Free fluid in uterus?

[E_05]

Following my hysteroscopy I was able to start my natural FET, brilliant I thought no drugs but still taking steroids.

Last week I went for my day 8 scan - all looked good. Then I had a day 12 scan - great size follicle on my right size but some free fluid in my uterus. This morning I got my LH surge so in theory my transfer should be this week well I went for another scan and the fluid is even worse and the cycle has been abandoned.

My consultant doesn’t understand what’s causing the fluid, he said in a medicated cycle they would expect to maybe see a little but not in a natural. Next month I can try another natural cycle but if there’s still fluid I will have change to a medicated cycle.

Does anyone have experience of this please?

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi E_05. So sorry to hear this. Free fluid in the womb is often associated with hydrosalpinx (fluid in the Fallopian tubes) or sometimes polycystic ovaries. Maybe ask about a hysteroscopy (womb x-ray) to check everything out?? Obviously with fluid hanging about, it would probably interfere with a developing embryo from implanting, so that's why this cycle would have been abandoned. Hope all goes well next time. I shall be thinking of you. Diane

[E_05 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you Diane, my consultant did explain about the free fluid affecting implanting so I’d rather get it sorted to give ourselves the best chance. I had a hysteroscopy in March, do you think it’s worth asking to have another one?

[RidleyNL]

Gutted for you that’s been abandoned. Mine was also abandoned last cycle because of fluid but I was on a heavily medicated cycle (21 day long protocol). In my case the fluid was caused by scar tissue forming from a previous surgery but I also suspected the meds didn’t help matters. Had a hysteroscopy 2 weeks ago to remove adhesions and I am determined to do a natural FET next time but so concerned for you and to hear that the fluid can develop at any stage and regardless of meds. SO frustrating, thinking of you xx

[E_05 in reply to RidleyNL]

Thank you, sorry to hear all you’ve been through - my consultant said they expect fluid through meds but didn’t seem to have many answers for me. I had a hysteroscopy middle of March to drain the fluid yet it seems to of re appeared. Good luck for your next cycle, I hope it works for you 🤞 xx

[RidleyNL in reply to E_05]

Stupid fluid!! Just so frustrating how many twists and turns there are on this journey, and the waiting for info or news of any description from consultants is also maddening. I feel your pain and really hope you get some answers soon xx

[7AVA]

So frustrated for you - hopefully they can find some answers so it doesn’t happen again next cycle 🤞 xxx

[E_05 in reply to 7AVA]

Thank you, they don’t seem to know have said I can try natural again next month and if the fluids still there Il have to change to medicated. How are you? Xx

[7AVA in reply to E_05]

Sorry for late reply - I’m ok, no further on. Hope that fluid disappears so you can go ahead next month lovely. Xxx

[Rachael_]

Hiya ive no advice at all for this but wanted to wish you well and lots of luck 🍀 hope that your ok 😘 xx

[E_05 in reply to Rachael_]

Thank you, good luck for EC Wednesday xx

[Rachael_ in reply to E_05]

Thankyou ❤️ x

[AJJ123]

Was free fluid in pouch of douglas or your actual uterus? Just curious I had minimal in pod xx

[E_05 in reply to AJJ123]

In my actual uterus they didn’t seem to give any answers as to why x