So tested today 13dp5dt and BFN, pretty devastated that after 7 transfers we’ve only had 1 BFP and that ended in early miscarriage. The clinic seem to say it’s a numbers game and are happy to keep chucking embryos in but I feel like now something really needs to change. A lot of people have mentioned ERA, has anyone been recommended this with NHS? I am happy to pay for it but would probably have to go elsewhere as my doctor has said no to it. If anyone has had ERA could you please tell me if it worked and you got pregnant or if it was still a fail? Also any ideas for anything else to ask clinic? I’m on heparin, steroids and 2x lubion. Really want a new plan before next transfer.
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BFN - ERA advice please
I don’t know if it’s worked for us. But I’ve had it for this cycle. On the TWW find out on Thursday. I have no symptoms, so I’m scared it hasn’t worked. But after 6 transfer. I had to try something different this time. I was told we had to have another day on progesterone before the embryos went in. Which is why they were transferred on day 6 rather than 5
Good luck for OTD tomorrow I really hope it works for you xx
Thank you. Not feeling confident at all! Started to have brown spotting today when I wiped, so I feel it’s over. X
Hope you had a nice surprise today thinking of you xx
Still in shock, but confirmed pregnant hun xxx Still along way to go, and progesterone is being checked to see if medication needs to be changed....but for now will just take it one day at a time x
No advice or experience regarding ERA I’m afraid - but just wanted to say I’m so sorry it hasn’t worked. BFN after BFN is so bloody tough. I hope you are ok. Sending you a massive hug (and hope you get some good advice off others so you can make a plan for your next steps). Take care lovely xxxx
I did an ERA test before my last cycle and got pregnant that cycle. Unfortunately it ended in an early miscarriage. I am now gearing up to do another cycle hopefully before Christmas. I am on Clexane, steroids and 2 x lubion so similar to you. All my consultant wants to add for this cycle is an endometrial scratch.
So sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Good luck with your next cycle? What was the result of your ERA? Did you also do an Emma/Alice test?xx
Thank you xThe ERA test suggested I was pre-receptive so need one more day of progesterone before transfer. Yes, I did all 3 tests. Btw, reading Cinderella's post below I've realised that I'm on 2 x lubion and 2 x 400mg Cyclogest as well so perhaps you could ask to be on a bit more progesterone. For us the ERA was definitely worth doing. I really hope that they can tweak your plan and that your next cycle is the one! xx
Hi there, what is the endometrial scratch for and when is it done in the cycle please? Thanks
Hello Jols, I haven't done a scratch before but I think it's being done the cycle before the cycle of transfer ideally between day 19 - 25 of the cycle (just read this online). Apparently they scratch the endometrium to disrupt it and supposedly this will increase the chance of implantation. I had an ERA test before the cycle I got pregnant which is carried out in a similar way to an endometrial scratch so my consultant suggested that I'd do a scratch as well.
I'm so sorry Core you dont deserve this, so wish it had been a different outcome for you. I have no advice on ERA sorry but you are such trooper, and so strong 🥰 good luck with your next plan, you will get there xx
Sorry to see this update 😞 I think you're right to see what else is out there that you could try x
I'm really sorry Core!! I do think its partly a numbers game but not when we get to the number of transfers we have both had. We did an ERA. However we kind of knew we were on the right path as we managed to get a BFP after messing with progesterone timing. It was actually our clinic's coordinator who has nothing to do with the clinic we had it done and in (different from our treatment clinic) and she wasnt making anything out of it. It was the only thing that we hadnt tried that made sense apart from PGT and I wasnt up for that. The only other thing is heaps of progesterone this time too. I was/an still on 2xlubion plus 2x400mg cyclogest per day. If I had to again I think I would go for POI as although they are expensive it probably works out cheaper than 2xlubion per day. Hugs lovely. Feel free to ask me anything at all!xxx
Thanks, the extra progesterone is interesting my doctor has always said I’m on the highest dose! For some reason I did have an extra dose of progesterone before transfer which would be an extra 12 hours, not sure if this was just me or a change they made for everyone, stupidly I didn’t ask xx
Maybe they were trying out a theory to see if they could catch your implantation window or something?! Worth an ask to see what their thoughts were and quiz them about having more progesterone as you can defo be on more!xx
Yes I’m wondering that, I like to have things explained but then I get a bit overwhelmed and forget to ask when I should 🤦♀️ xx
Make a list, my hubby used to be embarrassed but I used to go with a notebook and pen and for my clinic abroad I used to list questions that I wanted answers to in an email or have my not pad and pen on a Skype consult.....Im sure the consultants dreaded speaking to me!! Ha ha ha xx
We travelled to London to have the ERA done but I think more ans more places are doing it too now.xx
Hi Cinderella5 - thanks for sharing your journey. Would you mind PMing me details of where you had the ERA test in London and whether you recommend the clinic you were being treated at? We have had four reasonable quality blasts transferred and no implantation success. Looking at options for some investigative tests. Thank you!
so sorry to hear that it’s another bfn. I think absolutely try the ERA. We had 4 unsuccessful transfers (blighted ovum, bfn and 2 x chemicals) and with transfer number five we decided to test the fresh lot of embryos and also do an ERA. It came back pre-receptive meaning that I need an extra 24 hours of Progesterone and a lot more of it than originally thought. This last transfer looks like it’s worked, I’m cautiously optimistic (6+2). I’m on 2x PIO injections daily because I wasn’t absorbing pessaries.
Good luck!!
Congratulations, hopefully that’s what did it for you. Do you mind me asking if you’re nhs or private?xx
So sorry to read this lovely. No advice but just to say I am thinking of you xx
Thank you, how are you?xx
So sorry to read this core, I was really hoping you would get a lucky break this time 😒xxx
Hi lovely, so sorry to hear about your BFN. It’s hell isn't it. We’re doing an ERA this month because I felt the same and didn’t fancy chucking back more embryos and hoping for the best... I have a sneaking suspicion it’s about the timing for us but I guess we’ll find out. If the timing is fine then maybe we had a duff embryo batch in which case we’ll do a fresh round. So many variables it’s hard to know what to do. Hope you take some time to mend and be kind to yourself. A loss is a loss no matter how early - sending lots of love xx
Thanks, good luck with your ERA keep me posted! Are you NHS or private?xx
Reading your post resonates with mine...
I had 5 unsuccessful transfers... I was then told about ERA which we did and the result came back as me needing an extra day of progesterone... so because there was something we gave it a go although I had hit 40!
So we did and we had 3 very good embryos... but because I have a history of OHHS I was unable to have a fresh transfer! So the 1st transfer was BFN and then last year we had the 7th transfer which was a BFP (our first) but ended in early miscarriage... our 8th transfer was postponed due to the Pandemic... I find out on Thursday... they gave me an extra day of progesterone... which they changed to cyclogest (OMG 🙈)... I have never felt like what I am now... I am trying not to read too much into it.
We paid privately for the ERA and we had 2... to get a better idea, I can email you where I went but I don’t know how to send a PM.
I don’t know if this helps... I think you try everything, just keeping that hope.... it is hard and I have come to the conclusion it is den to chance... my brothers wife has just had a baby.... DE... 1st attempt.... I am struggling... so you just don’t know.
But wishing you loads of luck xxx
I can’t advice on ERA, I just wanted to say I am so sorry for the failed cycle, but I know your time will come very soon ✨💕
Awh I’m so sorry to hear about your failed cycle. I have no advice to offer. Just to wish you luck as you put your next plan together Xx
Sorry to read you’ve had another BFN xx