Can ivf meds delay a miscarriage - update

[Booda21]

Hello!

I’m so close to my scan day and can ask this to my consultant when I go, but wondered if anyone else had this happen to them. I’m pretty sure that my pregnancy has stopped progressing. I took another clear blue digi to see if I got 3+ and it actually went back to 1-2 (should now be 6+3) I have absolutely no symptoms, even my boobs seem to have gone back to normal size and have lost what little tenderness they did have. Even though it’s not what I wanted to happen I have accepted that it just is what it is, nothing I can do. But I would just like to know if it is just the meds stopping my body let it go naturally? Or is it just because the levels of hcg haven’t yet fallen low enough? Just trying to figure out how all this works.

Thank you

Just updating that I went for my scan this morning as I was right there was no ongoing pregnancy. Just have to stop meds and wait for a bleed now. Thanks for all your replies, I knew I was no longer pregnant, suppose I know my body! Good luck to everyone else xx

[Imperfect89]

Sorry to hear this. I think the progesterone can stop the bleeding yes. Although, I still bled on medication when I miscarried early. It all depends on the person. I hope you have good outcome on scan day xxxx

[Booda21 in reply to Imperfect89]

So sorry to hear about your miscarriage. Thanks for the reply. Yeah this is what I’m wondering if it’s just keeping the bleeding at bay. In failed cycles as soon as I stop the meds I bleed so thought it may be the same with this. Yeah fingers crossed it’s not the news I’m expecting, but it’s not looking promising. Just can’t wait to know now, this waiting is the worst xxx

[Imperfect89 in reply to Booda21]

My friend had a delayed loss on the meds so I have felt so so sceptical about hearing experience but we each have our own and we are now pregnant so please be positive this could just be anxiety talking xxxx

[Booda21 in reply to Imperfect89]

Yes definitely everyone is different aren’t they. Oh congratulations, what lovely news xxx

[Imperfect89]

Also, the HCG levels take about 2 weeks to drop properly.

[KiboXX]

Hey lovely,

Sorry you’re feeling like it hasn’t worked out. From my personal experience, the IVF drugs did not stop my miscarriage which happened around the 6 week mark.

Digital tests are not always accurate, your wee might have been a bit more diluted or it could be a crappy test. When is your scan booked for? Was it a fresh transfer?x

[Booda21 in reply to KiboXX]

Hi, thanks for the reply! Sorry to hear about your miscarriage :(. My scan is tomorrow, so not much longer to wait waiting. I know and I’ve read people saying they’re dodgy and people saying they were right for them, so who knows?! I think I just feel in my body that somethings not right or is different (in a no longer pregnant way). No it was a frozen transfer. Xxx

[KiboXX in reply to Booda21]

Thank you lovely ♥️ I’m very lucky that I had a successful round later on so even if this doesn’t go the right way, don’t feel like it won’t ever happen xx

Sending you tons of positive vibes for tomorrow’s scan. Who knows, you might get a lovely surprise 🤞🏻 xxxxx

[Booda21 in reply to KiboXX]

Aww congratulations! Yes this is my 5th transfer, and my first bfp. Only from my first round, I had 6 frozen, still have one frostie left. Yes fingers crossed, thank you xxx

[Londongirl84]

Hi, I’m really sorry you are going through this. I know how stressful and upsetting this can be. I only bleed when I was asked to stop my medication and my HCG levels had dropped further. I think my HCG levels ended up being 86 when I found out I was miscarrying. Dr called it a failing pregnancy. I also lost my symptoms and when I had done a test the line was weaker. I had to wait another 9 days for my 6 week scan and I was told. So bleeding wasn’t a sign for me.

However I have read positive stories with people who have gone through similar. You just don’t know 100%. I really hope your scan goes well! Fingers crossed for you 🤞🏽 Xxx

[Booda21 in reply to Londongirl84]

Thanks for your reply! And so sorry you have been through that. Yeah this is what I think is happening. I just feel like my symptoms have gradually lessened from last week and this week there is nothing. Other than some stomach gurgling which I get prior to my period and I’m getting very occasional period like cramps. I feel like the meds are just keeping the lining there as the hcg levels haven’t fully dropped yet. I will know tomorrow I suppose! Just wanted a bit of information as I read conflicting articles on it. Maybe because everyone is different. Thank you, I will report back either way xxx

[Londongirl84 in reply to Booda21]

That’s the thing everyone is so so different. I really hope it’s not the case for you. Yes please do give an update. Hope it all goes well! Xxx