Bleeding before FET

[Pinksunshine39]

Hi, I’m hoping someone can help me. I’m currently in the middle of treatment for a FET. I had zoladex for down regulation and when I had my scan my lining was still at 8.8mm and it should have been around 5mm. My clinic did bloods and they said all was fine and I could start my Estradiol tablets . Zoladex lasts for 28 days so when that ran out I started on bureselin on Friday. I have a scan to check thickness of lining this Friday. My problem is I’ve started bleeding this morning. It started off light but is getting worse. I’ve spoken to the clinic who said I definitely shouldn’t be bleeding and to monitor it until tomorrow and if needs be they will scan me earlier to see what’s happening. I think it’s going to be cancelled and I’m in absolute bits. I can’t stop crying. This is my 1st FET but 3rd transfer. I feel like I’ve worked so hard to have to go back to the beginning again. Has anyone else been in this position?

[Dogmum37]

Not exactly the same scenario. I started off having very early spotting after fresh and frozen transfers. My NHS clinic simply switched me from progesterone supposatories to an injectable form (Lubion). The spotting persisted but they just reassured me it was fine. My first FET via a private clinic was cancelled as the same sort of spotting happened before the FET. My consultant suspected polyps or fibroids and I had a hysteroscopy to remove the polyp he found. All has been fine after that. Not had our happy ending yet but we got a brief positive last time... first we’ve ever had so we are pushing on.

I was devastated when the FET was cancelled as you put so much into building up towards the date. But in hindsight I’m glad that thanks to my consultant I didn’t waste any more embryos being put back. Wishing you all the best - have faith xxx

[Dogmum37 in reply to Dogmum37]

I should also mention that I had been down regulating with prostap, I have endometriosis. But have also had Zoladex also. Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi sunshine. I can fully understand how scared you must be feeling just now after going through much preparation for your FET. I'm keeping everything crossed for you, but if it does go pear-shaped and you have to cancel, perhaps they may try a natural cycle?? I don't know, but your little embie will be quite safe waiting. Thinking of you. Diane