Delayed AF

[Looom]

I had my first round of fresh ET in May, got a negative pregnancy test result 2 weeks later followed by AF the day after. It's now been 45 days and Ive not had my subsequent AF. Has anyone else experienced a delayed AF during IVF? What is the longest delay you have experienced? Any tips to help balance my hormones quickly? I note that my cycle is normally regular between 28-20 days so this is very unusual.

[CyclingAddict]

Yep - ivf meds can seriously mess with your cycle. It should correct itself though so try not to worry X

[Vix12345]

This is completely normal. The first bleed after stopping meds is a withdrawal bleed rather than a proper period. The next bleed is the first period and this is often delayed. After my fresh transfer, which failed, stopping meds and withdrawal bleed, I think it then took the first real period took about 58 days (which is the longest I've had, the failed frozen cycles were a little less, I think about 38 and 42 days for the second bleed or first period after) It is irritating but nothing to worry about, it will settle again within a few months it's just a side effect of the meds.

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

After failed transfer it can take up to 3months for your period to return to whatever is the norm for you

Look after yourself

Janet-Partner

[Looom]

Thank you all. The hospital took a blood test this morning to check my hormone levels and doctor has advised that I should take pills to induce my period. Has anyone else been offered this? What are the pros and cons? Should I wait for my period to arrive naturally?