Irregular period after failed IVF

[dannilouise79]

I've just turned 44. I started IVF last year Jan and Feb and although I had high quality eggs both transfers failed. My periods were generally 21-35 days long and I hate a period every month.

After IVF my periods have been unpredictable. The first few months were okay but when I was due to start again in Aug my period didn't come and I had an 80 DAY CYCLE. I wondered if it was my body's way of resisting or not wanting to do IVF again. I've since been advised to take 3 months out and focus on the quality if my eggs and take dhea.

Again since then I've had 40+ days cycle and now I'm on Day 49.

This is so unlike me and I'm scared. Could I be suddenly approaching perimenopause or could this be an affect of IFV. I have a low egg reserve so its hard to tell. I feel like it's so uncanny that after all these years of having a regular cycle I'm SUDDENLY in a position where my body's not playing ball. I'm scared and anxious which doesn't help.

I'd like to hear others experiences and ideas. I'm stumped. 😢

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi. Usually takes up to three cycles for your period to return back to what is normal for you. See your GP in case you need be “kick started” back into yout normal rythmn. Good luck. Diane

[dannilouise79 in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks Diane. It's been nearly a year since I've had treatment. I'm on my 10th cycle. I hope it goes back to normal soon 🙏🏽