Question about symptoms after embryo transfer

[jenni68]

I am currently on day 7 in my 2 ww. This is my second IVF cycle. I had 8 eggs out of which 4 fertilized and were transferred.. (2) 8 cells, (1) 6 cell, and (1) 7 cell.  I initially had  bad cramping for the first 3-4 days after the transfer.  It has now lessened and not as consistent.  It almost feels like the start of my period, but very faint.  I also had very swollen breasts that were quite painful. They are still swollen, but the pain is not as severe.  I have also had lower back pain for the past few days.  I am wondering if this is normal?  A side effect of the progesterone/estrace or possibly another failed cycle.. Any information would be great.  

[Elaine Brown, MD]

Hi!
What you are describing is typical for an IVF cycle.  Progesterone can cause all of the symptoms that you are experiencing.  I often have women write in and wonder if the symptoms mean that the cycle failed or succeeded, but only the hcg level can give us that information.
I wish you all the best!
Dr B

[TAGLAS]

Hi Jenni

I'm 7 days post tranfer of 1 a 5 cell embryo and 1 a 6 cell embryo. The day after the transfer the pelvic pain was almost unbearable. I'm now experiencing breast tenderness, low back pain and mild pelvic pain. I did an HPT that was negative, I think it's just to early to tell. Stay positive.  

Taglas

[betterluck]

I just went through my first IVF and yesterday was my day 12 wait to do test at doc offic and sad to say it was A NO so i start my second one in a few weeks and im very hopeful

[DS2]

Angie, congrats, and I wish you the best of luck throughout the pregnancy!  Did you have a gut feeling that you were pregnant?

[angie130380]

taglas i done a test 10 days after transfer n it was negative i done a test 12 after transfer n it was negative i done a test 13 days after transfer n it had the faintest positive and i finally done one this morning friday 8th oct the day i was supposed to do it n it was positive so i would say to early to tell wait the 14 days the hospital tells you, however i did have very sore and leaky breasts and i also had what felt like period pains.

so chin up and keep positive thinking of you