Embryo transfer and BAD cramping

**leeamber** · 21-03-2007 13:22

Hi! I have just failed my second FET. My first FET resulted in an ectopic pregnancy.

Both transfers went smoothly, as far as the catheter going in easily, but afterwards, both times, I had severe cramping for the rest of the day.

Is this normal? I read somewhere that uterine spasms can increase the risk of an ectopic- could this be what is happening? I noticed some ladies at the clinic for their transfers (but a different Dr) get given valium... could this maybe help?

Just wondering if it's worth bring up with my FS before I do my next cycle?

Thanks so much in advance for any help or advice!

**Bump** · 21-03-2007 13:28

leeamber - I haven't had the cramping so can't comment on that, but I would recemmend talking to your FS about it before next time. It may be nothing to worry about, but you would rather know than not, right?

**Bump** · 21-03-2007 13:29

Goodluck. I hope you get the answers you need and the miracle that you want!

**littlefreckle** · 21-03-2007 13:38

hi there

i have had 3 FET and with the first one had cramping on the 2nd day and with the other 2 had cramping the afternoon of the ET. my FS said that it can be normal but it is something that you should talk to your FS about just in case

i hope your next ET results in a little angel good luck

**4tiggers** · 21-03-2007 16:04

Littlefreckle, any symptons yet. Only 2 more sleeps, very exciting.

**littlefreckle** · 21-03-2007 16:40

hi 4tiggers

not sure dont really feel different like everyone keeps telling me i will boobs are a bit sore but that could be due to the pesseries. will keep hoping and let you know on friday take care

**4tiggers** · 21-03-2007 17:00

littlefreckle, I hope it is all good. I had sore boobs and thought that it was because of the pessaries or the pregnyl shot I had but it had turned out to be a bub so

it is your first sign as well.

**sksty** · 21-03-2007 20:49

I had mild cramping the afternoon and next day with all of my transfers 9 to be exact and out of the 9 i had 2 pregnancies and still had the cramping no more and no less then when i didn't get a pregnancy.
You should however consult your FS if it is worse then AF pains. Apparently your uterus can contract afterwards because it has been interferred with and that is normal.

**wannab** · 01-04-2007 21:45

Leeamber- I havn't experienced the cramping that you mentioned.
My first ICSI/IVF cycle also resulted as a ectopic pregnency. How cruel it all seems sometimes. I'm very sorry for your loss.
I am going through the QFG clinic in Brisbane and my FS recommends valium and we also have Brandy available to relax us.
The first cycle I'd actually had 4 valium and a brandy before I'd left the building. Somehow this seemed to hype me up and I was unable to sleep for the seven hour trip home.
On returning for a FET cycle in February I had 2 valium and a brandy and just couldn't control myself. I remember sitting on a brick wall out the front of QGF laughing my *** off while my husband retrieved the car. I did notice delivery drivers, patients around me but just coudn't stop laughing ! This all stopped when I got into the car and I went from a laughing idiot into a babling mess of tears. [My poor darling husband]. I did manage to sleep nearly all the way home. I look back now and have a laugh about it. I do wonder what the the poor bystanders thought? In short I am greatful that these things are available to me.
Wishing you all the best on your journey!

ME 31 DH33

TTC 7 YEARS

IFV/ICSI

ECTOPIC 11/06
FET