Had anyone tested BFN on OTD but been recommended to carry on meds and ended up with BFP?

[xMLx]

Today was my OTD - 10dp5dt - and I got BFN 😔

I’ve had very small bits of blood only visible when I wipe since Saturday night. I don’t know if this is maybe my period but it’s extremely light and barely there.

I emailed the clinic with all of this and they said to carry on meds and test again Friday.

Has anyone had anything similar and saw a results change? I know deep down it’s wishful thinking, but it’s hard to accept it hasn’t worked 🥺

[Millbanks]

Hi lovely, I'm sorry to hear this. In my experience a BFN on day 10 is unlikely to change. If you're taking extra progesterone then your period won't start until you stop those, which is why if you are bleeding now it will be very light. Sorry to not be able to give you any positivity but sometimes it's good to prepare yourself. Fingers crossed I'm wrong! xx

[xMLx in reply to Millbanks]

Thank you for this. It’s what I need to hear really as it’s not good holding on to false hope. I need to move on to focusing on what’s next x

[Millbanks in reply to xMLx]

It's so tough. I always find that being able to start planning straight away and make some changes before we try again really helps me to process and move forward. Wishing you lots of luck for your next one xx

[xMLx in reply to Millbanks]

Yes I think the planning is going to help me process it all too. I’ll have something new to focus on and work towards and I think I’ll need that. Thank you so much xx

[Jane8412]

I am so sorry this round didn't work. I know how upsetting that is. I started spotting a day before my OTD on my first IVF round so was pretty sure it hadn't worked. The test came back negative so I called my clinic and they told me to keep taking progesterone for 2 days and test again. I queried what the point was in doing this and said I would rather stop the meds and get my full period sooner rather than later. The nurse agreed that if I had started spotting then clearly my period was coming through and the result was unlikely to change. She said if I was comfortable that I could stop the meds. This was the best decision for me so I could accept the round hadn't worked and start dealing with it mentally. It was a real blow but I wanted to get started on my next round ASAP. I hope you are ok. Sending lots of support at this difficult time. x

[xMLx in reply to Jane8412]

Thank you so much for this. That’s how I feel, I think I’d rather my period come through now instead of basically delaying the inevitable. I want to get started on my next round ASAP too and I need to be able to grieve this to focus positively on that. X

[Jane8412 in reply to xMLx]

Exactly how I felt. The last thing I wanted to do was keep taking medication that I didn't need anymore. I guess the reason they do this is in case of late implantation but sometimes you just know in yourself that unfortunately this round has not worked and it is time to grieve that loss. Good luck for the next round! x

[xMLx in reply to Jane8412]

Thank you so much xxx

[KiboXX]

I don’t want to give you any false hope but like you I always thought it wasn’t pointless when the clinic made you stay on your meds for a few extra days and test again however I was doing a round at the same time as my friend and we both got a bfn on OTD (10dp5dt) and were told to continue meds as neither of us had bled. Three days later mine was still bfn but hers was a BFP.

I think it’s very rare but it does happen. I completely understand wanting to draw a line under it but for the sake of a small chance I would stay on those meds a couple more days like the clinic has asked xxx

[xMLx in reply to KiboXX]

That’s so amazing for your friend that she got that turnaround. My clinic called me earlier and nurse basically said just that, they get me to carry on for few more days just in case as in the super rare case (like with your friend), it can change. But she told me not to get my hopes up and actually best to start mentally processing the cycle as a fail this time and look to the future and our next attempt, as we did manage to get 1 frozen embryo. Think we are going to take up the counselling too to help process it all and get mentally prepared for more tries x

[KiboXX in reply to xMLx]

I know it’s mentally hard to stay on that medication for those extra few days but I always think I’ve come this far, I can handle a few more days.

How amazing you managed to get a frostie, that’s a really good thing to focus on. Hopefully you can get a plan together for that soon xxx

[BBHH1 in reply to KiboXX]

I agree with that. Just wait until day 14. After that then I think the BFN is always correct.

Hang in there, low chance but still a chance!

[Rubidge]

Sorry to hear this, unfortunately in my previous experience i tested early got a negative was told to carry on meds and teat again but was unfortunately the same outcome. As others have said because you’re taking the progesterone your period probs won’t start until you stop taking them. All the best for you’re next steps and hopefully there’s still that slim chance it could be different for you xx