FET and meds

I have 3 frozen embryos.  I am scheduled for FET this month.  I have done 2 IVF's in the past resulting in a singleton and twins.  I also have one child with no ART (my youngest).  I REALLY do not want to take any meds if possible, as I know that my body will sustain a pregnancy with  no assistance.  I've already refused the water u/s because my insurance will not pay for these things, and my RE is getting kind of testy with me.  I read on one of these threads about someone who did an FET with no meds.  Is this possible?  They want me to take Medrol and prometrium (vaginally).  I know what the prometrium is for and will probably not fill the rx, but what exactly is the medrol for?  Is it's only purpose to keep the body from rejecting the embies?  I really want this cycle to be as "natural" as possible with no meds.

Thanks for any info you can offer.

[Heather5]

Yeah, I believe the medrol is suppose to help minimize rejection. I would think a non-medicated cycle could work for FET since people get pregnant on their own every month without meds...but of course, it would make scheduling a bit harder, since a transfer day can not be pinpointed ahead of time, but has to follow your natural cycle. Is your RE open 7 days a week? As for the water sono, I think they do that not only to check to make sure your uterus is "clear," but also so that they have a better feel for how to place the embryos. Not sure how important that is. Best of luck!

[le4]

Yes, my RE is open 7 days a week.  I am doing the ovulation kit starting on day 10 to pinpoint ovulation, and then they will begin blood work to check levels.  So I don't think the medrol is necessary for pinpointing transfer time.  I think that is what the blood work is for.  It seems like the 2 meds they want to put me on is to minimize rejection and sustain pg.  Both of which should not be an issue for me.  Do either one of these meds "control" your cycle?  I know lupron does, but I will not be taking that.

[Heather5]

Yeah, I just meant "meds"  in general :-) And yes, it would be lupron (and possibly b/c) that would help regulate your cycle, not medrol or progesterone. If those are the only two meds he or she is planing on using, then you're right, it's just to help with implantation and maintain the pregnancy. You know, I was thinking....maybe you could ask for a progesterone test the day of transfer to see what your natural levels are. That way, you have the option to change your mind if your levels are low. Just a thought...

[le4]

Good idea.  I think I will do that.  
Thanks for the help!