Had my egg collection today, 4 retrieved in total. Was hoping there would be more but I only need 1 good one! Sedation has totally wiped me out! Have others only had a few eggs collected and gone on to be successful?
I start utrogestan pessaries Friday. How have people found them? I’ve been told it will be very messy which I’m a little worried about as I am a teacher and I go back to work Monday so don’t want leakages! Are there many side effects? My friend was on cyclogest and she had bad acne and mood swings. Interested to know how others have found them. I have to take utrogestan at 200mg x 3 a day.
Fingers crossed one of my eggs fertilises! X
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We had 5 mature eggs collected, three fertilised, two embryos, one baby. I have followed loads of stories and although I never produced a high number of eggs/embryos the ones I have managed to produce have been high quality. I have noticed that often when people produce loads of eggs/embryos, the drop off rate is often high because the quality is not great. I know it is annoying when people say you only need one but it is true. I had two egg collections, first round I had no viable embryos and honestly thought this will never work for us but it did. Try not to compare and focus too much on numbers, again I know it is easier said than done but more isn’t necessarily better.
In terms of the progesterone, it isn’t pleasant and is a bit messy but nothing a panty liner can’t manage (well in my experience). I went to work and didn’t have any issues (well in terms of the progesterone - my concentration levels weren’t great!)
Good luck, I really hope this round works for you xxx
Have 3 embryos to play with currently so fingers crossed! Transfer hopefully will be Monday. Definitely stocking up on the pantyliners! Did you have any other side effects? X
Hi FilmGeek I’ve had two egg collections, first I got 4 and then 5. Both cycles resulted with 2 day 5 blastocysts. Like others have said obviously it would be nice to have more but it really is quality over quantity. I have had three transfers and I am now 16 weeks pregnant. Like someone else said it really does only take one! As frustrating and annoying as it sounds. Try not to focus on the numbers too much. Best of luck for the rest of your cycle xx
Hi there. I had 3 eggs collected yesterday, 2 have fertilised and just waiting to see if they have turned into embryos tomorrow to be put back on Saturday. I am also using utrogestin and they are messy but I use a thin sanitary towel to soak up the mess.The only side effects I’ve had is horrible bloating, so tender! Also I’ve had tiny yellow heads pop up on my face, approx 5-6 every morning but they soon disappear. Wishing you the very best of luck (we only need one after all 🤞). Xxx
Hi lovely. Transfer went well, I forgot about the full bladder part so they had to fill my bladder with a cannula! Very odd feeling. One isn’t as good a quality as the other so they’ve both gone in. Already hating the 2ww! How are you doing? Xxxx
Keeping everything crossed for you! I’m going to struggle with full bladder as I seem to need to pee all the time! Transfer should be tomorrow afternoon. I’ll find out in morning what we have to play with grades etc. I’m hoping at least 1 if the 3 makes it but the clinic won’t tell me anything until Monday morning 😬🙈 I’ll be back at work and I’m a teacher so hoping that will distract me re 2 WW but I don’t do well at taking it easy. Are you back at work? Sending lots of zen and luck to you xx
Same here for you lovely. Oh really? We got our numbers re fertilisation and grading the day after collection. I couldn’t have waited any longer so thank god for that. I’ve been WFH the last fortnight because of scans, bloods, and collection. I’m back in the office tomorrow and dreading it. I have a stressful job and I’ve been told to continue my physical life as normal but to avoid any levels of stress whatsoever. If it gets too much I’ll have to self cert for the week, I’m on holiday from the 13th so that will help. Those kiddies should keep you occupied for your 2ww. Wishing every success for us both - it’s so hard but so lovely to have like minded women in the same boat for advice and support. Sending hugs xxx
Sending lots of luck to you! I know, I’m getting stressed trying to avoid stress! 😂 We can only try our best with it all and hope. Phone call tomorrow will hopefully be positive and we will take it from there. Sending lots of luck and love to you x
One grade 2 blastocyst transferred today on day 5. The other two are not yet blastocysts so they are giving them another day to see if they make it. 2WW begins! X
Oh my gosh, that’s really amazing! Congratulations! 💗 Mine were graded 3 and 4 (at day 3 when they went back in). So that’s brilliant I’d say. Are you feeling positive? I’m trying but so nervous about getting ahead of myself. First day at school ok? Xxxx
For the first time I felt a little excited but then squashed it down. Busy day and will be even busier tomorrow but I’m hoping that will distract me and I can pretend I’m not waiting 2 weeks!
I know I’ll freak out at every twinge. How are you doing? When do you test? X
It’s so hard as we have to keep positive but without getting our hopes up. Seems impossible to me! I’m not bad, still hating the pessaries, so bloated which results in lots of twinges, stick a pin in me and I’ll pop!. I’m not sleeping great, had a combined 8 hours Saturday and Sunday night, gaaaaah! I test on the 18th (yeah right I’ll make it that far before testing 😂).
Eeeeek! I’ve been sent fertility crystals by a friend, I’ll think of you as well as myself when I give them a rub before bedtimes up until test day (I’ll try anything! 😂) xx
Panty liners recommended. They will help in dealing with the slightly messy pessaries. I felt bloating was a striking symptom with the use of pessaries.
Hi filmgeek - I thought I’d give you the honest truth about Utrogestan as far as my experience goes - it gave me awful constipation! So bloated, sore and couldn’t go despite being desperate. Drink plenty of water, eat some fibre try not to strain yourself x
I bought myself several pairs of period pants a few months before treatment began. Doing my bit for the environment. They have been the best investment! I too am a teacher so fully understand the dreaded ‘I need to go to the loo but I can’t go to the loo!’ situation to check all is well. Yes the peasaries can be a bit messy (I’m on Cyclogest) but at least I know I don’t have to worry about leakage.Last transfer I lay down for 5-10mins after using them. This time I’ve popped it in and just gone about my day straight away - I’ve found this to be better in regards to less leakage and I actually think it absorbs better.
Thank you! Good luck to you as well! They are not too bad so far but I’ve probably jinxed it now! It’s nausea I can’t cope with 😂 that’s before anything is transfered back! 😂
This round I had 5 collected and all made it to blastocyst - much better then the previous round with 9 eggs where we only got two blasts.
Re pessaries, I was on cyclogest rectally for the two fresh transfers I had which ended in chemicals at different stages. Then it was suggested that I ultrogestan vaginally as it may get progesterone to the uterus better so I've tried that for this first FET (along with lubion injections) as my issue seems to be absorption of progesterone. For me, I didn't even notice the cyclogest whereas the Ultrogestan are messy and irritating. However, nothing that liners or thick cotton (granny) knickers can't cope with - no leaks and less hassle than a normal period for me. I found the applicators impossible so I gave up on them. If I had a choice I would go for cyclogest and my clinic said they're the same, but so far the Ultrogestan seem to have done the trick so am sticking with them.
Re side-effects: bloating! But then I bloat on any meds apparently. Mild acne and dry skin, and I'm tired all the time, but seems to be more after the lubion. I haven't had the constipation (even the opposite but that could be because I have upped fibre to try and be more healthy). I probably have mood swings but I am in denial about that.
It’s not been too messy yet but it’s only day 3 of pessaries 😂 though I have discovered that most of the wax seems to be staying inside me rather than dropping out (sorry tmi!) I also bloat at the slightest thing and still have nausea but I have struggled with that the whole of the IVF cycle.
I am also peeing for England which I don’t know if that is related 😬 as I am a teacher I need to get that under control!
Congratulations on your positive news! That’s wonderful, wishing you lots of luck xx
Congrats on your transfer. As you've probably discovered by now, the pessaries are not that big a deal, just a bit of white goo. And remember, if you want no mess at all, you can pop them in the back. I used to do that when I was in a rush and couldn't lie down for 20mins. Best luck for OTD. 🍀🤞
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