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Conflicted on ERA test (warning IUI failure, anxiety)

strongwarriorstrongwarrior member
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Hello Everyone,
We just finished our first cycle of IVF after four failed IUI’s. We had 18 eggs retrieved, 13 fertilized, 7 made it to blasts, and we ended up with 6 genetically normal embryos. We’re so grateful about the numbers but now I’m conflicted on whether I should have an ERA test done as a preventative measure. We haven’t had a transfer yet due to my high TSH. We’re most likely transferring in August. I do suffer from anxiety, and I tend to worry if the transfer won’t work. I know it’s something I can’t control, but at the same time I don’t want to waste any embryos. I am currently working with my therapist and hoping to feel better about this whole experience.  
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Re: Conflicted on ERA test (warning IUI failure, anxiety)

  • ttc3yttc3y member
    You are so fortunate to have such a great outcome with your egg retrieval. Did your fertility doctor recommend you to do the ERA test?

    In preparation for doing our first transfer, our fertility doctor was monitoring my uterine lining progression via ultrasound to make sure it was thick enough to manage the transfer. I suspect for the first try, this was sufficient enough. He never mentioned doing an ERA with me.
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  • enaidsenaids member
    @strongwarrior congrats on the successful retrieval! That's exciting. 

    We had our retrieval May 3 and ended up with 3 genetically normal embryos. We also debated doing an ERA cycle. We decided against it though. And have a tentative transfer June 28! 

    Here's a great podcast that we listened to and helped us make the decision about the ERA. 

    https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS85MjI3NTAucnNz/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC05MzQ5ODE5?ep=14
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  • strongwarriorstrongwarrior member
    Hello ttc3y!
    I wanted to get one out of a precaution, my doctor never mentioned it the ERA. We decided on not doing it. How did your transfer go? 
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  • strongwarriorstrongwarrior member
    Hello enaids!
    Thank you for the link! I will definitely listen to this. I wish you a successful transfer. Please keep us updated. 
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  • ttc3yttc3y member
    We are still waiting for the results. FET occurred on 6/8. Honestly, I didn’t know about the ERA until after we transferred and started reading through these threads. From what I gather, the ERA is not medically necessary unless the first attempt is unsuccessful.
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  • strongwarriorstrongwarrior member
    Are you waiting on your Beta or have you tested at home?
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  • ttc3yttc3y member
    I’m waiting for our hcg blood testing this Friday. No point doing the home urine test when the hcg blood test can assess the pregnancy much sooner and more accurately. And honestly, I think I’ll just drive myself crazy doing the urine test at home.
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  • enaidsenaids member
    @ttc3y good luck with your first beta today!!
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  • strongwarriorstrongwarrior member
    @ttc3y How was your beta today? 🙂
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  • ttc3yttc3y member
    edited June 2022
    @enaids and @strongwarrior. Thank you so much for thinking of me. I really appreciate it. I’m happy to report that we are currently pregnant! It’s the first time we finally have a documented pregnancy in the last three years of trying. I’m cautiously optimistic and praying the pregnancy will hold. But so far so good and giving me a reason to continue to endure the progesterone shots. <3 Sending you all positive baby vibes too. 
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  • strongwarriorstrongwarrior member
    @ttc3y this is fantastic! I wish you a beautiful and healthy pregnancy ❤️❤️
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