lurker question and possible sig warning

JJM11

Hello all..I am not sure if I was successful in deleting my siggy with my son in it so I apologize if it didn't work!

 I know there is a secondary IF board but this one seems more active with people currently doing IVF. I have a quick question and I hope its ok to post here. Some info, my son was born almost 2 years ago after 6 unsuccessful IUI's and one successful IVF. We tried IVF again in June but it failed. I am currently in the 2 week wait with another IVF cycle...transfer was Weds.

 Anyway, my question is about the frozen transfer. This was the first time we ever had embryos to freeze (5!). In the event that we need them the next cycle I just wanted to know how it works as far as preparing for the transfer since I have only done fresh.

 I try not to google to much because it just makes me crazy! If anyone has done a frozen transfer recently I would love some feedback. THANKS and best of luck to all of you!

LittleLady77

It works in much the same way except you don't do all the stims and ER. Basically you take estrogen first and then add progesterone a few days before transfer. Of course there will be an ultrasound or two in there as well. All this is done to make sure your lining is good. It's MUCH easier than a full cycle.

JJM11

Thank you so much for that info!! Sounds much better than a full cycle.

RosyGlow

Hi there! I think it's fine to post here I don't mind as long as you post a warning if you have a siggy or ticker that mentions your child or PG, etc....welcome and good luck with this current transfer!

There are two types of FET protocols. There is natural cycle and medicated cycle. Natural cycles can be selected if you ovulate regularly on your own, and if you are available for unpredictable scheduling of monitoring appointments. This cycle is usually the shortest, and transfer takes place on cycle day 21 on average. With a natural cycle, the cons are that cancellation rates are higher than with medicated cycles, and there are lots of appointments. In a natural cycle you will be triggered with an HCG shot after close monitoring on CD10 on until you are ready to ovulate. They know you are "ready" to ovulate or be triggered when Ayour estrogen is 150 or more Byour uterine lining measures 8mm or more and C your dominant follicle is 18mm. If one of these three variables is off, you will be cancelled. I was just cancelled because my lining was only 7.5mm.

Now I'm starting a medicated FET. Within "medicated" cycles there are many types. I'm doing a protocol that takes approximately four weeks. Medicated cycles can last 48 weeks depending on your RE's chosen protocol for you. Mine does not involve BCPs before the transfer month, but many FET protocols do. My protocol is to begin lupron for ten days, then begin patches of estrogen while continuing lupron at a lower dose for 14 days. On CD 17, I'll go in for monitoring. If my lining is 8mm or more, I get to transfer approximately 7 days later!

Downside to a medicated cycle is the cost of meds and injectables again, and they take longer in general than a natural cycle. Pros are better control, better scheduling due to less monitoring, and lower cancellation rates.

GL, hope you are successful this time!! Congrats on the frozen embryos. Keep us updated!

RosyGlow

RosyGlow:

Hi there! I think it's fine to post here I don't mind as long as you post a warning if you have a siggy or ticker that mentions your child or PG, etc....welcome and good luck with this current transfer!

There are two types of FET protocols. There is natural cycle and medicated cycle. Natural cycles can be selected if you ovulate regularly on your own, and if you are available for unpredictable scheduling of monitoring appointments. This cycle is usually the shortest, and transfer takes place on cycle day 21 on average. With a natural cycle, the cons are that cancellation rates are higher than with medicated cycles, and there are lots of appointments. In a natural cycle you will be triggered with an HCG shot after close monitoring on CD10 on until you are ready to ovulate. They know you are "ready" to ovulate or be triggered when Ayour estrogen is 150 or more Byour uterine lining measures 8mm or more and C your dominant follicle is 18mm. If one of these three variables is off, you will be cancelled. I was just cancelled because my lining was only 7.5mm.

Now I'm starting a medicated FET. Within "medicated" cycles there are many types. I'm doing a protocol that takes approximately four weeks. Medicated cycles can last 48 weeks depending on your RE's chosen protocol for you. Mine does not involve BCPs before the transfer month, but many FET protocols do. My protocol is to begin lupron for ten days, then begin patches of estrogen while continuing lupron at a lower dose for 14 days. On CD 17, I'll go in for monitoring. If my lining is 8mm or more, I get to transfer approximately 7 days later!

Downside to a medicated cycle is the cost of meds and injectables again, and they take longer in general than a natural cycle. Pros are better control, better scheduling due to less monitoring, and lower cancellation rates.

GL, hope you are successful this time!! Congrats on the frozen embryos. Keep us updated!

That should say 4 to 8 weeks. Also, as PP said, all FET protocols, natural or medicated, require progesterone support. Often this is progesterone in oil and/or vaginal suppositories. Fun!! Hehe.

JJM11

Thanks again ladies for such helpful info. Ugh yes the progesterone is a real treat no matter which kind haha.

And RosyGlow I'm sorry you were cancelled but I hope your next cycle is a success!

RosyGlow

JJM11:

Thanks again ladies for such helpful info. Ugh yes the progesterone is a real treat no matter which kind haha.

And RosyGlow I'm sorry you were cancelled but I hope your next cycle is a success!

Thanks! I'm excited to start Lupron on Wednesday!