IVF spotting 7wks

[Ivfirsttimer20]

I’ve recently had a 6wk scan and heartbeat was seen strong on the screen! However the doctor said there was bleeding behind the baby, and that I need to rest up. I’ve not been doing anything strenuous but worrying constantly about the spotting I’m getting. It’s not every day, but it comes out in dark brown clumps with the crinone gel. Doc also prescribed clexane blood thinners which I have been taken since before the FET... I’mwondering if this is just a combination of medication causing the spotting due to cervix irritation? Or maybe something more serious? It’s not accompanied by any pain, but I’m just anxious as this is my first pregnancy.

Also wondering how long you are usually on your medications for following successful IVF FET?

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Congrats on your BFP but what a worrying time for you.

Spotting in early pregnancy is very common, and the fact you had a bleed behind the baby gives you a reason for it. Add to that the blood thinners do make a little bit of blood go a long way if you see what I mean, so it would look more than if you were not on them, and the pessaries can irritate the cervix.

The general school of thought is brown blood is old blood and thats ok. If you have cramps or bright red blood then you should seek medical help... but even that is not always bad news and there are lots of positive stories out there.

I know its a really stressful time, and you over analyse everything - I would just do as the doctor says and keep resting and taking it easy, I am sure all will be well

Re meds: My clinic keep you on progesterone until 8 weeks but many others do until 12. I am also on blood thinners if I get pregnant and generally would be on them for the full pregnancy plus aspirin for the full pregnancy too.

Masses of luck xx

[Ivfirsttimer20 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much for this reply! Really appreciate it!