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Weight gain with FET meds?

amyelise25amyelise25 member
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Good morning,

I have to keep my weight in check in order to go through IVF and FET.  I'm waiting to get started on an FET cycle and I am just where I need to be BMI-wise.  During my first IVF cycle that ended in a loss I gained about 15 lbs.  I know the weight gain was a combination of the post-ET meds, going from lots of exercise to occasional walks, and relaxing my diet somewhat.  After the ET I was on endometrium (suppository) and estrace (pill). 

For my FET cycle, I will be doing estrogen shots and PIO before and after the ET. 

I know that for some (not all) certain meds are notorious for adding on the pounds.  Are PIO and Estrogen shots known for weight gain?    I know there can be wait time between IF cycles, and I'm just trying to make sure my weight isn't the cause for a delay in moving to another IVF cycle if my FET doesn't work. 

***BFP and Loss Mentioned in Siggy***

Me: 39 (PCOS)
DH: 47 (slightly low volume...considered MFI)
TTC since 11/2012
10/2013:  IUI#1 BFN - 50mg clomid, two .75mg shots of Bravelle, ovidril trigger...1 follicle
11/14/13: IUI#2 BFN - 50mg clomid, two .75 mg shots of Bravelle, ovidrill trigger..2 follicles

IVF #1 w/ICSI:  ER 3/12/14; ET 3/17/14:  BFP!!!  Beta #1 3/31/14=1540;  Beta #2 4/2/14 =2551

Twin A became an angel on 4/30/14 (8w6d)

Twin B became an angel on 5/21/14 (11w6d)

D&C 5/23/14

FET#1 - 9/2/14 - BFP!!! Beta #1 (9/15): 926.  Beta #2 (9/17): 1946.

MC -9/20/14
FET#2 - 4/20/15 - BFP!!! Beta #1 (5/4): 1277.  Beta #2 (5/6): 2817.  US#5 -153 heartbeat.
Due Date: January 6, 2016
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Re: Weight gain with FET meds?

  • ExoticAntibioticExoticAntibiotic member
    I lost a little weight during my FETs from walking nightly. It certainly wasn't from any dietary changes; I eat my stress!
    TTC #1 since 2011 · Me (35, PCOS, AMA, abnormal eggs) and DH (47, MFI)
    2012-2013: 3 Clomid cycles, 3 IUIs, all BFNs
    IVF #1 January 2014: 14R/12M/9F 1 transferred, 3 frozen = BFN
    FET #1 March 2014: 1 transferred = BFFN · FET #2 May 2014: 2 transferred = BFFN
    IVF #2 June 2014: 24R/11M/10F 6 PGS tested: 1 normal embryo, 1 with no result
    FET #3 in March 2015: 2 transferred = BFFN
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  • airidh80airidh80 member
    You'll probably put on some bloat weight; progesterone in particular causes some nasty bloat. I did put on a little weight during my last FET prep, but I honestly think it might have been depression/diet related, more than the drugs. 

    GL!


    Me: 34 / DH: 33
    19-year history of endometriosis. Multiple surgeries and cyst removals. Forced directly into IVF due to blocked tubes and severe adhesions.
    IVF w/ICSI and CCS #1 - Dec 2013 - Only 1 normal. Ended in CP
    IVF w/ICSI and CCS #2, at CCRM - March 2014!
    14R, 12 ICSI'd, 11F, 6 for CCS, 5 healthy blasts frozen!
    Two 5BB blasts transferred 9/10; First beta 9/19: 109; second beta 9/22: 550!
    EDD: 5/29/15

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  • denbkdenbk member

    I gained 4 lbs. of bloat weight while stimming but now 4 days post ET I have now lost it.  I'm now on Estrace and PIO.  

    Good Luck! :) 

    ME: 37, DH: 40
    TTC since September, 2005 (8 yrs and 9 mos - but who's counting)

    Dx: PCOS, Endometriosis, Adenomyosis  
    Tried to conceive naturally on just clomid off and on for several years.
    IVF #1:  4-24-2014:  Started an IVF Cycle on Clomid, my body didn't respond so it was cancelled.
    IVF #2:  7-11-2014:  BFFN :( 

    Our RE believes I have an Immune Disorder that destroys my eggs and our embryos.

    We decided against any more testing or procedures with Infertility and are Happily waiting to Adopt our little one. 

    You can visit our Family and Adoption Blog here.

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