Did any of you see a long delay in second bleed after ER?

[DSPurple]

We had an egg retrieval done on the 7th Feb with a rollercoaster ride which left us thrilled to have 5 embryos in the freezer. Due to me being at risk of OHSS we were given a nurse appointment 4 weeks later (last Wed) to plan our first transfer from this cycle.

I bled 5 days after the ER and then my following period was due the day before our nurse appointment last week (Day 30). I didn't want my cycle to start before the appointment in case that ruled us out of a transfer this cycle so I was (stupidly) relieved that it wasn't quite there yet. The nurse said to call when my cycle starts, if it had started within those few days following the appointment then our transfer would have been the week beginning 31st March (approx).

I am now on day 35 with no sign of my period. Pregnancy tests are negative (we can try naturally) and I am just so frustrated! It just feels like my body is taking the......... you know what. I know it is only a few days difference, but I am finding it a bit hard going from the hope of a transfer in mid-Feb to now April.

Send help! Did any of you see a long delay in second bleed after ER?

[Hidden]

The meds can cause hormonal upset and this turn messes your cycle up Might be an idea to get in touch with your clinic/nurse for advice

Thinking of you

Janet-Partner

[DSPurple in reply to Hidden]

Thank you, Janet - You're right, I think I'll call them tomorrow if it still hasn't arrived 💜

[Endofitall]

Don’t worry. This is normal.

I often find that after an egg retrieval, my ovulation in the following cycle can be very delayed (usually day 10-11 LH surge can become day 17-21) and so while my normal cycles are 25-26 days, post ER they can be 30-34 days. I’ve had one ER where my cycle after was super short (21 days) and one when it was completely normal. It variable but generally for me it will be delayed/longer cycle. Hope it turns up soon! Good luck with your FET!

[DSPurple in reply to Endofitall]

Thank you! Honestly it's just constant ups and downs isn't it, last week I was so relieved it hadn't arrived and this week and I am so disappointed that it hasn't 😂 my poor body can't win!

[ChocoMuffin]

My period has been delayed about 1 week to 10 days after egg retrieval and it has usually been very heavy and more painful than normal periods. Just remember that your hormones are still settling after all the meds you took ☺️

Good luck on your FET!

[DSPurple in reply to ChocoMuffin]

Thank you, I sometimes think the closer I get to a transfer the more impatient I get, it should probably make me feel better because it's on the horizon 😂

[Bisquisite]

this is so annoying isn’t it - as if scheduling this stuff wasn’t fraught with unknowns then you have to wait for your random period to arrive. This kept happening to me after ER and then withdrawal bleed my next period would be 36-38 days - when it’s normally around 25-26… very frustrating - but seems normal

[DSPurple in reply to Bisquisite]

Thank you, this is so reassuring to read. I think I'm day 36 now so hopefully, like you it arrives today or very soon 🤞I can't claim to be the most patient person at the best of times 😂

[Bisquisite in reply to DSPurple]

It will be here soon I think not much more waiting - it is certainly tedious tho and so routine for the clinic that I found they didn’t do enough to reassure me this would be fine and v normal.