About to begin FET after failed IVF cycle

[Starsandsunbeams]

I'm back, quicker than I thought it might be, but I am ready to try our one frozen blastocyst! So I'm trying to work out how best to prepare my body- anything different I should to from the fresh cycle? I'll be down regulating with Buserelin (which I used on my fresh cycle), taking Estrogen tablets, then cyclogest pessaries with Lubion injection. Anyone had similar FET procedure? Advice for success??!! Xx

[Olivia1980xxx]

Hi hun I had failed cycle too and we have 4 frostie. Well I never done FET but how soon they told u u can start after failed cycle? They say that I need 2 bleeding? Xx

[Starsandsunbeams in reply to Olivia1980xxx]

Sorry to hear about your failed cycle. I will have had 2 bleeds before they do the transfer- the first bleed after negative result and then I will have another bleed whilst down regging. Each clinic seems to be different though, my consultant just said they can do an FET quicker than fresh cycle. It took me by surprise a little as I was expecting to wait longer. Had to have a think about whether I am ready or not xx

[Olivia1980xxx in reply to Starsandsunbeams]

They told me the same . First bleeding after failure and when I’m gonna get second bleeding I can call them .

I don’t know if we gonna do that I think is to kwik ...and we still have some questions about the failure cycle.

I need first get off my system all those drugs ...and I don’t know if I’m ready yet 😔xx

[Starsandsunbeams in reply to Olivia1980xxx]

I think you will know when you are ready. I had our counselling appointment on Monday and it was good to talk through the last cycle. Needed to get that clear in my head x

[Olivia1980xxx in reply to Starsandsunbeams]

We got counselling including in cycle price ...

Is always good to get things out but I wish we had consultations doctor appointment included in the price we paid to discuss the whole cycle.

We need some answers 😔before we ready to do next step ...

My last two cycles I was on the same meds just this time they increase dosage to 375iu .

Second cycle they collected less eggs but I had grade A blastocyst put in and we use embryo glue. Outcome I have baby girl.

This time I respond even better collecting 14 eggs . 10 mature 6 of them fertilise.

ET they transfer Grade A+ saying “that they only recommend just one to put in because “this embryo knows what is doing “...and 3 grade A they freeze.

We use again embryo glue and had single injections of Bruseline .

I done from my side the same thing what previously.

10dpt I had two lines ...two days after on my OTD negative...😔

There is many questions I need them to answers ...xx

[AJJ123]

I’m in the same boat, this is my first FET too and I’ve been wondering the same x

[Cinderella5]

Ive had this protocol (apart from cyclogest instead of lubion injections) and the buserelin doesnt agree with me but apart from that its actually much easier on your body not having egg collection. The estrogen tablets can have a few side effects that Ive seen the others have such as feeling a bit sick and dizzy but I didnt get any of those so was lucky. No advice for succes really, I really do think it is just down to luck....wishing you lots!xx

[Blue1986]

Hello! Aside from medication make sure that you are exercising to increase blood flow to the uterus. Also, you could try acupuncture. I had a treatment called pressotherapy, which helps improve circulation, I started this two weeks before my fet and had it every 3 days, and just before my fet, I am not sure if ti helped, but it certainly felt relaxing.

Don't forget to eat lots of protein leading up to the fet and after also, and of course drink lots of water. I also ate pineapple every day starting about a week before the fet and after.

I don't know if any of this helps, but am happy I did everything I could to aid the process.

Just remembered one more thing....we bd'd the night before the fet, I read that that helps to increase blood flow also!

Good luck to you

[Starsandsunbeams in reply to Blue1986]

Thanks for this, it's always useful to hear what others find useful. Not heard of pressotherapy so will look into that. I'm glad to be back exercising after the IVF, so that's not a problem and I had accupuncture before, think I'll book back in. Thank you xx

[Hidden]

Hi there,

Our first fresh cycle was unsuccessful and we waited the two cycles to start an FET. My protocol was very similar to yours, minus the Lubion injections, I didn’t do this. The only other thing different is my consultant prescribed three progesterone pressaries as opposed to the two I did previously, because I spotted prior to test day in fresh transfer.

On the fresh cycle I did everything you’re supposed to do, Accupuncture/ resting at home etc etc.

This time around I was definitely more chilled out and had lesser expectations. I did rest but I went out for lunches and didn’t do any naps. I think being up and around helps blood circulation. I did shots of pomegranate and beetroot every morning. I also didn’t do any Accupuncture - It didn’t make sense for me personally and I felt having to do all these appts in our first cycle quite stressful.

Basically, don’t have too many expectations, take it easy but don’t worry too much. Go out, live your life. The frozen worked for us!! We have our 7 week fetal scan next week, so still early days. Don’t give up. Good luck x

[Starsandsunbeams in reply to Hidden]

Thank you for this. I think the circulation thing is important, I tried to balance this on my fresh cycle along with resting, will do the same again this time I think. Where did you buy your pomegranate and beetroot juice from? I had supermarket pomegranate juice but wasn't sure if there was much goodness in it as it seemed mostly sugar! Congrats on your news 😃 xx