ghost or anyone: Can you use BCP to make AF come?

[kala0704]

Hey everyone!
I'm back and ready to try for #2. I had success with IVF#1 in Serbia. I'm going back for FET in December. I stopped breastfeeding by DD on September 12th so I can get AF again. Well, it has been almost a month and all I had was a few cramps a few weeks ago but not a spot. My question is can I just take BCP to get my period? Has anyone else had this problem? I can only go in December, we already bought tickets, etc. so the pressure is on. Any advice?
Thanks!

[leorira11]

ask a doctor (even a local, regular doctor). Likely, he will run some blood tests (and maybe an u/s) to figure out where you are in your menstrual cycle.

It's possibly you haven't ovulated yet since weaning. If you are nowhere close to getting a period (no visible follicle on the u/s, e2 & LH levels are low), he can prescribe progesterone to bring on a period (usually brand name "Provera" in the USA -- you take pills for a few days, then stop them and get a period a few days later). This would be much faster than using BCP.

If you are not ovulating (e2 and LH levels low), you could also start a package of BCP. Take them for about 2 weeks. When you stop them, you'll get a period a few days later.

Good luck! and come join us on the "Fall/Winter 2011" thread -- lots of great people on there!


------ETA: I'm no expert, but I've been through this. I never ovulate on my own. After my first delivery (no BF), my miscarriage (D&C) and my second delivery (pumping - but stopped after 9 days) - I never got a period. So I did precisely what I've described above.

[Ghost]

Generally yes, a course of OCP will end with a period.

[kala0704]

Thanks for the info! Im emailing my Doc in Serbia now. I just wanted to prepared for what to expect. That doesnt sound so bad. I was afraid I would have to return my airline tickets. I'd love to join fall/winter board. See you soon! and Thank you both again!

[kala0704]

argh!!! this is getting frustrating (what's not with IVF?!?!?)... My RE in Serbia emailed me back and said to contact my RE here and get u/s and b/w done then maybe we can start hormones. My RE here said they refuse to try a FET unless the woman has a had a least 3 normal menstral cycles. The nurse kept saying it would be unnatural to use hormones to start your period and I will NOT get pregnant with an FET because my body is not ready. I said, lady what is natural with IVF?!?!?! She wouldn't budge. I called to get a 2nd opinion from another RE and they want to charge $250 just to talk to me....jeeesh! I dont want to pay the money and the RE say I cant do anything for you. Any suggestions?
Thanks!

[kala0704]

Update: AF came yesterday!!!! Horray!!!! Thanks for all your help and advice~