I had my early viability scan yesterday following FET on 7/5. I should have been 7w4d but the nurse who did the scan was only able to measure the embryo at 6w2d. She was also unable to find a heartbeat and said that the pregnancy was not going to continue.
I’m booked in for a confirmation scan with a doctor next week. The nurse said it’s my choice whether to continue with my IVF meds (estrogen and progesterone) or not. She was quite clear that I should not have any false hope though.
My gut feel is that I don’t want to continue the meds if it’s going to delay the inevitable. If I’m going to have a bleed then I want it over as soon as possible. However, there is a small niggling doubt in my mind - is there any way that the measurements could be wrong at this stage? Or an unclear picture make it hard to measure, or see heartbeat? I would hate to take the decision to stop the meds if there is a small chance of better news next week.
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I’m so sorry to hear this, hope you’re looking after yourself.
Was this scan with your fertility clinic? If so, is it possible for you to go to your nearest EPU? You’ll be seen by a doctor straight away rather than have to wait a week. You can then get a doctors opinion on whether you need to stop meds or not.
Sorry the nurse said it was your choice - that’s really unhelpful!
if I’m completely honest, I’d carry on with all meds until the confirmation scan. But that’s just me- I’d prepare myself for bad news, but would nurture that seed of hope… thinking of you x
I'm so sorry you're going through this - I've just been through the same (check out my post if you want to see the progression). We had to go back for 3 scans to see if there had been any growth, and there was, and then there wasn't - so we were fostering false hope.
My also didn't give us any reason to think it would turn out ok, but we had to wait anyway.
I would keep on the meds until it's confirmed by the doctor. Measurements at this stage are very tiny and hard to get exactly right. You also don't always see a heartbeat at 6 weeks. Sometimes it takes a few more days.
UPDATE: I spoke to my clinic again this afternoon to clarify what was said yesterday at my scan and if there was any chance of hope. They basically reiterated that the combination of being 9 days behind where I should be at this stage PLUS the fact that there was absolutely no heartbeat or blood flow in the area meant that this is definitely a non-continuing pregnancy.
They said that it’s still my choice whether I want to continue with the meds but also stressed that this was not going to alter the outcome. The pregnancy will not continue and the only reason to continue with meds in these kinds of case is that some people find it easier, psychologically, while they wait for the confirmation scan.
I think in this case, given the response from the clinic I am going to stop the meds today. I do not want to prolong this awful experience. That said, I do really appreciate all the advice given here. It’s such a comfort to hear from others going through similar and to think about the decision from all angles.
really sorry to hear what you are going through....usually they like to do a second scan a week later to confirm it .....so I am surprise with what they said....do what you consider is best for you.... sending you a big big hug....🧸
I’m so sorry you are going through this, I’ve been through the same thing and I wish my clinic had been as clear as yours have been as I had to go back 3 times and stay on meds and it just dragged it out for weeks 😢 sending you a massive hug xx 💜
if it was me I’d keep taking the medication as the last thing you want in your head is what if. At least that way, you won’t have any doubt you did everything you could to see if this would work. One step closer regardless of the outcome xx
I'm so sorry you're going through this... I had an early miscarriage two years ago, and I found some comfort in having some nice food, listening to music, and thinking that somehow that little thing that was still attached to me would experience what I was experiencing. A little glimpse of how life would be outside my belly, if they weren't already doomed to go.
Sorry, I know it doesn't make sense, and I'm not sure it helps. Sending you hugs 🩷
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First private scan booked early, 4 weeks tomorrow, 23 days after transfer. Viability scan scheduled next week.! Unbelievable!!!!!!!
This cannot be happening again :(
First scan after FET but slow heartbeat......is this bad news? 
6 week viability scan - good news!
