FET question

[Tnthketnf]

Hi, I just had a FET transfer 4 days ago.

the transfer itself was very difficult due to my narrow cervix. I was too much in pain amd I wanted over so I didn't ask any questions. For example there was no mention of the lining thickness. It was last checked 9 days before the transfer. Should it have been mentioned?

Also I started the progesterone pessaries 6 days before the day of the transfer, on Wednesday and transfer on Tuesday. I have read that the standard is 5 days. Is it a problem to do it a day later?

No blood test to check for progesterone level was done.

Also in regards to timing again ,it was meant to be in the morning but the day before they called to say it would be in the afternoon because the doctor was double booked.

Does a difficult transfer affect the outcome?

Not feeling very optimistic anyway but after all this it's even worse.

[Capps8]

Please don’t worry, the embryo is in now so try to concentrate positive thoughts. There’s a good podcast from Vita West for the 2WW you can listen at night which I found calmed me and gave me positive thoughts. I don’t think the progesterone matters as long as you are taking the amounts they say and continue to take it.

For FET was it a natural cycle? I did have the lining measured I think the last time was about 3/4 days before transfer on a natural cycle. Chemical cycle I’m not sure if thats different as I’ve not had that. You’d like to hope they know what they are doing. Just think sticky thoughts and wishing you the best of luck xxx

[strawberriesandcream in reply to Capps8]

My lining each time has been checked 6 days before transfer and not again. When I asked they said as long as it met the minimum at that scan 6 days before it would be fine for transfer as it would continue to grow.

Also my consultant standardly puts me on 6 full days of progesterone rather than 5.

And all my transfers are afternoons. So your situation all sounds normal to me. Good luck! 😘

[Tnthketnf in reply to strawberriesandcream]

Thank you so much for your replies ladies. It is very difficult to relax. Another 8 days to go.

[Lancal]

Firstly, try as hard as you can to stay calm and not stress now. I know that is a kind of ridiculous thing to say during the TWW and much easier said than done. I actually find it a bit annoying when people tell me that, because how can I possibly stay calm!

Anyway, regarding the lining thickness, if it was fine before you started progesterone, it will still be fine. I always get mine measured about a week out from the actual transfer.

Regarding the transfer day - it’s not actually the day that matters. It’s the amount of progesterone your uterine lining has been subjected to. For example, I need to go on a standard dose of progesterone for 6 days before transfer for my uterine lining to be receptive. So I will be doing the same as you. You won’t know exactly how long you need to wait unless you have an ERA test done, which requires a mock cycle. The standard doctors use is 5 days, but unless tests have been done, this is just an assumption that women are getting enough progesterone and will be receptive that day.

Regarding your progesterone levels, a lot of women do not have them checked. I never got mine checked at my old clinic. I am now that I’ve changed clinics.

For the time being, there is nothing you can do about the above. If it doesn’t work and you need to try again, just ask about these things and see what they say. Unfortunately, I think it is very normal for most clinics not to tell you anything unless you ask, as terrible as that is. Despite all of this, you have a real chance of this cycle working, so hang in there and look after yourself. Remember to advocate for yourself if you need to do this again.

Best of luck! 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

[Tnthketnf in reply to Lancal]

Thank you for your reply. Reading on this forum about people needing extra hours on progesterone made me think the timing is very important. Anyway as you said what is done is done for now. Thanks again

[Lancal in reply to Tnthketnf]

If you have to do this again, which fingers crossed you don’t, you can always ask for an ERA. You need to do a mock cycle, though. The ERA will tell you ‘approximately’ how long you need to use progesterone for, when using the same dose of progesterone you were using for the mock. So, if you used 600mg of Utrogestan during the mock cycle, it will tell you how many hours you should be on that dose (give or take 3 hours) before transfer. You would get a different result if you were using a different amount of progesterone. If you were using 800mg, for example, you would require less hours. Wishing you all the best. Hopefully you will be successful with this transfer and you won’t need to worry about it. x

[Fruitandflowers]

From my one and only FET, that sounds normal. I had one scan to check lining 6 days before transfer and not again. Had 5 days progesterone but I guess 6 if you include the day of transfer (which was early afternoon). I had my progesterone checked on the day but only because I had chemicals before and spotting, which may be due to a progesterone issue. It wasn't something they routinely suggested. On the whole my clinic tell me almost nothing and compared with my NHS experience I have very little information. I have to push for results and information, although they've generally been willing to go along with what I've asked for in terms of tests. I think it depends on your clinic and Dr x

[Tnthketnf in reply to Fruitandflowers]

Thank you. Good luck with your journey !