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Query after a failed IVF cycle

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Hi ladies, we’ve just undergone our first fresh IVF cycle which unfortunately, hasn’t been successful on this occasion.

Was told to continue with the oestrogen and cyclogest pessaries for 3 days and to ring this morning after re-testing (due to not yet having a bleed). Re-test is negative as we thought.

To anyone that’s been in this situation just wondering how long it has taken you to have a withdrawal bleed please? I had horrific cramps last week until around Monday this week and now they’ve vanished, seems very strange. The nurse said the medication won’t stop me having a bleed, just would have thought I’d of had something by now.

Thank you in advance x

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Ivfgotadream

Hi sorry it hasn’t worked this timeFor my cyclogest definitely did delay getting a bleed - once I stopped taking it I got my period with a couple of days x

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StrawberryN in reply to Ivfgotadream

Hi, thank you for letting me know, it’s helpful to know how other ladies got on after stopping meds. The first nurse had said the cyclogest and oestrogen wouldn’t necessarily stop a bleed however, the other nurse I spoke to said it can definitely delay it so I should hopefully get something in a few days. Hope you’re doing ok x

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MrsOrangejuice

Sorry it hasn't worked.

For me it was the same as the previous post reply, meds delayed the bleed and took 2 days for a bleed after coming off them (progesterone and oestrogen) the first time and three days with the second (cyclogest only). These were after chemicals but I think it should be the same after a negative. I have heard though that some ladies can take longer to get this and/or the next natural period, so sometimes they get put on meds to cause a bleed.

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StrawberryN in reply to MrsOrangejuice

Hi, thank you and I am so sorry to hear you’ve had two chemicals, I hope you are doing ok. Thanks for letting me know, the nurse said I should get a bleed within 4 days or so now I have stopped taking meds so just a waiting game now x

So sorry that it hasn't worked for you, we're in the same boat. My bleed came within 7 days but be prepared that you may have a longer gap for the next period. I'm on day 64 since withdrawal bleed. Hope you're doing ok xx

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Hi! Thanks for your kindness, I’m sorry to hear it didn’t work for you. Thank you for letting me know, I hope it doesn’t take much longer for your period to start. Yes we’re doing ok as possible thank you, trying to look forward now and to the next steps. I hope you are doing ok! Xx

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Hoop123

So sorry it hasn't worked this time around, I hope you have some good treats and self-care lined up.

Mine took 3-4 days after stopping progesterone. As someone has already said, be prepared that it might take a little while for your body to reset. It's been through a lot. But there are meds that your clinic can give you to bring on a bleed if you need.

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StrawberryN in reply to Hoop123

Hi, thank you. Also so sorry to hear it so didn’t work for you, I hope you are doing ok! Thank you. I have stopped all meds now and the nurse said I should start in the next 4 days or so x

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