Lining too thick?

[Eswyn]

Hello,

Had my baseline scan yesterday and my lining was 4mm. The nurse had to double check with the Dr if we could start stims as if it was 5mm or more my cycle would have been cancelled, which would have been devastating! Thankfully, we got the all clear to start, but I’m now worried my lining might get too thick for transfer? Is that such a thing?

I’ve stocked up in pomegranate and pineapple in preparation, but I’m now worried I shouldn’t have any in case it goes too far the other way.

Has anyone else experienced this? I’d be grateful for any advice!

[Jokiekin11]

hi I wouldn’t worry about it. When I was on down regulation mine was 3.8 to 4, as long as below 5 they are happy. then when on stims or taking estrogen my lining has always been good around 10-11. X

[Mai94]

Try not to worry, you were within the threshold for starting so that’s perfect. My final and successful transfer I had the thickest lining I’d ever had a panicked after transfer as I read so much that made me think it was too thick! Mine was 15.something and everything was fine! Both embryos stuck. Good luck x

[Eswyn in reply to Mai94]

Thanks for the reassurance and congratulations on your twin boys! Always great to hear a positive outcome x

[MrsOrangejuice]

On all my rounds and transfers my lining's been thicker than they'd like on the baseline and then it gets really thick on the meds - so much so that on my FET they had to basically take me off the oestrogen because it had over-thickened in places and rucked up (like a carpet!) - they said it was the unevennesses that was the problem because it could affect implantation. However I wanted to go ahead and by the time of transfer it had all evened out (still thick though) and that one was successful. They also mentioned things like there being three good layers (which is what they want apparently). Sure your clinic will keep an eye on it and advise you if there genuinely is a problem but it wasn't an issue for me at least ☘️

[Eswyn in reply to MrsOrangejuice]

Thank you, really helpful to know that being even is more important than overall thickness. Just hoping that by the time I get to my next scan it’s not raced ahead and is still within the optimum level x

[Twiglet2]

that sounds like you are at an ideal stage to start. The reason why they are checking it’s thin lining is because they like to have a new fresh lining for the next part to start you on the meds so it’s more about making sure you have shed enough the bleed before rather than them worrying it will be too thick going forward if that makes sense? Lots of luck to you xx

[Eswyn in reply to Twiglet2]

Thanks for the explanation and for the positivity. Just what I needed to hear x

[threeboys42633]

I know there is an optimal lining thickness and it varies from doc to doc, but I also know you can have success at a greater than optimal thickness. My lining 4 days before transfer was 15mm. My Doc used the words “not optimal circumstances” when describing my fluffy lining. So, I left the office crying and not sure that I would do the transfer that round. My husband is the one who said, “let’s research this and conference call with the doc before we make a decision.” Long story short, we proceeded and little Asa is now 17 months old. Do some research and write your questions down for your doc and weigh all the options. Good luck to you.

[Eswyn in reply to threeboys42633]

Congratulations on your little one, I love hearing positive stories after the rollercoaster of IVF. I’d read so much about linings being too thin that it didn’t cross my mind that it could be too thick. Feeling a lot more optimistic after reading the replies, just need to see how my eggs respond now! X

[Eswyn]

Just want to update everyone and say my Dr got back to me and said that while there was an optimum thickness range they would still attempt a transfer up to 18mm. Sharing in case it’s helpful for others.