not to worry, all very normal xxx

[Emma04]

Phew, thank you. I have been worrying myself silly that there is something wrong with me. Thank you for your replies I feel better now x

[cls37]

Hey Hun, took my a while to recover from my last BFN think it was more emotionally than physically. Would cry out of nowhere and if anyone mentioned it or gave me the opportunity to talk then it would set me off again. Takes time for the drug combinations to get out of your system. I don’t think we realise just what our bodies go through physically but then mentally. It’s all we think about for weeks more so than not when on treatment as it is always there if that makes sense. We are constantly thinking can I eat that, when’s my next injection, is it going to hurt etc Hang on in there Hun you will be ok stay and stay positive ❤️x

[Emma04 in reply to cls37]

Thank you, I hadn’t really thought about that! It’s such a big part of our lives and then bam it isn’t anymore. I’m so grateful for this forum - I feel that I have to now keep it together or people close to me are going to get fed up! But inside I’m still wanting to cry - I know it will pass but goodness this is hard xx

[cls37 in reply to Emma04]

It really is hard Hun and I wouldn’t wish this feeling on anyone. The feeling doesn’t go away but I think you just get more resilient at dealing with your emotions and feelings.

I agree this forum is an amazing support xx

[Faithful06]

I had a failed cycle in December and the after effects on this one compared to my chemical pregnancy is miles difference. I am still waiting for my ‘normal’ AF to show up as I’m usually 28days but right now I’m on cd31. The emotional side of things have been UNREAL!! Sometimes I don’t recognise who I am. I feel like I’m outer body. The tiredness the first few weeks after the failed cycle too is unbelievable. My hormones are all jacked up. Waiting for AF to arrive and hope it resets my hormonal state.

Hope you feel better soon. Good lucj

[TTCs]

So sorry that it didnt work this time for you! Sending hugs 😘 xx

[Kempton]

It took me ages to recover from a failed cycle. Physically and emotionally. I gained a lot of weight from the meds and was lethargic, a bit like you describe.

Have you asked your GP about counselling? It was really helpful for me. One of the things I struggled with was how differently my partner and I coped with things. My counsellor helped me to see that men and women deal with it all so differently. And of course those hormones don't help!

I hope you get through it ok. The best thing is that you're at least seeking support (on here).

[vic77]

so sorry your cycle was unsuccessful. .as the girls said it takes a while after a failed cycle to get back to normal whatever that is. .not just physically but emotionally. I have noticed with stress in general lately I get very thirsty..if at all worried speak to go or consultant to ease your mind and above all give yourself time to grieve and be kind to yourself xxx