Monthly after IVF can be a predictable norm or a pathological deviation. At the same time, the excitement of a woman is understandable, because usually for childless couples, IVF is the only hope to create a full-fledged family with children. In addition, we must not forget that the price of IVF is far from symbolic and any deviation after the procedure, of course, is alarming.
The essence of the in vitro fertilization procedure
The essence of IVF is the implantation of a fertilized egg in a woman's uterus. At first glance, there is nothing complicated in this. But in fact, the engraftment of the egg occurs the first time in one case out of three. After all, hormones control all the processes in a woman’s body, and any deviation from the norm will prevent her from getting pregnant even with the help of IVF.
That is why a woman undergoes a long and difficult course of hormone therapy before the procedure. Menstruation after IVF should disappear, just as in the case of natural pregnancy. However, this is not an indicationconception that has taken place. It can be determined using an analysis of the hCG hormone.
Bleeding after IVF
Monthly after IVF is excluded, but slight bleeding is possible. In the first days after the procedure, the woman is irritated, confused, and under severe stress. All this is explained by the hormonal background of the body preparing for conception. It doesn't happen right away. The egg is not placed directly in the uterus, it gets to it on its own, as with natural ovulation. And only on the 3rd or even 5th day it is fixed on the wall of the organ. It is during this short period of time that bleeding may occur. However, they have nothing to do with menstruation.
If the bleeding becomes profuse, the woman is placed in a hospital for a complete examination and preservation of pregnancy.
The reasons for this state are as follows:
- Strong mental arousal. Usually the IVF procedure itself contributes to this.
- Violation of the bed rest prescribed by the doctor after the procedure.
- Ectopic pregnancy.
- Development of erosions on the cervix.
- Aborted pregnancy.
- Increase in the thickness of the mucosal layer on the inner walls of the uterus.
- Hormonal imbalance caused by ovarian response to therapy.
- Pelvic inflammatory disease.
Monthly
Monthly after IVF occurs in case of unsuccessful fertilization. This confirms the analysis for hCG. But don't get upset, it's rarewhen the first IVF ends in pregnancy.
Menstruation occurs 3-10 days after confirmation of unsuccessful conception.
Quite quickly, a woman's body normalizes the natural work of the monthly cycle. There are cases of disappearance of menstruation after an unsuccessful procedure. This is due to a strong hormonal failure in the body of a woman. Often it becomes a consequence of a depressive state after failure. And we must not forget that the price of IVF is quite high and not everyone can afford 2 or even 3 procedures. The cost of the procedure starts from 90,000 rubles and can reach up to 300,000 rubles, depending on the region. Of course, a failed attempt leaves a woman depressed.
Period after IVF
Often, women notice that menstruation changes after in vitro fertilization. Moreover, the nature of the discharge can be represented by several types:
- The blood is bright and rather thin. No clots are observed. This is due to the large number of drugs taken by a woman over the past few months in preparation for the procedure.
- Menstruation after IVF is accompanied by general malaise, pain in the lower back and abdomen. In this case, the condition will return to normal in 2-3 months.
- If, after IVF, menstruation began with a lot of blood and clots, this is also normal, since in some cases the endometrium of the uterus is significantly enlarged. That is, the uterus was ready to accept the egg, but this time it did not work.
- Delay of the first menstrual cycle after an unsuccessful procedure for 1 month or more indicates the appearance of cysts or polyps in the female reproductive system. Ultrasound examination of the fallopian tubes and uterus can confirm this.
- The reasons for menstruation after IVF are hormonal failure. If they cannot normalize within 2-3 months, it is necessary to start medical therapy. In this case, all the necessary drugs are prescribed by the doctor.
When IVF might not work?
Successful IVF protocols are carefully studied in order to increase the conception rate through this procedure. Doctors also carefully examine all unsuccessful attempts to plant a fertilized cell in a woman. As scientists say: a negative result is also a result. That is, knowing the causes of failures will reduce the percentage of the latter.
Today, the following reasons for failures have been identified:
- Inflammatory processes in the female genital organs and urinary system.
- Age over 40.
- Unprofessional medical staff performing the procedure.
- Too thick layer of endometrium on the walls of the uterus.
- Defective blastocysts.
- The impossibility of fertilizing the egg due to the genetic incompatibility of a man and a woman.
- The presence of traces of nicotine, alcohol, drugs in the woman's blood.
- Diseases of the endocrine system.
- Overweight.
What are the complications of the procedure?
IVF, in principle, is successfully implemented only in 35-40% of all cases. But there are also a number of complications that arise during the procedure or after it.
- In an ectopic pregnancy, the risk of rupture of the fallopian tube is so high that it is surgically removed along with the fertilized egg.
- Missed Pregnancy Syndrome. This phenomenon occurs both in natural fertilization and in IVF. True, with artificial insemination it is still more common.
- With the syndrome of hyperstimulation of pregnancy, the monthly cycle is disturbed. For subsequent recovery, the woman has to undergo hormonal treatment.
What kind of periods after unsuccessful IVF occur, the doctor will tell you after a complete examination of the woman.
How to increase the chance of a successful conception with IVF?
No doctor, even if a woman is absolutely he althy, is not taken to guarantee a 100% chance of conception and pregnancy. This is due to a huge number of different aspects.
What can be done to increase the chance of a favorable outcome of the procedure?
First of all, a woman needs to find the strength to calm down. Bring your psyche back to normal, as stress and nervous tension are one of the reasons for IVF failures. To calm down, you can take a mild antidepressant, but only the one prescribed by the doctor. Self-administration of such drugs can worsen the situation.
Secondly, you need to normalize your sleep patterns. After all, there are hormones in the body that are produced precisely in sleep and only indarkness. That is, daytime sleep does not compensate for a good rest.
Third, we must not forget about he althy eating. No trendy diets and vegetarianism. A woman should eat varied and nutritious food. The body needs proteins of both animal and plant origin. Be sure to include cereals, fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. It is necessary to reduce the consumption of sweet, rich pastries, this can increase the layer of subcutaneous fat. You can not drink sweet, carbonated drinks, for the same reason. It is necessary to completely exclude fast food from your diet: fried potatoes, meat of dubious quality with preservatives and dyes. And most importantly, it is strictly forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages and smoke cigarettes.
Fourthly, you need to strengthen the body with regular sports or at least daily walks.
When should I see a doctor?
Violation of the regularity of the monthly cycle in most cases is not a problem, as it is caused by a slight malfunction in the endocrine system. Usually, the cyclicity is restored on its own with little effort on the part of the woman herself - adjusting sleep and diet, taking sedatives, and so on.
But there is a risk of developing dangerous pathologies, one of the manifestations of which is a failure in the cycle of menstruation.
At the same time, a number of other symptoms appear, which cannot be ignored:
- Pain in the lower abdomen. Aching pain that occurs during exertion.
- Nausea sometimes withvomit.
- Sudden, unmotivated weight gain.
- The skin of the face, arms and legs swells, especially in the morning.
The fact that periods are complicated by such symptoms should not be taken lightly. This is fraught with the development of dangerous tumors in the female reproductive system.
Medicated treatment
Naturally, to normalize the work of the entire female body, prepare it for the IVF procedure and restore it after an unsuccessful attempt to get pregnant, drug treatment is used. It is carried out only on the prescription of a doctor and exclusively under his supervision. Any attempt at self-treatment necessarily leads to a worsening of the situation.
Stimulation of ovulation is carried out with the following drugs: "Gonal", "Klostilbegit", "Menopur", "Puregon", "Pregnil" and others. Some of them are made in the form of capsules, others must be taken as injections.
Psychological help
Most women after an unsuccessful IVF procedure need psychological help. The importance of such treatment should be understood. After all, with a second attempt, which could well be successful, it is the depressed, depressive state of a woman that can prevent conception.
Only the help of a professional psychologist will help a woman relieve her feelings of guilt and self-doubt. The importance of this method of therapy cannot be underestimated. Sometimes a few sessions with a psychotherapist are enough for a woman's condition to improve so much that she becomes pregnant naturally.
In such a situation, the support of the spouse is very important. He must definitelyconvince your woman that it is not her fault for failure. Never give up.
Conclusion
Discharge after IVF can be a natural phenomenon, so before you panic, you should visit a doctor and find out the reasons for this phenomenon. Everything can be done. If it didn’t work out on the first try, then you need to do another one, and another, as much as necessary to succeed. The procedure is no longer unique, it is used in all developed countries of the world, more and more clinics offer their services for artificial conception. All this affects the price for the procedure - it is regularly reduced. Only a passionate desire to achieve a goal brings a positive result.
