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12-18-2012 at 9:29 AM
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FET/natural FET

If you've done a FET, I'm curious to hear what your protocol looked like.  I know every RE does things a little differently, but I'm guessing there's a common thread.

Also, has anyone done a natural cycle FET?  My RE mentioned it as an option (I have fairly normal cycles) but we haven't met with her yet to really go over everything so I don't know the details.  I've read a little online and I think I'd rather not do natural, but I'd love to hear from anyone who has.

Thanks ladies!
Married my wife 8/2007 *** TTC #1 since 7/2011
4 IUIs w/ midwives = 4 BFNs
5 IUIs w/ an RE = 5 BFNs
IVF October/November 2012
ER 11/1: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized!
ET 11/6: 1 blast transferred, 5 frozen
BFP 11/15! Beta #1: 104 Beta #2: 613 Beta #3: 3415
Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E 12/13
FET 1 cancelled
FET 1.1: ET 4/30: 1 blast transferred
BFP 5/7! Beta #1: 142 Beta #2: 730 Beta #3: 3100
*Everyone welcome*

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12-18-2012 at 9:34 AM
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My current FET cycle was a natural cycle. I was med free until they confirmed Ovulation and then start my estrogen and progesterone supps for 5 days prior to FET and beyond. My beta is on Thursday, so we'll see if it worked out.
**TTC #1 since 10/2010**
Me~28 DH~29
*u/s & b/w dx PCOS 05/2011*
1/2012 RE Consult
1/2012-3/2012: 3 cycles of Clomid + Ovidrel + TI = BFN
4/2012: 100mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1 = Canceled, zero sperm
Repeat SA Confirms Azoo

*DH dx Azoo due to CUAVD(R) & obstructed Vas(L)*
9/2012- mTESE: Sperm Found & 12 Vials Frozen

10/2012: MiniIVF w/ICSI: Beyaz, Clomid, Gonal F, Nasal Spray Trigger
10/1 - Start BCP for 14 days
10/18 - Stims: 50mg Clomid & 75iu Gonal-F
10/30- Trigger w/ Syranel Nasal Spray
11/1 ER: 3R, 2F & 1 pending
11/8: 1 grade B blastocyst frozen
11/19 Hysteroscopy
12/8: Begin Estradiol & Prometrium
12/13 FET = BFN

PAIF/SAIF Welcome!



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12-18-2012 at 9:38 AM
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SteFizzRich:
My current FET cycle was a natural cycle. I was med free until they confirmed Ovulation and then start my estrogen and progesterone supps for 5 days prior to FET and beyond. My beta is on Thursday, so we'll see if it worked out.

I'll keep my FX for you.  FWIW, my RE said she has approximately the same success rates with natural and medicated FETs.  I just feel like a natural FET would stress me out more for some reason.  I guess after so many natural cycle IUIs, I don't trust my body to do anything right on its own. :)

Thanks! 
Married my wife 8/2007 *** TTC #1 since 7/2011
4 IUIs w/ midwives = 4 BFNs
5 IUIs w/ an RE = 5 BFNs
IVF October/November 2012
ER 11/1: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized!
ET 11/6: 1 blast transferred, 5 frozen
BFP 11/15! Beta #1: 104 Beta #2: 613 Beta #3: 3415
Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E 12/13
FET 1 cancelled
FET 1.1: ET 4/30: 1 blast transferred
BFP 5/7! Beta #1: 142 Beta #2: 730 Beta #3: 3100
*Everyone welcome*

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12-18-2012 at 10:00 AM
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Thank you for asking this question!  I am battling this decision as well and agree with you that I don't trust my body enough to allow it that much control.  That's a sad statement, eh?! We did 2 unmedicated IUIs and I'm still here, so I think it's justifiable.
* Me- 32 * DH- 32 * TTC for 4 Years
* *IUIs 1-6 BFN*
*IVF #1= BFP- M/C *FET- * *Beta#1: 69 *Beta#2:482 *Beta#3 1088
*Beta#4 28,318 * Ultrasound- 1 beautiful heartbeat
IT'S A BOY!!! MAX LIAM
 
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12-18-2012 at 10:14 AM
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I have to start estrogen patches on day one and then progesterone.
TTC since 9/10 consult 1/12 All testing came back fine Diagnosed with Unexplained infertility All treatments OOP 3 medicated IUI's All BFN IVF - ER 11/14 24R, 15M, 13F ET 11/19, BETA 11/28 BFFN --Next step FET in Jan ET scheduled for 1/24. Beta #1 350 Beta #2 735. U/S Hell. miscarriage D&C at 9weeks. FET #2 ET 5/28 Beta 6/6. Everyone welcome Image and video hosting by TinyPic  
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12-18-2012 at 10:40 AM
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I just did an FET, though it wasn't a natural cycle.

I was on BCPs for a long time, like about 6 weeks, to hammer my male hormones into submission (apparently the progesterone in the pills suppresses their production). Then, I started on Lupron, I think 10 units a day. I got a period, then started monitoring. After monitoring, I started estrogen pills and PIO shots. 

The estrogen and PIO was increased in frequency after a couple of weeks and the Lupron was decreased to 5 units. Then, transfer.

The worst part, for sure, were the PIO shots. They start out OK but your butt gets sore after a while. Other than that, it's a pretty easy cycle.


TTC #1 for about 3.5 years
ME: 37, PCO, immune issues?, teflon uterus (my added diagnosis)
HIM: 38, Perfect. (Showoff.)
Month before starting Clomid, spontaneous pregnancy. m/c at 7 weeks and D&C.
Four months of Clomid, one IUI, with Intralipid each cycle: BFNs all
IVF 1.0 July 2012 -- Lupron, bravelle, menopur, estrogen, progesterone supps, intralipid. 14 ER, 14 fertilized, 1 blast transferred, 2 on ice. BFN
FET 1.1 -- 10/2, transferred our 2 blasts. Lupron, PIO, estrogen, baby aspirin, prednisone. BFN.
IVF 2.0 December 2012 -- Bravelle, Menopur, Ganirelix, Prednisone, Metformin, estrogen, progesterone supps. 22 eggs retrieved on 12/14, 17 mature, 15 fertilized. OHSS anticipated so ET cancelled. 3 embryos frozen.
Broke up with old RE. Moving on to new dude. Maybe the change of scenery will be just the trick for our frosties. On BCPs for possible April FET.

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12-18-2012 at 10:44 AM
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daiseydooda:
I have to start estrogen patches on day one and then progesterone.

Me too! Your right I think we will be FET buddies! I hope this is it for us and will get BFP!  
Age:30 healthy DH: 32 DX Testicular CA '03(banked sperm) Reoccurance of Testicular CA '10 RPLD.TTC: 6/2012. _______________ 6/12 met with RE advised to go to straight IVF due to quality & amount of sperm banked. 6/26/12 day 3 work up & US~ normal. 7/3/2010 Sono~ Polyps. 8/21/12 DH: PEUS~ No retrograde sperm visible; low testosterone. 9/6/12 hysteroscopy/polyectomy~ Removed 2. Now waiting for next steps to start the process of IVF! November IVF Antagonist protocol/risk of OHSS. ER 11/13 17R/15M/12F ET 11/18 transferred 2 beautiful blasts. 5 frozen embies. Beta 11/27 BFN. FET #1 ET 1/24 of 2 blast. HPT+ 2/1. 2/4 beta #1 286. 2/6 beta#2 692 PAIF/SAIF welcome! Lilypie Pregnancy tickers 
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12-18-2012 at 11:04 AM
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I am on 2.5 weeks of estrogen pills (3x per day), and the last week or so I am on progesterone (2x per day) plus baby aspirin & methylprednisone.  After the FET, I continue all but the methylprednisone.
My TTC Journey:
Dx: Hypothalamic amenorrhea
Progesterone to induce period w/ the goal of Clomid - never got period (September 2011). RE referral.
Femera - never responded to the meds (December 2011)
Clomid with TI - BFN (February 2012)
Injectables (Menopur) - hyperstimulated/canceled (March 2012)
Injectables #2 (Menopur) with TI- BFN (May 2012)
IVF - OHSS (transfer canceled), but 11 frozen! (June 1012)
FET - 1 transferred on 8/09/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 350.3; Beta#2: 365; Beta#3: 157. Biochemical pregnancy.
FET # 2 - 1 transferred on 11/01/12. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): 337; Beta#2: 769. BFP!!! 1st ultrasound 11/28/12 showed heartbeat, but measuring 5 days behind. 2nd ultrasound 12/05/12 - miscarriage.
FET # 3 - 1 transferred on 1/24/13. Beta#1 (11dp5dt): BFN.
FET # 4 - 2 transferred on 3/28/13. Beta #1 (11dp5dt): 673; Beta #2: 1265. Just under 6 weeks - m/c at home. WTF appointment in late May.

 
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12-18-2012 at 11:33 AM
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I had both medicated and natural FET. By far the easiest was my natural one that I have a bfp from now. I had a total of three u/s to watch for my lead follie to be 18mm. I was then told to trigger with ovidrel and then the transfer was 6 days later. Only one blood draw which was awesome. I am on crinone but some re's don't require it since your follie is producing progesterone.
~ sFET November 18th - Beta#1 10dp5dt =104 Beta#2 12dp5dt=330:: Due on August 6, 2013
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12-18-2012 at 4:22 PM
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Thanks all!  More to think about.
Married my wife 8/2007 *** TTC #1 since 7/2011
4 IUIs w/ midwives = 4 BFNs
5 IUIs w/ an RE = 5 BFNs
IVF October/November 2012
ER 11/1: 22 eggs retrieved, 17 fertilized!
ET 11/6: 1 blast transferred, 5 frozen
BFP 11/15! Beta #1: 104 Beta #2: 613 Beta #3: 3415
Blighted ovum discovered at 7w5d; D&E 12/13
FET 1 cancelled
FET 1.1: ET 4/30: 1 blast transferred
BFP 5/7! Beta #1: 142 Beta #2: 730 Beta #3: 3100
*Everyone welcome*

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12-18-2012 at 8:27 PM
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I've been on 2 different protocols.  The first one was the typical Lupron and estrace one.  My last 2 cycles (including current one) were mini-stim.  Basically I did the same meds as antagonist IVF, but lower dose because there is no retrieval.  My issue is poor lining and the idea is that the best estrogen is estrogen your follicles produce, not supplements.  Last cycle I had what looked like 8 mature follicles, but E2 was only at 400 by trigger (meaning half the follicles had bad or no eggs) and lining at a 7.  This cycle I stimmed for 15 days and had 1 or 2 mature follicles with an E2 of 200ish at trigger and a lining around 7.5.

If this doesn't work there is natural FET as you mentioned, and also another estrogen priming protocol that uses delestrogen injections, but I don't know exactly what med timeline is used for that.


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TTC #2 - June: surgery #3, FET #1 w/ Lupron = canceled, poor lining
FET 1.2 mini-stim = BFN
FET #2 mini-stim, no BCPs = BFP 5dp5dt, betas:11dp5dt=350,13pt5dt=978, 16dp5dt=4606!!
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