natural FET

hi everyone.

Has anyone had a natural FET? I always assumed my next transfer would be medicated, but my clinic want to do a natural FET. As I have endo, I always thought a down reg followed by a medicated transfer would be the best option, but they don’t agree.

feeling a little unsure of their recommendation. Any advice, or experience would be greatly appreciated xxx

[Doodlebug23]

My clinic wanted to try natural on my first FET. It just meant more scans and monitoring. X

[Hidden in reply to Doodlebug23]

Thank you. Xx

[AshleyJB]

Hi there 😊 I've just had a natural FET I found it much gentler on my body than medicated. It just means more scans before ovulation and my clinic still give cyclogest after ovulation to help out.

Xx

[Hidden in reply to AshleyJB]

Wishing you lots of luck 🫶🏻🤞🏼

[Emilye92x]

I think it largely depends on your reason for needing IVF! Both of my tubes were blocked but otherwise everything looked normal - our first round was medicated ICSI and we had a chemical, the second we had a natural FET and have my perfect little 6 month old to show from it 🥰

I found it an absolute breeze in comparison emotionally and physically - I waited 3 months between (got married in that time!) and also was fortunate enough to have had the loveliest pregnancy too

They waited for me to start my period then I began twice daily ovulation testing on the date they gave me. Once it was positive I went in the same day for a scan to check my lining - all was good so they started me on progesterone pessaries for 5 days then had the embryo transfer!

Best of luck in your decision all fingers crossed 💕 x

[Hidden in reply to Emilye92x]

It really does sound a breeze in comparison to egg collection and fresh transfer. I was always very inflamed and in pain after egg collection so I’m hopeful this will be much more gentle. I am also taking a 4 month break to get my self feeling confident and healthy again. Glad it worked well for you x x

[Emilye92x in reply to Hidden]

Awh bless you it can be such an awful time can't it! Really hope all goes well for you whatever you decide ❤️ xx

[Vic2108]

yep, I did. The only medication I had was progesterone support after transfer and that was only because I asked for it. My FET is now 18 months old 😀

[Beclp in reply to Vic2108]

Hello l. Can I ask if they tested your progesterone prior to the transfer

I’m doing a natural FET and all looks good.

I’ve had my LH surge today so will ovulate tomorrow and then transfer next Wednesday but they said I have to do a blood test Tuesday afternoon and if my progesterone is not above 40 they won’t transfer

That seems high and now I’m worried I won’t get to transfer.

Thanks 🙏

[Hidden in reply to Vic2108]

Thank you for sharing 🫶🏻 amazing to hear it worked for you xx

[ClaudiaS]

I don’t think natural Fet its a bad idea if you are new to the journey!

[Hidden in reply to ClaudiaS]

Why if you’re new to the journey? I’m not as I’ve done 3 rounds.