Spotting mid cycle after failed FETs anyone?

[Minniemouse88]

Hello lovely ladies (and gents), I wonder if you can share some positive experiences of overcoming mid cycle spotting or even some reassurance? Here's a bit of context...

I'm awaiting a private hysteroscopy after four failed transfers ( including 1 chemical) with good embryos. I bled/spotted long before test day each time even when taking lots of progesterone ( injections, pessaries). I did natural cycles for the last three transfers and had good ovulation signs, so consultant is a bit perplexed. We are also having thrombophilia and thyroid antibody bloods to rule out these issues.

Now feeling rather hopeless and fearing something is fundamentally wrong with me or my lining as we wait for tests. I started spotting today (only three days after ovulation) and it sent me spiralling. Husband and I have had a rough time of it with him having a testicular cancer scare last month and all the repeated failures. The strain is beginning to show and I'm getting waves of panic and depression feelings.

Sorry for the brain dump. Just reluctant to keep outpouring to my husband who understandably finds my emotional outbursts difficult to manage.

Any tips to get through this or stories of hope would be welcome

Thank you ❤️

[PenguinBlue]

Hi, I’m so sorry - sounds like quite a stressful time for you at the moment. I used to have some mid cycle spotting during periods of great stress (particularly when we ttc our son over a good few years). Or my periods were just a bit all over the place after being like clockwork until we started trying. The spotting could also be ovulation bleeding which like implantation bleeding, not everyone gets and isn’t consistent.

It does sound like there is a lot of things going on esp with your hubby as well which isn’t easy for anyone to deal with. Perhaps a break away from things after your tests and hysteroscopy will help you mentally. Sending you lots of strength xx

[Minniemouse88 in reply to PenguinBlue]

Thank you, it's reassuring to hear you had the same and at the time you were TTC. I am hoping it is something as simple as stress (although probably not that simple to treat!). I think you are right about having a break. Although I am naturally quite impatient, I know my body and mind need a rest. Thanks for sharing xx

[PenguinBlue in reply to Minniemouse88]

Yes it was frustrating when ttc but also not consistent so hopefully yours pssses soon. If you have any hobbies or interests that calm you / provide comfort, maybe that will also help. It’s very hard to be patient in the ttc journey so I know it’s easier said than done x

[Skittles11]

Minnie, when you say you had injectable progesterone...was it lubion or progesterone in oil e.g. prontogest?x

[Minniemouse88 in reply to Skittles11]

Hi Skittles, yes I was on lubion injection daily with pessaries. Frustratingly, I had spotting days 4-9 after transfer but then my withdrawal bleed after BFN was delayed, so the progesterone was clearly doing something. I haven't a clue what is going on! Hope you are managing to plan your next steps with the endo investigations. Xx

[Skittles11 in reply to Minniemouse88]

Okay. So I don't know if this helps. But I have had cycles using just pessaries and then pessaries with lubion. I spotted on both.For me the thing that stopped my spotting was the progesterone in oil. I used prontogest. That may be something to discuss with your consultant.

Xx

[Minniemouse88 in reply to Skittles11]

Interesting, thank you. I will ask about prontogest after the hysteroscopy. I'm spotting much more than I ever used to pre-IVF, so keep thinking my body just doesn't like exogenous hormones. Unfortunately ICSI is our only route due to the azoospermia. Making peace with my body doing strange things like a stroppy teenager and doing my best to ignore it! Xx