FET #2 - sticking with the same protocol?

[ButtercupGarden]

Hi all, after our first FET ended in a MMC in August, I'm starting to think about trying again. I spoke to the consultant last week who had no suggestions other than "just try again". (So helpful).

He gave me the option of trying a natural cycle this time rather than medicated. My instinct is to stick with medicated because I just don't trust my body to do what it is supposed to do and I like knowing the timeline on the medicated cycle. Before I go ahead, does anyone have any advice on this? The consultant said the chances of success are basically the same.

Also, just to rant, I hate IVF, this whole process is so shit and unfair and it makes me want to scream. Gaaaaaah! (Thanks... Needed that!)

Thanks ladies x

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

This is just to wish you good luck when you do restart treatment. Make sure you have people who can support you and of course keep talking to your OH

Take care of yourself

Janet

[Star3129]

Hi Buttercup i don't have any advice for you just wanted to tell you i am in the same boat😁 my doctor started to prepare my lining but due to oestrogen i had some swelling and stiffness in my calves so i think in my next cycle as this got cancelled i am going to ask her for natural fet.

Isn't really weird that how each one of us are so different in terms of what our body accepts and acts accordingly.

I read into too much details i thought i would know things around guess my body wants the natural way🤞

I wish whatever is required is done and there is light at the end of tunnel and we all get to hold our baby healthy in our arms and in our lives❤

Ivf is super draining it takes toll on a lot of things as an individual but i hope you find strength and support around you and don't forget you are a warrior already so keep your head and chin high and will all shall come through this hard time.

Take care sweety

[Lolalules]

I don’t necessarily have advice (sorry!) but i have just had a natural FET (other experiences are fresh cycles).

Whats been really nice about it is in the stress and ongoing saga of ivf injections and tablets this transfer has felt really easygoing. My body hasn’t been subjected to meds and you can live quite normally, except for 2 scans. I think it’s been easier on my relationship too as my husband hasn’t felt left out from scans and injections and appts, and helped me track ovulation so it all felt quite ‘normal’. So for that reason I’ve enjoyed my ‘break’ from IVF without having to actually pause treatment. Plus, you can do back-to-back if it doesn’t work cus there’s no withdrawal bleed needed 😊