A miscarriage after IVF is always devastating. After all the injections, scans, your embryo transfer and the two-week wait, the positive result was a major milestone. Then the worst happens.
Miscarriage is rarely a result of something you did or didn’t do. Most early miscarriages happen due to a chromosomal abnormality. IVF can’t eliminate that risk. There may, actually, be a slightly higher chance of a chromosomal issue in IVF compared to spontaneous pregnancies, but this is far from conclusive.
Age is one of the strongest predictors: chromosomal problems are more common with older eggs. However, some medical and lifestyle changes could reduce the chance of a miscarriage after IVF. These 10 evidence-based steps may help.
1. Check your thyroid health
Your pre-treatment tests before IVF should include an assessment of your thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Poorly controlled thyroid issues can be associated with miscarriage and other pregnancy complications.
A ‘normal’ TSH score is between 0.27 and 4.2 mIU/L. Medication like Levothyroxine, started a few weeks before treatment, can fix an underactive thyroid. Current recurrent-pregnancy-loss guidance includes thyroid checks before IVF, alongside other tests and procedures.
If you’re taking thyroid medication, insist that your clinic checks your levels well before stimulation. And keep monitoring your TSH during your treatment, including early pregnancy. Your dose might need adjusting.
2. Assess your uterus – scan first, hysteroscopy second
Uterine polyps, submucosal fibroids, scar tissue and other abnormalities may affect implantation and pregnancy. Your clinic should assess your uterine environment as a matter of routine.
A transvaginal ultrasound scan is the starting point. A hysteroscopy may be needed if the scan is unclear or symptoms suggest a closer look. If you have a history of recurrent miscarriage, abnormal bleeding or unsuccessful embryo transfers, the case for a hysteroscopy grows.
A routine hysteroscopy before every IVF cycle isn’t necessary. It’s an invasive procedure and should answer a genuine clinical question. Past miscarriages may be one. A recent study found that a diagnostic hysteroscopy before a patient’s very first transfer may increase pregnancy rates. The best approach? Ask your clinic.
3. Follow your progesterone plan exactly
Progesterone supports the endometrial lining in IVF. Current ESHRE guidance shows there’s no single best format for every patient, but classic Cyclogest pessaries are the gold standard.
The right dose and format of progesterone depends if you had a fresh transfer, a natural-cycle FET or a fully medicated FET. In a medicated FET, or if you’ve been down regulated (like with donor eggs), your body may not produce its own progesterone at all. This makes the synthetic version particularly important. Too much is generally better than too little.
One missed dose doesn’t mean you’ll miscarry. But tell your clinic if you make a mistake. Don’t stop your progesterone or estrogen after your positive pregnancy test. Your clinic should give you a clear stop date. (You’ll probably be asked to take it until you’re at least 9 weeks pregnant.)
4. Optimise your health before IVF
Your underlying physical health before an IVF cycle matters. Stop smoking. Smoking in pregnancy is associated with poorer fertility outcomes and an increase in the miscarriage risk. Even passive smoking is linked to miscarriage.
An occasional cigarette a few months before treatment may not affect clinical pregnancy and live birth rates in IVF patients. But tobacco in the run up to, and during pregnancy, is a bad idea.
Avoid alcohol before IVF. A recent study into alcohol and IVF linked it to higher miscarriage rates, whether consumed by one or both partners. As for coffee, keep your daily dose below 200 mg – about two or three cups. Above 300 mg, and the miscarriage rate during IVF goes up.
Take regular, moderate exercise. A study saw higher success rates for women who were physically active before IVF. That same study found no difference between active and inactive women in terms of the miscarriage risk in IVF. But aggressive workouts are not advised.
And watch your nutrition before IVF treatment. Poor nutrition and processed foods are linked to a higher chance of miscarriage in IVF patients. Eat a balanced, sensible diet. And take a folic acid supplement, to reduce neural tube effects and potentially lower the miscarriage risk in an IVF cycle.
5. Control diabetes and other long-term conditions
Diabetes can increase the IVF miscarriage risk, particularly in the first trimester. If you have diabetes – whatever type – get advice from an endocrinologist, or your clinic. It’s known that insulin resistance can cause early miscarriage in IVF patients with PCOS on their first embryo transfer.
You’ll declare chronic and long-term medical conditions on your clinic’s medical questionnaire. Be wary of any clinic that doesn’t ask you about these. And tell your clinic about all the medications you’re taking.
6. Test for antiphospholipid syndrome and other blood issues
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune clotting disorder linked to recurrent miscarriage. A blood test will tell you if you have it.
For IVF and non-IVF patients with APS – especially if there’s a history of recurrent pregnancy loss or miscarriage – low dose aspirin and/or Clexane may help. These anti-coagulants come with risks of their own, but the benefit to APS patients may be significant.
Routine screening for thrombophilia, or prescribing blood thinners to all IVF patients, isn’t necessary. As the ESHRE advice on recurrent pregnancy loss states, your miscarriage history or any personal or familial history of blood clots should be discussed first. Fertility clinics are well placed to add medications to your protocol for blood disorders if needed.
7. Be cautious with immune testing and treatments
Natural killer cells sound alarming, and many IVF patients will have heard of them. They are, in fact, a normal part of the immune system. Blood NK-cell levels don’t reliably reveal if there’s an IVF implantation risk. Indeed, there’s no conclusive evidence showing that IVF and fertility patients would benefit from immune treatments. Uterine NK cells and IVF miscarriages don’t seem to be connected.
That doesn’t mean clinics should walk away from immunology issues for certain patients. Prednisone, intralipid infusions, and similar treatments, are sometimes sensible in the case of recurrent implantation failure or miscarriage. Responsible clinics assess immunological treatments on a case-by-case basis.
8. Check your cervix if you’ve had a miscarriage after IVF
Cervical insufficiency can cause pregnancy loss or premature birth. These tragic events aren’t the typical early IVF miscarriage experience. But cervical stitching can rescue some IVF patients with cervical dilation issues in the second trimester. This risky intervention isn’t often needed.
Tell your clinic if you’ve had a second-trimester pregnancy loss, a premature birth, or previous cervical surgery. Your cervix can be monitored. But, for most IVF patients, the risk of a miscarriage due to cervical failure is low.
9. Reduce the infection risk.
Check your rubella immunity status before treatment. Rubella can cause miscarriage and other fetal problems. If you need an MMR injection, have it well before your IVF cycle. Rubella history isn’t always asked for by clinics. STD history is. Screen for both.
As for other infections before and during an IVF pregnancy, be wary of unpasteurised products, certain cheeses, and some fish. Here’s a full list of the foods to avoid during pregnancy. Reduce the risk of toxoplasmosis by wearing gloves when gardening or doing indoor tasks like cat-litter changing. Infection can sometimes cause miscarriage or stillbirth.
10. Discuss PGT-A testing and the donor eggs honestly
Chromosomal errors increase with maternal age. Since the miscarriage risk after IVF is strongly influenced by the age of the female patient, a discussion or two is needed about genetic testing and/or donor-egg treatment.
PGT-A tests embryos for chromosome anomalies before embryo transfer. It can reduce the miscarriage for certain IVF patients, particularly those over 35. Aneuploidy screening is a new science. It’s ability to check an embryo’s genetic structure for older IVF patients does seem to lower miscarriage rates compared to untested embryos. Ask your GP if it’s right for you.
Finally, the donor-egg conversation. Donor eggs can substantially reduce the chance of embryonic chromosomal issues, reflecting the donor’s age. If you’re 42, 43 or over, you may wish to consider it. It’s always a big thing to rule in or out. We did, and we have two amazing girls as a result.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is miscarriage more common after IVF?
IVF itself doesn’t usually make miscarriage more likely. The risk is driven mainly by the age of your eggs, associated chromosomal issues, sperm quality, and other factors. Because many IVF patients are older or have underlying infertility, miscarriage can seem appear more common among IVF patients.
What is the most common cause of miscarriage after IVF?
The most common cause of early miscarriage is a chromosomal anomaly in the embryo. Usually, this occurs by chance during egg or sperm formation or early cell division. It’s rarely caused by exercise, stress, food, or other external factors.
When does the miscarriage risk recede after IVF?
A miscarriage in the first trimester is always possible, but less likely after that. As a pregnancy progresses, particularly after an ultrasound confirms a fetal heartbeat, the risk gets lower niy never disappears. Your personal risk still depends on your age, medical history, and other factors.
Can low progesterone cause a miscarriage after IVF?
Insufficient progesterone can compromise the uterine lining and the support it provides to an embryo. This is particularly the case in medicated frozen embryo transfers and treatments that involve down regulation (like donor eggs). Timing and dosage of progesterone support matters in IVF and other fertility treatments.
Does one missed progesterone dose cause miscarriage?
A single late or missed dose doesn’t automatically cause miscarriage. Tell your clinic if you miss a dose and follow its instructions on what to do. Don’t double the dose unless advised. Repeated missed doses may matter more, especially in fully medicated FET cycles.
Can PGT-A testing prevent miscarriages after IVF?
PGT-A may lower the miscarriage stats per transfer for some patients by helping clinics avoid transferring embryos with known chromosomal anomalies. It can’t guarantee a live birth. Benefits and drawbacks vary by age and embryo number. Patients over 35 may benefit the most.
Should everyone take aspirin after embryo transfer?
No. Aspirin is not a routine anti-miscarriage treatment for every IVF patient. It may be prescribed for confirmed APS or another haematological condition, known or suspected. Taking it unnecessarily can increase the bleeding risk, so take it only on medical advice.
Does bleeding after IVF always mean a miscarriage?
No. Spotting or light bleeding can occur in an ongoing pregnancy, IVF or not. Always report bleeding to your clinic. Seek urgent help for heavy bleeding, severe or one-sided pain, dizziness, fainting, fever or shoulder-tip pain. Those symptoms may suggest a miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy.
Can stress cause miscarriage after IVF?
Day-to-day anxiety, sadness or work-related stress haven’t been shown to cause miscarriage. Fertility treatment is emotional, so support may improve your sense of wellbeing – even if it can’t influence your embryo’s chromosomes. A miscarriage isn’t usually caused by something you did or didn’t do.
When should recurrent miscarriage testing begin?
Many doctors will consider an evaluation after two or three pregnancy losses, especially when age, medical history or the nature of the losses raises concern. Assessment may include uterine, genetic and haematological investigations.
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A very good education. Is well noted as am about to go for 2nd ivf journey.
Thank you
A very good education. Is well noted as am about to go for 2nd ivf journey.
Thank you
I’m 6 weeks today, 44 using donor eggs. I’m on loads of medication, stomach have is like a blackcurrant. Had my HCG done twice 1 week apart 4,49, week 5 409. Apparently it’s a good sign. I’m nervous. Can’t wait to October when I’ll hopefully be 20 weeks
I’m 6 weeks today, 44 using donor eggs. I’m on loads of medication, stomach have is like a blackcurrant. Had my HCG done twice 1 week apart 4,49, week 5 409. Apparently it’s a good sign. I’m nervous. Can’t wait to October when I’ll hopefully be 20 weeks
43, and just been diagnosed with a blighted ovum/ slash not to sure if it’s eptopic.. Waiting to repeat hcg results, they are hoping they are decreasing.. Meaning nature is looking after things.. Really gutting, 3rd round of ivf.. 1st positive, and bloods going well, until my 5 week early pregnancy scan.. Devastation, didn’t know such s thing exists, for now I have to heal emotionally and physically.. As my belly is still swollen, before we face what’s bext..ED on the cards? Where there is a womb there is a way..x
43, and just been diagnosed with a blighted ovum/ slash not to sure if it’s eptopic.. Waiting to repeat hcg results, they are hoping they are decreasing.. Meaning nature is looking after things.. Really gutting, 3rd round of ivf.. 1st positive, and bloods going well, until my 5 week early pregnancy scan.. Devastation, didn’t know such s thing exists, for now I have to heal emotionally and physically.. As my belly is still swollen, before we face what’s bext..ED on the cards? Where there is a womb there is a way..x
Donor egg IVF isn’t an absolute guarantee of course. I’ve gone through 4 rounds of it and just miscarried at 8 weeks. And I’m perfectly healthy.
Hi Aimee,
I completely agree. I have had 3 transfers of donor eggs. The final round I had an endo scratch and quad therapy which resulted in a pregnancy. However, I have just found out the baby stopped growing at 6 weeks so am due to miscarry. Not looking forward to it one bit. No Frosties left so now go to start the whole process again from scratch. 🙁
L
Donor egg IVF isn’t an absolute guarantee of course. I’ve gone through 4 rounds of it and just miscarried at 8 weeks. And I’m perfectly healthy.
Hi Aimee,
I completely agree. I have had 3 transfers of donor eggs. The final round I had an endo scratch and quad therapy which resulted in a pregnancy. However, I have just found out the baby stopped growing at 6 weeks so am due to miscarry. Not looking forward to it one bit. No Frosties left so now go to start the whole process again from scratch. 🙁
L
Hello, I’m 42 and was told last week that both HCG tests were positive. I’m 4 weeks and scheduled the ultrasound at week 7. But this morning I had bright red bleeding and an hour later had blood clots. Visited the doctor and she examined the uterus but too early to see sac she only saw active bleeding which she said was concerning. She ordered another HCG to check the levels if they were increasing or decreasing 🙁
This Is our 2nd embryo transfer, our first IVF attempt didn’t pass fertilization. We have two embryos left.
Fingers crossed
Hello, I’m 42 and was told last week that both HCG tests were positive. I’m 4 weeks and scheduled the ultrasound at week 7. But this morning I had bright red bleeding and an hour later had blood clots. Visited the doctor and she examined the uterus but too early to see sac she only saw active bleeding which she said was concerning. She ordered another HCG to check the levels if they were increasing or decreasing 🙁
This Is our 2nd embryo transfer, our first IVF attempt didn’t pass fertilization. We have two embryos left.
Fingers crossed
A very interesting reassuring read.
I am 47. 1 round with my eggs failed in UK
Round 2 Greece, egg donation. Just failed gutted.
4 frozen eggs left.
We are not yet finished.
Good luck to all.
A very interesting reassuring read.
I am 47. 1 round with my eggs failed in UK
Round 2 Greece, egg donation. Just failed gutted.
4 frozen eggs left.
We are not yet finished.
Good luck to all.
my daughter has had ivf 2micarriages has nkd and they think now sticky blood can she get pregnant both miscarriage s ended in 6 weeks
Sue. Mum
my daughter has had ivf 2micarriages has nkd and they think now sticky blood can she get pregnant both miscarriage s ended in 6 weeks
Sue. Mum
Hi I’m 44, last week I found out I was pregnant a little over 4 weeks using ED. On Friday my 2nd beta test dropped from 158 to 98. My dr is hoping it’s a lab error, he said he is still hoping. I’m retesting on Tuesday. I’m heartbroken. I’ve been testing at home and today the line was barely there.
Hey
Did your pregnancy become viable after the drop of hcg ??
Hi I’m 44, last week I found out I was pregnant a little over 4 weeks using ED. On Friday my 2nd beta test dropped from 158 to 98. My dr is hoping it’s a lab error, he said he is still hoping. I’m retesting on Tuesday. I’m heartbroken. I’ve been testing at home and today the line was barely there.
Hey
Did your pregnancy become viable after the drop of hcg ??
I’m 44 and about to go through egg retrieval. Very nervous and concerned about everything but trying to stay positive!!
I do have a cat and I do clean his litter. I’m super concerned now remembering the toxoplasmosis. At what point does it affect the baby? Is is now at the egg forming stages? I go for my ultrasound next Saturday. Had a blood test at my baseline. I don’t think I had anything show up or they would have told me right? I’m going to ask today. Thanks for any insight!
I’m 44 and about to go through egg retrieval. Very nervous and concerned about everything but trying to stay positive!!
I do have a cat and I do clean his litter. I’m super concerned now remembering the toxoplasmosis. At what point does it affect the baby? Is is now at the egg forming stages? I go for my ultrasound next Saturday. Had a blood test at my baseline. I don’t think I had anything show up or they would have told me right? I’m going to ask today. Thanks for any insight!
I’m 34!!!! My 2nd attempt of Ivf going on. Hope of positive i look forward…
I’m 34!!!! My 2nd attempt of Ivf going on. Hope of positive i look forward…
Hi I’m 34. I had ivf in 2014 resulted in my son this year iv been thru 2 ivf cycles and one natural fet with 3 embyros put back all were grade 2 resulted in a pregnancy bt I miscarried at 4weeks totally devastated but have faith it will work
Hi I’m 34. I had ivf in 2014 resulted in my son this year iv been thru 2 ivf cycles and one natural fet with 3 embyros put back all were grade 2 resulted in a pregnancy bt I miscarried at 4weeks totally devastated but have faith it will work
I am 33, had my 2nd ivf (1st one failed), got 3 FET. After 2wks my Hcg level showed positive result but on day 19 I had cramps and started bleeding with clots. Took another blood test on day 21, hcg level doubled but Nothing could be seen in the ultrasound. My doctor says I must have miscarried. Waiting for another test after a week. Could I still be pregnant? Please share your views. M so depressed!
I got pregnant after an FET, developed a blood clot in my uterus, and had lots of bleeding. I ended up having a miscarriage at 8wks, but not due to the clot. It may be just that if your levels are rising, and the doctor said many women have successful pregnancies after developing a clot.. just breath for now.
I am 33, had my 2nd ivf (1st one failed), got 3 FET. After 2wks my Hcg level showed positive result but on day 19 I had cramps and started bleeding with clots. Took another blood test on day 21, hcg level doubled but Nothing could be seen in the ultrasound. My doctor says I must have miscarried. Waiting for another test after a week. Could I still be pregnant? Please share your views. M so depressed!
I got pregnant after an FET, developed a blood clot in my uterus, and had lots of bleeding. I ended up having a miscarriage at 8wks, but not due to the clot. It may be just that if your levels are rising, and the doctor said many women have successful pregnancies after developing a clot.. just breath for now.
I did my et on 1st Aug and on 18 th I start blood clotting but still on medication…..I m scared and this is my first ivf …. plz help me
Hi. I had my transfer on August 4th. I got a positive pregnancy test on august 18th and found out on September 8th there was no baby. He just stopped growing. The pregnancy sac was empty. I had my D&C on September 13th. Good luck to you and your baby. This was my first IVF
Hi Annie I’m going through this now how did yours end? Xc
I did my et on 1st Aug and on 18 th I start blood clotting but still on medication…..I m scared and this is my first ivf …. plz help me
Hi. I had my transfer on August 4th. I got a positive pregnancy test on august 18th and found out on September 8th there was no baby. He just stopped growing. The pregnancy sac was empty. I had my D&C on September 13th. Good luck to you and your baby. This was my first IVF
Actually, you can absolutely do intermuscular progesterone in oil shots yourself, without a nurse or partner. I did for about nine weeks, and was just discharged successfully to my ob. The technique is slightly different than what my doctors office showed but there are YouTube tutorials. A single woman can successfully go through this treatment without a partner and without daily visits to the doctors office.
Where did you give yourself the shots at?
Actually, you can absolutely do intermuscular progesterone in oil shots yourself, without a nurse or partner. I did for about nine weeks, and was just discharged successfully to my ob. The technique is slightly different than what my doctors office showed but there are YouTube tutorials. A single woman can successfully go through this treatment without a partner and without daily visits to the doctors office.
Where did you give yourself the shots at?
Five days after having the transfer … my partner was ask to return for her examination and told that that the transfer was unsuccessful..
Two days later, she suffered heavy haemoraging and was taken to the ANE of our local hospital and was told that she was six weeks pregnant and that she had suffered a miscarriage..
Question …
Is it possible to experience heavy bleeding after such a short transfer period ?
Is it also possible that the transfer occurred when she was already pregnant ?
Prior to the transfer she was advised that the lining of her womb rather enlarged..
Please Advise
Five days after having the transfer … my partner was ask to return for her examination and told that that the transfer was unsuccessful..
Two days later, she suffered heavy haemoraging and was taken to the ANE of our local hospital and was told that she was six weeks pregnant and that she had suffered a miscarriage..
Question …
Is it possible to experience heavy bleeding after such a short transfer period ?
Is it also possible that the transfer occurred when she was already pregnant ?
Prior to the transfer she was advised that the lining of her womb rather enlarged..
Please Advise
I am 33 yrs old, on 28th Mar 2019 I have undergone through FET with 2 embryos.. Everything tested negative observed before was normal but on 10th Apr 2019 when doc performed Beta HCG blood test it shows negative with .38 mIU/ml… It’s been 4 yrs of marriage without any living issue and any other medical problem… God knows when he will do miracle in our lives… This is so much stressful part in any women’s life in spite of trying hard in every aspects to become mother they failed again with tears n disheartened left only… Pls suggest us, do we go for second cycle..
Your are right i am on same stage.first ivf cycle completed.after 15 days took upt and it was negative.i got married 4 years ago.no hopes
Hi
I did two fet with 2 embryos each time! And failed. I tried my last embryo without birth control, antibiotics, blood thinners, and it worked. I only used estrogen and progesterone. Probably the medication is not helping.
I am 33 yrs old, on 28th Mar 2019 I have undergone through FET with 2 embryos.. Everything tested negative observed before was normal but on 10th Apr 2019 when doc performed Beta HCG blood test it shows negative with .38 mIU/ml… It’s been 4 yrs of marriage without any living issue and any other medical problem… God knows when he will do miracle in our lives… This is so much stressful part in any women’s life in spite of trying hard in every aspects to become mother they failed again with tears n disheartened left only… Pls suggest us, do we go for second cycle..
Your are right i am on same stage.first ivf cycle completed.after 15 days took upt and it was negative.i got married 4 years ago.no hopes
Hi
I did two fet with 2 embryos each time! And failed. I tried my last embryo without birth control, antibiotics, blood thinners, and it worked. I only used estrogen and progesterone. Probably the medication is not helping.
These suggestions are exactly right and if you have a good RE, they will recommend the right protocol for you. I’m 41, have been ttc for 9 years. Five years ago I took a hold of my life. Left my stressful job, adjusted my diet, did yoga weekly, went for acupuncture regularly, cleaned out all the old relationships in my life and committed to the process physically, emotionally, and financially. So many tears along the way but my SO was in 1000% and we took our egos out of it and even shared our struggles with others. It helped. We didn’t stop our life, we kept going. I even decided to start grad school because didn’t want to let this define me. We got with a great doctor a year ago and now after our 2nd round of a FET and a miscarriage in-btwn, we are 9 wks with twins. Whatever happens, we will make it. I have hope. Good luck and don’t give up. You’re stronger than you think. <3
Thanks for sharing. Really encouraging. I pray the twins are growing healthier and strong. Good luck on your pregnancy.
Hi Jai, I am so happy for you are pregnant with twins!! What a miracle!! I am going through such a hard time right now after FET and now miscarriage …May you please share with me what did you do after your first try of FET to get pregnant again? I am so heartbroken
These suggestions are exactly right and if you have a good RE, they will recommend the right protocol for you. I’m 41, have been ttc for 9 years. Five years ago I took a hold of my life. Left my stressful job, adjusted my diet, did yoga weekly, went for acupuncture regularly, cleaned out all the old relationships in my life and committed to the process physically, emotionally, and financially. So many tears along the way but my SO was in 1000% and we took our egos out of it and even shared our struggles with others. It helped. We didn’t stop our life, we kept going. I even decided to start grad school because didn’t want to let this define me. We got with a great doctor a year ago and now after our 2nd round of a FET and a miscarriage in-btwn, we are 9 wks with twins. Whatever happens, we will make it. I have hope. Good luck and don’t give up. You’re stronger than you think. <3
Thanks for sharing. Really encouraging. I pray the twins are growing healthier and strong. Good luck on your pregnancy.
Hi Jai, I am so happy for you are pregnant with twins!! What a miracle!! I am going through such a hard time right now after FET and now miscarriage …May you please share with me what did you do after your first try of FET to get pregnant again? I am so heartbroken
Our second round of IVF it was a success I had a lot of bleeding called the doctor they went and seen the babies heart rate said everything was fine two weeks later the baby had no heart rate and I lost a child is it because I stopped the endometrium too soon was there anything that I could’ve done to prevent it I’m 35 and the cost of IVF is extremely expensive and now I just think my whole world and dream is over
Kasey
Your dreams and wishes will never be over. Keep trying until someone says you can’t. Keep your head.
Our second round of IVF it was a success I had a lot of bleeding called the doctor they went and seen the babies heart rate said everything was fine two weeks later the baby had no heart rate and I lost a child is it because I stopped the endometrium too soon was there anything that I could’ve done to prevent it I’m 35 and the cost of IVF is extremely expensive and now I just think my whole world and dream is over
Kasey
Your dreams and wishes will never be over. Keep trying until someone says you can’t. Keep your head.
Kasey, I had the exact same thing, heavy bleeding and pain but not miscarriage. On the way home from the hospital from the 6 week scan (where they saw a heartbeat) i began to bleed even more, returned to the hospital where they said my pregnancy was very high risk at this point and miscarried at the hospital. After the first lot of bleeding I stopped all my medication. But as the nurse said it would have been a very risky pregnancy anyway.
I am 32 successful pregnancy with round 1 of ivf I have a beautiful DD, we have embryos frozen so we decided to go for another cycle 2 years later. FET and another successful pregnancy, however we miscarried at 8 weeks with twins (chromosome abnormalities) I am heartbroken. Can’t think of a 3rd cycle incase the same thing happens again. Has this happened to anyone else? Did you go through another cycle? Did it result into a healthy pregnancy? Please help with any advice
Hi Farhana, I had a DD after the first transfer (fresh) of my 2nd IVF cycle. We also did an FET 2 years later and miscarried at 8 weeks. I am 35 and we plan to do another FET as we have remaining frozen embryos. If we didn’t, we wouldn’t do another IVF cycle as I found the egg retrieval process really emotionally/financially draining and physically/mentally stressful. Our daughter is such a gift and, while we would love for her to have a sibling, we are also just really thankful to have her. I don’t think there is a right or wrong answer for you. Take the time you need to grieve the loss of your twins and then evaluate which option will be the best idea for you and your family financially, physically, emotionally, and mentally. <3
Ive done my ET 3 weeks back. And everything was going good and my hCG was doubling perfectly when suddenly I started having enormous pain and cramps and I bleed (red) then followed with heavy bleeding (changed two pads) but only for one day. I went to the clinic the next day to have my blood test and unfortunately the number started decreasing (but not that low). But even since I bled my doctor advised me to keep on with all the medications (vaginal suppository, injections and pills). the doctor also advised me to start Aspirin 100. The fact that Ive transferred two embryos, the doctor might think that only one got miscarried. Ive cried a lot that day as it was my ever first IVF and I was so hopeful and happy when I knew I was pregnant. My husband still hope that one stayed. I shall know it in two days time. Even if it is not positive, I will do it again as soon as Ive recovered.
They said “If you want something, you have to go for it…at least do your best and try as much as you can!” have Hope and Faith, God will do the rest!
Any update, hoping for good outcome?
Courage . You will succeed .
I’m 34 and just had miscarriage 3 days ago (6w6d) after seeing a heartbeat few days prior. I’m heartbroken 💔
My partner and I have been trying naturally for 7 years before we started first cycle of IVF this time last year. First transfer resulted in chemical pregnancy, second transfer had to be cancelled 3 days prior the booked date and third ended at 6w6d.
I never expected it will be so hard and I’m so tired of endless medication (I had to be put in to induced menopause for two months before each transfer which was living hell for me) , injections and losses when you pray for a miracle. I want to continue but I’m so tired and afraid. My body doesn’t look like mine anymore which adds even more stress. Life is challenging they say and there’s a rainbow after every storm. My storm continues for 2 years and I can’t see a way out of it 💔
If you have indoor only cats, chances are very good your cat does NOT have toxoplasmosis. Your cat would likely have symptoms: fever, loss of appetite, and lethargy. The CDC does NOT tell pregnant women to avoid cats or stop cleaning litter boxes. It says:
Ensure that the cat litter box is changed daily. The Toxoplasma parasite does not become infectious until 1 to 5 days after it is shed in a cat’s feces.
Wash hands with soap and water after cleaning out a cat’s litter box.
I pet my cats. I clean the litter box and wash my hands.
hi,
Note sure if I should advice but if you go for PGS testing then the miscarriage rate will be lower specially for women over 40 as I am 44 and this is my second round. The first one I had three embryos survived for PGS testing out of 25 eggs retrieved. This time the eggs were too low only 11 and 1 went for PGS lets see if God’s miracle will be there or not.
I am so glad to read all these comments. I am 44 and have 6 x donor embryos and going for FET on Friday. Fingers crossed and best of luck to everyone..
Hi, i m 33 , first round FET negative in october 2023, second round done in January 2024, on 14th day of Embryo transfer (2 embryo) i tested positive with beta hcg 999. We were superhappy. 1 day later i bled along with a clot of the size of small lemon. Scared as hell.
Got beta hcg done after 2 days, it declined to 599. Tomorrow i hv to get my scan done and i am veryyy anxious and scared to know the results!!! Any body had such experience ever plz do share if even after getting decline in beta hcg value pregnancy was still viable??
If this comes negative i wont be having any embryo left for next FET cycle!!! Plz share your experience and suggestions!!
I am 40. My partner died last year of Colon Cancer. We always wanted a family, we froze his sperm. I did my first round of IVF in November/December 2023. I had 16 eggs, 5 embryos after genetic testing i was left with one. I implanted in April. it took i heard the heartbeat week 8 and Week 10. For my week 13 week scan i had a silent miscarriage, the baby’s heart stopped but my body did not know. Now i must wait two months and i will go again. Ladies don’t ever give up, We will get there. The path of a warrior is not an easy but this is the road we face. Keep your heads up and your faith and belief of holding your baby one day will come TRUE. You already show a Mothers LOVE by willingly going through mentally challenging journey. We will get there x
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