1st ivf cycle

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blackwidow
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1st ivf cycle

Post by blackwidow »

hi guys my name is blackwidow im 31 and i just had my first ivf cycle my transfer was on august 31 they were able to only transfer one embry i was very disapointed and sad i feel that it wouldnt work my husband in the other hand is more positive the first couple of days i was getting lots of cramps in the middle of the night now im my seven day i feel good i dont feel like im pregnant do i suppose to be getting some kind of symptoms or is it normal if theirs anyone that has gone threw it or has any advise please help
Ghost
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Post by Ghost »

You can't tell from any physical symptoms yet.

If the embryo has implanted, which occurs about 7 days after fertilization regardless of transfer day, then that embryo is sending a trace chemical signal (a compound called hCG) to your glands telling them to hold your next period. Other than that, there's not much to detect.
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