Frozen Cycle - what to expect....

Hey Guys,

I have my 1st frozen transfer on the horizon after a fresh ivf and I have no idea what to expect....

Is it easier than the full IVF procedure? Does it take a similar amount of time with drugs etc?

I have an 8 week wait for a follow-up appointment at NHS so just want to know in my mind what is in store....

Do you need a lot of time off work?

Any experiences shared appreciated.

xxx

[Jmaw]

Yes the whole process is a great deal shorter. I’m onto my second frozen cycle my test day is tomorrow. I would suggest having at least two days off following your transfer and totally chill out. X

[Hidden in reply to Jmaw]

Thanks - best of luck for your test tomorrow!

Wishing you a BFP!

XXX

[Jmaw in reply to Hidden]

Yes you too xxx

[Cinderella5]

Its is so much easier than doing a fresh IVF cycle as you have no egg collection. The length of time will depend on the medication protocol they have you on. I dont think you should need too much time off. I had to have some lining check scans but that was it. Maybe a day off for transfer and time to relax afterwards depending on your job.xx

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Thanks - this puts my mind at ease xxx

[Saya85]

Hi- it’s a lot easier on the body and shorter treatment phase!

You can have two types; natural or medicated

1) natural - uses your natural cycle-

if you have regular cycles and ovulate normally they will wait for your normal period and then measure your lining day 12-14ish to see if it’s thick enough. They will then wait for you to ovulate or around that time schedule embryo transfer. (Around day 19-21)

(Sometimes an ovulation trigger shot is given I think? )And you are given oestrogen and progesterone pessaries/patches/tablets to use just before transfer

2) medicated FET.

If you don’t have natural cycles/they’re erratic or you ovulate too early or your lining is usually thin then you’ll have medicated.

They may use norethisterone to induce a period. You will take oestrogen(tabs/patches) from day 2 onwards.

You often have cetrotide injections from day 2-7 to stop premature ovulation.

Then the same procedure of scan to check for lining at day 12-14 and the transfer a week later if lining is thick enough.

If not they just wait a bit longer.

Then the dreaded tww for both cycles ☺️ And you’re done! Much easier.

Good luck

[Hidden in reply to Saya85]

Thanks Saya85! Does sound easier - not sure yet which type I will be on!

The tww is def the hardest bit!

xxx