IVF Failed - Biochemical Pregnancy

AnnieA75

This morning I went in for my blood test, 9 days after my 5 day transfer -- our first IVF cycle. This afternoon, the nurse called with the grim news that my hormone level was 8.49, indicating a biochemical pregnancy. The level indicates that the embryo implanted, but didn't develop as it should have. There was either a chromosome abnormality, or due to more hormonal problems. We transferred 2 high quality embryos. When the doctor saw them, he said our chances of becoming pregnant were probably closer to 60%. I'm worried, what if this means won't be able too carry a baby in the future. Its somewhat comforting to know we had an embryo implant, but its heartbreaking to know I was pregnant last week and now I'm not. Has anyone experienced this?

too_much

Sorry you are going through this.  I am experiencing it right now for the 3rd time.  I start to bleed right around the blood test each time.  My beta is currently 26 but I am not optimistic.  I agree it is somewhat comforting to know that I have a 100% implantation rate.

AnnieA75

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too. When I spoke to my nurse today she said if my levels had been in the 20s, at least I'd have a chance. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that your third time is a charm! Did your doctor adjust any meds? Is there really anything to do besides just trying a transfer again?

NicoleeBonsai

i'm so sorry you're dealing with this. ((HUGS))

i just had a chemical pregnancy. not all embryos are normal and sometimes they just stop developing normally. it's sad but it happens. i have read that often women who have a chemical pregnancy don't even know about it - their period just ends up being a few days late and that's it. b/c we're IF, we get tested very early on so we know about a pregnancy before we know if it's developed and growing normally.

my doctor was very optimistic about my chances for success in the future. i don't think it necessarily has anything to do with the ability to carry a pregnancy in the future.

again, so sorry for you heartache. IF sucks.

sweetky_06

I'm sorry you are going through this - you may want to check out this previus post with some more information about chemical pregnancies:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/43254064.aspx 

Traci09

I'm sorry that you're going through this.  I just had a chemical pregnancy last month, and it's really hard.  We thought that it was finally going to be our turn to be parents, then nothing. 

((hugs))  Take some time for yourself this weekend.

too_much

AnnieAyyappan:

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this too. When I spoke to my nurse today she said if my levels had been in the 20s, at least I'd have a chance. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that your third time is a charm! Did your doctor adjust any meds? Is there really anything to do besides just trying a transfer again?

I haven't had my WTF yet.   My second beta is tomorrow.  I'm going to have a very thorough discussion with my RE at my WTF because I'm not going to do this anymore until they try at least one thing different than all the rest.