Positive Test

[Ivf2023]

Hi,

I had my embryo transfer Friday 2nd, I’ve done a few tests over the past few days and they’ve had a faint but definitely a second line. Today I’ve done one and I couldn’t see any second line. Is this normal ?

Thank you

[Chowlady14]

Could it be that you have been drinking lots of water and diluted your urine? It is hot today so maybe without realising you’re more hydrated than normal? xx

[HollyT7]

hey this happened to us on our first transfer and ended in a chemical, also happened with a dodgy test with our second ivf baby (currently refusing to sleep in his cot next to me . All the best xxx

[Christianbaby]

It’s possible that the hormone levels might not be high enough to show up consistently yet, or there might be other factors at play. It’s also worth noting that different tests can have different sensitivities, which might explain the variation.

Testing again in a day or two might give you a clearer picture. Sending lots of positive thoughts. x

[SKC111]

I believe testing first thing in the morning is recommended! Everything crossed for you xxxx

[Ivf2023]

thank you all! I’ve got my blood test on Wednesday morning at the hospital so I’m going to try and hold off until then so I know for definite x

[Moosecake]

Depending on what trigger shot you had, it could be the HCG from that leaving your system. Mine was strong positive on a pregnancy test day after trigger (well before transfer) and took over a week to gradually fade.

Hopefully your true HCG from actual pregnancy will start to show as it’s own faint line that then starts to darken 🤞

[Ivf2023 in reply to Moosecake]

Hi, I didn’t have any trigger shot this time, it was a frozen embryo, my first transfer I did have a trigger shot and it did come back a strong positive. I’ve done a few tests today and they all have the faint second line xx

[Ivf2023]

my hcg levels started at 25 on my first blood test and had them redone 48 hours later and they’ve went up to 81. I’m still having positive tests now they’re very clear positives and due a scan in a few weeks time 🤞🏽

[Ivf2023]

had to go to a&e on Friday due to something unrelated and they tested my hcg levels and they were over 800 but then Saturday afternoon I started bleeding, bright red which went to a browny colour Sunday morning which is slowly returning to red. Has anyone else experienced this and still had a successful pregnancy?

[Chowlady14 in reply to Ivf2023]

I have experienced this (see my posts from 4 years ago) I had a double embryo transfer though and it was thought it was one of the embryos. I continued to have a healthy baby at the end of that pregnancy. It may help to get your HCG levels checked again xx

[Ivf2023 in reply to Chowlady14]

Thank you so much, I’m ringing the unit tomorrow morning as they’re closed today and they should be able to get me in on Tuesday xx

[Chowlady14 in reply to Ivf2023]

Fingers crossed for a positive outcome for you xx