Sedation for frozen embryo transfer - good idea or not?

[SimsB]

Hello I am having a frozen embryo transfer tomorrow and the clinic want me to be sedated. Has anyone had this as I am dubious about this!

[AuroraXen]

Hi Sims. have you had difficult embryo transfers or gynaecological exams in the past? Some women have unusual shaped or tilted uteruses (uteri?? 😆) or cervical issues which can make insertion of the catheter and thus embryos quite tricky and painful, stressing the patient out. In those cases, I can see why clinics would opt for sedation. As far as I know though, it isn't very common at all to do this if you don't have any issues... I'm not a doctor though! Just not sure why they would bother to sedate you for what is usually a pretty quick and easy process (unless as above you've had difficulties in the past) xx

[AuroraXen in reply to AuroraXen]

Should add though, I don't think there'd be any impact on the success etc, i.e. it won't disadvantage you in any way if you're sedated! Just most clinics wouldn't go to the trouble unless there's a reason, in my own (admittedly limited!) experience xx

[SimsB in reply to AuroraXen]

Ok this outs my mind at rest some x thank you x

[SimsB in reply to AuroraXen]

Thank you for your reply. Last one was a bit difficult and I have a high up cervix.

[McQueeny]

Agree with Aurora - it wouldn’t be a problem, I just don’t see why they’d do that unless there’s history of a transfer being difficult. I’ve had 7 transfers so far and sedation was never mentioned 🤔

[SimsB in reply to McQueeny]

It was tricky last time, mostlyndue to them not having long enough equipment 🤬 but ok from these relies I am slightly calmer about it! Thank you x

[McQueeny in reply to SimsB]

Ok great. Just remember you might feel a bit wobbly after sedation so make sure someone can take you home good luck! x

[Cinderella5]

Is there a reason they have suggested this? As in some gynae issues, anxiety, vaginismus? It's not the normal for this to be done under sedation so ask a few more questions and see how you feel!xx

[SimsB in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you for reply! Last transfer was awkward. This clinic I am at are quite hostile about answering questions unfortunately but from the replies I’ve had I am slightly calmer/more understanding about the sedation!

[Cinderella5 in reply to SimsB]

I had sedation for a transfer due to the previous one being difficult but I think that was just nerves. Best of luck.xx

[SimsB in reply to Cinderella5]

Actually with hindsight, I am glad I was sedated!!

[Iamtrying150]

Hi Sims, I’m currently in my TWW and had this! Like you I was anxious but actually ended up pretty much breezing through it (apart from 3 takes of Cannula in the backs of my hand, they have bruised badly) I’m on my 5th round and each transfer has gotten worse each time. I don’t know why, maybe my uterus is shy and tenses up 😂 🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m a week in tomorrow and have actually found the first week a lot easier to deal with as it feels so surreal that I even had a transfer. I would say I’m carrying on as normal, more than I normally would. Usually I’m so paranoid I would do everything at snails pace.

Hope your transfer goes smoothly and best of luck 🤞🏼 xx

[SimsB in reply to Iamtrying150]

Thank you! Last transfer was rather awkward. Wishing you all the luck in the world with yours x