After the end of the IVF protocol, every woman feels like she is in limbo. She is waiting for menstruation, and is very afraid of her: after all, this will mean that the attempt to get pregnant was unsuccessful.
When does menstruation begin after IVF? What should be considered as menstruation, because after replanting the embryo, there are bloody discharge in the norm? When do you need to urgently call or go to the doctor, and when does the situation endure? And, finally, how to understand when there is no more hope?
Menstruation after IVF
When menstruation begins after IVF depends on two factors:
First. Whether fertilization was successful or not
It takes only 40 hours for an embryo to implant. In this case, by about 3 days, a woman may notice scanty spotting, and her stomach may also hurt "as with menstruation." There is no need to worry about this, it is too early to run to do the hCG test. Observe yourself: if such a "daub" becomes more and more scarce, and then stops, you can determine the coveted hormone in 5-6 days (although it is better - after all, on the 14-15th day).
There is also a "but" here. The embryo can develop in the uterine cavity and attach as early as 10 days after replanting. This is a variant of the norm called late implantation. Then you need to look:
- if it is monthly on the 10th day after IVF, then they will be very abundant, clots, lumps of mucus will come out, which may well resemble an embryo. Menstruation - if the discharge of blood from the vagin* will be noted for at least 3 days.
Attention! Bloody discharge that lasts longer than 10 days is no longer monthly, but uterine bleeding!
- if it is implantation bleeding, it will be very scarce. It may be reddish at first, but then brown. If at the same time the stomach pulls, you need to lie down as much as possible, call your doctor and then, if he recommends, donate blood for hCG.
Attention! The appearance of symptoms such as nausea, enlargement of the mammary glands, changes in mood, changes in taste before 14 days cannot be regarded as pregnancy!
Second. What are the features of the body
It is important here what the hormonal background was before the protocol, what the cycle was before the start of the use of hormone preparations. It also matters which protocol was used. The organismic factor is the most difficult to predict.
It depends on your personal characteristics if your periods went ahead of time or, on the contrary, 14 days have passed, the hCG test is negative, but there is still no menstruation. To find out the reasons and identify deviations that could have manifested itself against the background of IVF, you need to contact gynecologists.
A doctor's consultation is necessary if you are concerned about the question "what to do if the menstrual cycle is disturbed?"
Menstruation after unsuccessful IVF
If the embryo could not implant, menstruation normally begins 3-14 days after embryo replanting (this usually occurs 3-5 days after the supportive drug is discontinued).
If this does not happen, a medical consultation is needed! The reasons can be different, including bad habits of a woman, and experienced psychological stress, which negatively affects the pituitary gland, causing hormonal disruption.
What is considered the norm after a failed protocol:
- and unusually painless, and, conversely, painful periods after IVF;
- profuse menstruation;
- discharge of clots and fragments of the endometrium (what may resemble a "child" or "embryo")
The first menstruation after IVF "has the right" to be unusual. In the second month, there may also be deviations, but there should no longer be an abundant discharge of blood. In general, the menstrual cycle can be established for about a year, which should not cause panic.
Attention! In the first 2-6 months after an unsuccessful IVF, the chances of a natural pregnancy are maximum!
After IVF there is no period and the test is negative
If there is no period after an unsuccessful IVF, you should not think about a medical error! Moreover, you can not take any drugs to maintain pregnancy. If on day 14 after replanting the embryo, hCG is negative - you will have to survive this failure, but be sure to consult a doctor to find out the reasons for the delay.
A doctor's consultation should be urgent (by phone - with the attending physician, and if he does not answer - in any 24-hour gynecological hospital) in such cases:
- before the protocol, the cycle was within 25 days;
- swelling appeared;
- it became difficult to breathe;
- the temperature has risen.
Thus, if you donate blood for hCG on the 14th day after embryo replanting, and the result is negative, this condition should be regarded as a delay in menstruation. This requires a visit to a doctor and examination!
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The first menstruation after IVF "has the right" to be unusual. In the second month, there may also be deviations, but there should no longer be an abundant discharge of blood. In general, the menstrual cycle can be established for about a year, which should not cause panic. Attention!
What is a period cycle deviation? ›
Irregular periods, infrequent periods, prolonged periods, and persistent spotting are common cycle deviations that may indicate an underlying condition, or may be due to other factors.
Can IVF mess up your periods? ›
After a failed IVF, irregular periods may occur due to the hormonal fluctuations caused by the fertility drugs used during the treatment. In some instances, your cycle might be shorter or longer than usual. It's also possible to experience heavier or lighter bleeding.
Why is my period irregular all of a sudden? ›
Many things cause irregular periods (or irregular menstruation) such as changes in hormone levels, stress, certain health conditions, medications and more.
How much variance in menstrual cycle length is normal? ›
We found that people's menstrual cycle lengths varied by on average 4 to 11 days depending on age. For instance, for people under 20 years old, menstrual cycle lengths varied by an average of 5.3 days. People ages 35 to 39 had the smallest variation, averaging 3.8 days.
Can your cycle length change every month? ›
No one is perfectly "regular"
Of course cycles are irregular when they're first starting, as they're coming to an end, and around the times of pregnancy and changes to contraceptive methods. But even outside of those times, slight variations in timing and symptoms are common.
Why is my period cycle changing suddenly? ›
This can be caused by any number of life events such as job changes, financial issues, or even personal relationships. When your body is under stress, it can cause hormonal imbalances that can affect your cycle length. In addition to stress, hormonal changes can also cause a change in period cycle length.
Can fertility drugs cause irregular periods? ›
So, does taking fertility drugs delay your period? If you are successful and get pregnant after using fertility drugs, your period will be delayed, otherwise, your period will be normal.
Can IVF damage your ovaries? ›
The drugs used in this method, like clomiphene citrate and gonadotropins, extremely hyper-stimulate the ovary, leading to twin or multiple pregnancies, increased ovarian cyst and risk of ovarian cancer.
Can IVF cause hormonal imbalance? ›
One of the potential repercussions of unsuccessful IVF is hormone imbalance, a condition that can have profound effects on both physical and emotional well-being.
Treatment for menstrual irregularities that are due to ovulatory bleeding (heavy or prolonged menstrual bleeding) include: Insertion of a hormone-releasing intrauterine device. Use of various medications (such as those containing progestin or tranexamic acid) or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications.
What is the number one cause of irregular periods? ›
Irregular periods are the most common sign of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which occurs when cysts grow in the ovaries. People with this condition often have high levels of androgens, which are male sex hormones. This can stop ovulation, resulting in irregular periods.
When should I be worried about irregular periods? ›
See a GP if: your periods are irregular. your periods last longer than 7 days. you have irregular periods and other symptoms like weight gain, tiredness, hair growth on your face and dry or oily skin.
At what age do periods become irregular? ›
Women start perimenopause at different ages. You may notice signs of progression toward menopause, such as menstrual irregularity, sometime in your 40s. But some women notice changes as early as their mid-30s.
What is an unhealthy period cycle length? ›
Getting your period more often than every 24 days, or less frequently than every 38 days, puts it into the “irregular” category. Other ways your period might be considered “irregular” include: Bleeding that's very light or extremely heavy (soaking through a pad or tampon every two hours or less)
What is oligomenorrhea? ›
Oligomenorrhea is defined as irregular and inconsistent menstrual blood flow in a woman. Some change in menstrual flow is normal at menarche, postpartum, or in the perimenopausal period.
Why am I having a period every 2 weeks? ›
Several factors might cause irregular periods that result in two periods in one month. For example, hormone changes during perimenopause, pregnancy, and puberty may cause irregular periods. Structural problems and thyroid disorders may also disrupt your normal menstrual cycle.
What is the gap between period cycle? ›
The length of the menstrual cycle varies from woman to woman, but the average is to have periods every 28 days. Regular cycles that are longer or shorter than this, from 23 to 35 days, are normal. The menstrual cycle is the time from the first day of a woman's period to the day before her next period.
What is the definition of period variation? ›
This means your periods may not always come at the same time every cycle, and they may be somewhat different cycle-to-cycle. As you progress through adolescence, cycles become more predictable to reflect adult cycle ranges, but may still be somewhat variable (6-8).
Is a 27 day cycle too short to conceive? ›
Some participants charted their menstrual cycles daily via an online program, Fertility Friend. The study found that women who had cycles of 26 days or fewer had reduced chances of becoming pregnant, or fecundability. The average cycle length among participants was 29 days.
After the end of the IVF protocol, every woman feels like she is in limbo. She is waiting for menstruation, and is very afraid of her: after all, this will mean that the attempt to get pregnant was unsuccessful.
First. Whether fertilization was successful or not
If the embryo could not implant, menstruation normally begins 3-14 days after embryo replanting (this usually occurs 3-5 days after the supportive drug is discontinued).