Desperately need advice on fresh transfer happening Monday!

[J0J0123]

Good morning all,

Yesterday I had my egg collection and I was told if more than 20 eggs were collected or if my bloods (done 2 days prior to my collection) showed high progesterone (4.5 or more), then all my embryos would be frozen (no option of a fresh transfer). This was explained to me as high levels of progesterone (and possibly Oestrogen, although I don't think they measured this hormone), would change the structure of the womb lining and make it more difficult for the embryo to implant.

15 eggs were collected and my blood progesterone was 5. Based on these results the doctor recommended to freeze all my embryos and do a FET later.

I had my heart set on a fresh transfer on Monday (my daughter and only child was conceived from a fresh transfer) so I pleaded my case and the doctor ended up saying as my progesterone was borderline, it was ultimately my decision what to do, even if it was against their advice.

So yesterday after my egg collection I started my progesterone pessaries. My gut feeling is that I'm doing the right thing but can't help having a tinge of doubt as to whether it really is the right decision or if I'm wasting a good embryo as it probably won't implant. We have done 5 rounds of IVF since my daughter which have all failed so we are verging on desperate as we really can't afford any more IVF after this and I don't want any further delays (if I waited and did do an FET as recommend, it wouldn't be until January as my clinic closes over Xmas and I would have to pay again, buy new meds etc).

Has anyone been in this situation and had any results good or bad?

Thank you for reading this and wishing everyone the best on their journeys xxx

[CreateIVF]

I’d say just go with your gut, often that will tell you the right thing to do. Sounds like you should have some Frosties off the back of this as well. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼 best of luck x

[Hope823]

I would do a FET. I was in a similar situation and on the operation table with doctors there and my legs spread, I changed my mind and said I wanted a FET instead and wait another month so my body is ready and gives it a best shot. They obviously were not very happy as I wasted their time. But now have baby girl from that embryo. Not to say that the embryo implanted because I waited...it is your decision. All I can say, you must go with your gut feeling. My gut feeling happened to change on the day of the fresh transfer, when I arrived for the transfer. Research pros and cons and make sure you dont go with "what if" attitude... you must be 100% sure that you are doing a right thing. My husband was waiting outside in a car and when I came out he was like "two weeks and we will know", and I was like...I did not have a transfer. I changed my mind. I took 1 month to prepare for the transfer and recover after the egg retrieval and next time I went in for FET I was confident I was ready mentally and physically.

All the best, whatever you decide 💖

[Rol81]

I would say do a fresh transfer.

I only had two embryos to transfer and as my progesterone was high they said I needed to do a frozen.

My eggs weren’t the best quality, froze them on day 2 , did survive thaw but didn’t not implant.

Months later , my follow up with my consultant , she informed me because of my age and egg quality I should have gone ahead with fresh transfer . Mainly because of the quality , the freezing and thawing may have affected them.

I’m now on a new cycle, I mentioned this to the nurse and she informed me that they no longer suggest FET unless the progesterone is extremely high . So borderline , they would do fresh as a policy. I’m self funded but at a NHS clinic.

[Eloquentia]

Hi! How many follicles did you have? The main reason for a freeze all in my clinic is that a high number of follicles indicates a high risk of OHSS. Their number is 17 I think. They recommended a freeze all for me due to 18 eggs being collected, like you, I had my heart set on a fresh transfer and this was my only chance to do it. On the day of the transfer, as I was waiting to be called, I started having really painful cramps. Sure enough, the ultrasound showed liquid in my abdomen and they strongly advised not to go ahead with the fresh transfer due to OHSS, which can get severe with successful implementation due to the HCG doubling every 2 days. I followed their advice though I was really disappointed on the day. Looking back, it was 100% the right thing to do. My body recovered and was much better prepared for the FETs. Very best of luck whatever you decide! I would follow the advice of the clinic, they have your best interest at heart.

[J0J0123]

Thanks everyone! I'm having a scan on transfer day (Monday) so if this shows any fluid it's likely they will cancel the transfer so in some ways the decision will be made for me. I'm keeping everything crossed it all goes well as I'm feeling fine at the moment. I did have a good number of follicles and 15 eggs collected. Sadly only 6 made it to Thursday and we find out tomorrow (Sat) how many are left. It's looking like we might only get one or two this round but we're keeping positive they will be good quality embryos! xxx