IVF and endometriosis

[kitscat]

Does IVF worsen endometriosis symptoms? Xx

[Aisha12]

I actually thought it would make mine so much worse, but it did the opposite. The down regulating helped my endo tonnes

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi kitscat. If you are doing a long protocol and down regulating, it should settle it down. Good luck! Diane

[kitscat in reply to DianeArnold]

Yes I am doing the long protocol. Thanks Diane.

[wanwood]

I did the short (antagonist) protocol, and I found that I had fewer symptoms and less pain than usual. The cetrotide (cetrorelix) to prevent premature ovulation had an immediate effect for me to reduce inflammation. It was great.

[Missy_22]

Mine was much better as your body is not in normal cycle x

[emmab178]

I did long protocol. The down reg gave me the worst period ever. I was in bed for 2 days. The consultant this time has me starting out on the pill for two months as he thinks it will help.

I also got pain during stims but that was for a short period of time so just kept the eye on the prize and gritted my teeth

[kitscat in reply to emmab178]

Oh I hope it’s not too bad!