Light periods after failed IVF

[Sunshine92]

Hi guys,

Its been almost 3months since my first fresh cycle of IVF failed, my periods are all weird and its worrying me - is this normal even after all this time?

My bleed after the failed cycle was really heavy, passing clots as to be expected. I came on (what i thought was my period) bang on 30 days (normal for me) after that, but it was really light (could have gotten away with 1 panty liner all day) and lasted about 8 days which is unusual for me - i’m normally done in 3-4. Then 12 days after this, had another very similar ‘period’ long and incredibly light. Ive now started ‘bleeding’ well, spotting! On day 28, so still a little early for me, but again, 1 panty liner all day and there’s just a tiny smudge on it basically!

TMI but they’ve all smelt more than normal initially although this goes after a few days.

Any ideas? I’m not pregnant. Currently waiting for a loan to clear to pay access fertility to start my next cycle at a private clinic so ‘technically’ not under anyone yet. I’m thinking of phoning my GP Monday. Please help! x

[Leesara]

Didn’t want to read and run but afraid I don’t know the answer or any any advise. That said, if it were me, I would speak to GP xx

[Sunshine92 in reply to Leesara]

Bless you. Thank you for replying xxxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Sunshine. Nothing like an IVF cycle to upset your hormones! Give yourself another couple of months, then if still not right, see your GP. You may need some medication to "kick start" you back properly again. Good luck! Diane

[Danascha]

Hello

My 3rd cycle since the last ivf icsi was also out of whack. It took 72 days before I came on. My acupuncturist helped me with it and it took a few sessions too.

Don't fret but any longer, as advised, see a gp.

[fay2399]

Hi sunshine,

I have the same issue after two rounds of ivf. Has yours been back to normal now? I booked a session with my dr.. was wondering what happened to you?

Cheers

[Sunshine92 in reply to fay2399]

Morning Fay,

I had 2 or 3 periods between my first and second cycle. All were really light. Like could easily wear just a panty liner all day and wouldnt be full.

I went ahead with my second cycle and i’m currently almost 36 weeks pregnant!

I’d be interested to hear what your Dr says as i never got to the bottom of why they were so light xx

[fay2399 in reply to Sunshine92]

Wow , congratulations 🎊 I think only last cycle was light.. this one apparently was spotting and I got it today...

I haven’t been lucky for two years , every rare bad things happened to me past 2 years.my partner has given up already .. however I don’t cancel my appointment as I want to know if my dr has different plans for next cycle. I just need some luck🥺