FET -natuaral or drugs??

SBROWN · Post by **SBROWN** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 4:26 pm

Just had a negative(last friday) FET and have follow up appt thur 09/10. We did a Frozen cycle assisted by drugs, basically shut down with superfact & then Oestrodial tablets & pessaries for rest of tmt.... Reading through the clinics brochure I noticed we can do a FET with drugs (£1100) or a FET, natural cycle(£550) Was wondering if there were any +ve out there from FET and if so which cycle did you do/recommend. Obviously will check with clinic but if the stats are the same, am tempted by natural as would assume this takes less time?? and is cheaper and as no drugs would assume no mood swings etc, also, would be interested to hear from people who it has worked for as I am a bit cynical in thinking clinic will steer me towards drugs cycle as they will get more money...... Any feedback appreciated Sarah xx

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Sat Oct 04, 2003 4:46 pm

hi sarah, we are doing a natural fet at the moment. had embies popped back this morning! We didnt get a choice in what we had .(although Im glad it was the cheaper natural one!) I think it depends on your circumstances. but a natural does seem to of been quick as you wait for af then they scanned from day 9 through to when the lead follie was 14mm then once I had surged (using home ovulation kit)it was 3 days after that they popped them back in! as its natural, im not doing the pessaries either! I too though would like to read the positive stories from a natural fet! I saw your post on the other side...Ill be watching it! all the best sarah lots of love kathryn x

SBROWN · Post by **SBROWN** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 3:51 pm

Thanks Kathryn I will be keeping everything crossed for you... Apart from having to go in for scans frequently it does sound less invasive, I will deffo ask my clinic about this way.... What happens after FET....do you test on day 14 as normal or is it just a case of AF not arriving??? Also, did you still have to wait for 2 AFs before starting after last ET?? Sorry for the questions but have follow up appt thur & want to go in armed with lots of questions, Take care & good luck Sarah xx

kathryn · Post by **kathryn** » Sun Oct 05, 2003 4:28 pm

hi sarah, my last tmt ended in a miscarriage, 6 weeks later I had a really heavy bleed, but I was allowed to use that as period, and day one of that was classed as day one of a fet cycle. so tmt started really quick! I thought I was going to have to wait for another af. take care kathryn x

july ann · Post by **july ann** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 8:58 am

hi girls sarah i have been thinking about fet but no drug's. Do not think i could take anymore. I think i will phone the clinic now. Catch up soon from july ann

Tracey S · Post by **Tracey S** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 11:38 am

I had 2 fet;s - one no drugs at all and negative and 2nd was natural fet but took the dreaded pessaries as back up and bingo - positive - I know as my AF did not arrive and had a feeling. However as you no doubt have read we lost our precious baby at 20 weeks so still grieving. I had to wait 2 AF;s but some are different - better to wait if you can but no medical reason if you have not had drugs. Good luck Love Tracey xxx

SJ BROWN · Post by **SJ BROWN** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:39 pm

Tracey-thank you for taking time to reply, despite what you must be going through. I was really upset when I read your news as you seem to have gone through such a lot.... I know you will never forget, but you sound a very strong lady & I hope you & your husband find the strength to go again...... Take care, SArah xx

val · Post by **val** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 3:16 pm

Hi Sarah. I am unable to answer your questions, but I wanted to take a moment to say that I am thinking about you and am so glad to hear that you could be on to another cycle soon. I'll be keeping my eyes open for your posts and supporting you for your next go. Love, Val

Karen W · Post by **Karen W** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 3:58 pm

Hi Sarah, Hope you are well. I have always had to do drug FET due to my PCOS and as you no these haven't been successful. I have the impression that the chances are better with natural FET and would have done that if I had had the option. It must surely be better to intefere as little as possible. Love Karen xx

Nikola · Post by **Nikola** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 4:10 pm

Hi Sarah I'm rubbish and don't know the answer to your question cos my embies have always been binned and not worth freezing! Charming. BUT I wanted to say hello (and hello to Karen and July Ann) and that I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you all on your next go. I'm pleased you are all back and focussed on your next go. Keep going it will happen. Lots of love to you all. nikola.xxx

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