This is my first post on here but I thought I would write as I’m am feeling so low today. I recently had egg collection and was feeling so so positive this time around. I had three large follicles and we were hoping for three eggs, which would be an amazing result for me as in three previous cycles I only ever got four eggs. I have low ovarian reserve. But after coming round from sedation I was told that they hadn’t collected any eggs as I’d already ovulated. They could see that I had ovulated three eggs though. 😔 I am totally numb and just heartbroken. It feels like such a missed opportunity especially after months of waiting during lockdown and time not being on my side. Apparently I had ovulated two hours before my egg collection time. Has this happened to anyone else? Does anyone know if it’s common? Are there any questions I should be asking my consultant? Thanks for reading. It is so lovely to have this space to share when times get really tough 🙌🏻
Ovulated before egg collection 😔 - Fertility Network UK
Ovulated before egg collection 😔
Oh no I am so sorry to hear that, Hope321. I can't give you any advice but just wanted to give you some support and a virtual hug xx
So sorry to hear that has happened.
I don’t have any knowledge to share on ovulating before egg collection. But I know it is so frustrating and upsetting when you put your body and mind through so much and don’t get the hoped outcome. 💐
Take care x x
Thank you for replying and for your kind words 💕 It is frustrating and sometimes you just feel the universe is not on your side. I have just never heard of this happening and wonder how on earth it could have really 🤷♀️
I feel so sorry for you, it must be so frustrating. I don’t have any advice but I know what you feel. On my first cycle I had around 18 follicles ready and they collected only 3 mature eggs. I couldn’t be more upset. They told me that 4 follicles were empty and it was very hard to retrieve my eggs. All lies and reasons. More likely I ovulated already...(My opinion)
I feel your pain 🤗 be strong
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that, it’s so tough isn’t it. With all the blood tests and scans you would hope the timing of egg collection is one thing you can get right. I hope your three mature eggs were good ones anyway 💕
Not really just one developed into an embryo and I had a biochemical pregnancy.
What was surprising for me is that I only had 2 scans but never a blood test though all my stimulation period 🤷♀️ God knows...
Now I am down reg waiting to start my 4th ivf cycle 🤞new clinic, new doctors, new chapter 🤗
Oh I’m so sorry 😔 this is really hard on you.
Was the trigger shot time correct? Seems so close to your collection time that you ovulated makes me wonder.
So sorry lovely. Look after yourself xxx
The trigger shot was 36 hours before and I took it spot on time. It was the same trigger I’ve used three times before as well. I hadn’t had a blood test for eight days before my egg collection and that is really playing on my mind that maybe they just didn’t have enough information on my hormones to get the timing right. So many thoughts whirring around my head about how it happened, but I will just have to accept it and try and move on. Thanks for your lovely reply 💕
Ah ok, god how frustrating. I don’t recall having a blood test close to egg collection but I think they went by my scans instead & as my follicles weren’t quite there they delayed by a day. The meds should have stopped you ovulating though until the trigger 🤯
I think while it’s all fresh in your mind make some notes of each step of this cycle so you can discuss it and it can be avoided next time. Also might help with it all whirring round your head.
😘xxx
I’d really Be questioning why on earth you didn’t have a blood test later than 8 days before collection? That smacks of negligence to me? I’ve had 5 cycles and every one I’ve had scans and blood tests every other and also the day of trigger so final blood test 36 hours before!? Is this an NHS cycle????
No it’s private. I’ve just changed clinics after three cycles somewhere else. At the previous clinic they often did scans and blood tests daily on me in the last week before egg collection so I was really surprised that it was so scarce this time. I wish I’d said something but you just trust the doctors don’t you. Anyway, I will be insisting on closer monitoring next time xx
Something like this happened to me as well, but due to a clinic error in administering Fyremadel on time. It was devastating to be ready for collection and then have it cancelled. But, here I am in cycle 2, responding again. It's expensive and difficult and exhausting, but only thing to do is pick up and try again.
Oh I’m so sorry to hear that. Wishing you tonnes of luck for this cycle and you’re right, all we can do is try again. Out of interest did your clinic still charge you the full rate for the previous cycle? xx
Exact thing happened to me last year. I had horrid stomach pains on my way to egg collection which prompted my obgyn to scan me before egg collection. I had ovulated all 6 eggs bar 1. We decided not to collect the 1.
The next round instead of collecting eggs 36 hours later, we collected at 35, could have been a bit earlier. I also triggered with 1 injection instead of 2. However this led me to have 6 immature eggs and one egg which got to blastocyst stage. The reason for the 6 immature eggs was due to having 1 trigger shot instead of 2. So avoid this if you can.
This time round, im at a different clinic and ill be triggering for collection 35 hours later with two trigger shots.
I know youre heartbroken hon but please see if the clinic can allow you to do another round at a reduced rate as you had ovulated. Thinking of u.
Ah thank you so much for this advice, it’s so helpful. I’ve now realised my previous egg collections at another clinic were all done at 35 hours. I’m guessing something in my blood tests must have led to that decision so I will raise it with my consultant. Thanks also for the advice on double trigger, I will definitely push hard to use it again. Wishing you tonnes of luck for your latest cycle, I hope it will be your lucky one 💕
Hi Hope, so sorry this happened to you 😢
I agree with the post above, it does seem like it could have been clinic error of some sort (e.g. did they forget to do a blood test or scan?) We had a disastrous experience of a different kind abroad and after we made a written complaint we were refunded about €3000 and got an apology from the clinic. I know that doesn’t really help right now but it did give us some closure at the time.
Just putting down my feelings in writing to the clinic helped me to get over it. xxx
Ah thank you and I’m really sorry to hear about what happened to you 💕 It’s a good idea to put things in writing and I think it’s also helpful to get some closure. My only worry is I’ve had a good relationship with my consultant and I’m worried about that changing if I make a complaint. But I do strongly feel we shouldn’t have to pay the full rate for this cycle given everything that’s happened! xx
Hi Hope, I completely understand that. It was easier for me because our clinic was abroad and we had our own consultant back home. He backed us up with our complaint (there was another couple the same week who were told to take trigger at the wrong time - their ERA biopsy results were overlooked sadly). So two complaints went in that week 😟 You need to do what’s right for you. You are entitled to ask for a print out of the records for your ivf cycle at least - that’s routinely available on the computer system. We got one for a past cycle. Might give you some clarity. The clinic should at least review what happened and give you answers before you do more treatment. Best of luck 😘
Hi Hope, sorry to read this happened to you too. I am also a victim of early ovulation and was searching if I am the only one here, and now seeing your post. It's a hard one with the wait and the money. Since this happened to me, I have decided to have unprotected intercourse shortly before the egg collection as a back up, so the eggs potentially don't go to waste if that happens again. Low chance but you never know, miracles can happen. I hope you had more luck with your new cycle. xx
I know this is an old post - but damn straight so should of had unprotected sex on the day of the trigger then at least the eggs have sperm to play with. Before this happened to me I'd not heard of ovulating before egg collection.
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