fresh IVF cycle protocol : done overseas !

[Destiny_25]

Does anyone know why estradiol pills might have been prescribed on a fresh ivf cycle please . There were no issues with my womb lining and it was thick on day of transfer . Been asked to take 2mg 2x daily .

Initial scan

Empty gestational sac seen at 6 weeks 4 days . No foetal pole : heart beat . Sac measured just under 9mm

Follow up scan

still empty gestational sac at 8 weeks 2 days

No foetal pole . Heartbeat .

GS measuring 17mm

I have a follow up in a weeks time

Does anyone know whether unnecessary taking estradiol pills would have caused an embryo failure ?

I'm also taking progesterone pessaries and not sure whether this is what's holding a non viable pregnancy. Wondering if I stop these would bleeding start ?

Have I hindered my success for not being able to continue the blood thinner / progesterone injections and aspirin ?

From my protocol I just maintained the progesterone pessaries / and estradiol pills. I had anxiety with the injections and I also couldn’t cope with the bruising . I done it for only a couple of days . However my pessaries and estradiol and pesarries have been consistent daily and on time .

Grateful for any help or success stories please ?

my clinic haven’t been answering any of my questions since returning to the UK, and since informing them of my positive result 12 days post the embryo transfer. They are not there for me anymore .

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

This is already a very stressful time for you Hope you have people around you for support and your that your clinic gets back to you

Take care

Janet-Partner

[Destiny_25 in reply to JA-fnuk]

Thank you for your reply x

[Tnthketnf]

I had estrogen prescribed for a fresh cycle in an estrogen priming protocol. I had to take it a week before my period and then start stimulation injections.

[Destiny_25 in reply to Tnthketnf]

Thanks very much for your reply . That’s helpful to know and makes me feel better and gives some reassurance .

[SharonT16]

I have had to take estradiol tablets on both fresh and frozen transfers! My lining always seemed to be good, so I didn’t think twice about it! This was also at an overseas clinic.

[Destiny_25 in reply to SharonT16]

Thanks very much for your reply . Really helpful to know this , really felt like I was on wrong protocol and I have been stressing so much over it .

[SharonT16 in reply to Destiny_25]

I’ve just got a positive and I am still on the estradiol, so I wish the same good luck to you xxxx

[Destiny_25 in reply to SharonT16]

Aww congratulations, are you taking it alongside blood thinners please ? Do you know if that’s a must ? . I’m wondering whether I have compromised iitseffectiveness from stopping my blood thinners after a very short use. I was physically unable to continue .

also I’m still getting a Positive result , but just so scared and fear that the gestational sac has been Empty on 2 scans .

[SharonT16]

I only had to take blood thinners on the flight home and I am also on progesterone in oil injections (which are not fun)!! I would ask your Clinic (they even did some of my injections) but I don’t think it’s anything you have done!

[Destiny_25]

thank you for your kind words. I am overthinking so much and you’re so right so I need to stop thinking like that .

I was given those too but I couldn’t continue those either , I just maintained the progesterone pessaries .