[Megan Ansell]

Hi, Had my FET 2 Weeks ago today. OTD was Saturday 24th but husband was away so waited until he was back. Felt really positive and convinced it had worked so was so excited to test, had mild cramping and light spotting which I hoped were implantation on Saturday – though maybe later than expected. Anyway, tested Sunday eve with a clear blue digital and it was negative but wasn’t happy to accept that and thought maybe because it’s not the first urine. So took another digital test, and a line test Monday morning. Digital was negative but a faint line on the strip test! Confused, took more tests this morning. Clear blue FRER negative but small strip test had a faint line again. Called my clinic and they advised I carry on meds and test again Sunday. Anyone ever heard of this or experienced this before? Is late implantation a thing? I’ve still got cramping, and breasts feel tender but I don’t know if thats just the meds. Also does anyone know if my period can start while I’m still taking estrogen and progesterone?

[Fran]

Hi Megan,

I am the Community Nursing Director here and I have seen that happen before which is why the clinic probably asked you to re-test on Sunday. There are a number of reasons including late implantation but also when the embryo started hatching etc which can sometimes mean that the tests don’t pick up the HCG in the urine just yet. You can still get your period when taking the progesterone and estrogen. The other thing is that when going through treatment, you often increase your fluid intake which can dilute your urine more than usual which is why its best to use the first morning urine.

Cramping and breast tenderness is normal at this stage too.

Let us know how you get on x

[Megan Ansell]

Hi Fran,
Thank you so much for your reply – a great help and comfort.
Do you also know how long after a prostap injection your hormones & cycle will return to normal? No idea when to expect my period either.

Thanks again x

[Fran]

Hi Megan,

Prostap is often a medication that can take a little while to come out of you system and for your cycle to re-start. I have known it to take up to 6 months for a cycle to return after taking prostap. It can be different for everyone as some people can be extra sensitive to the hormone supression.

How long ago did you have the prostap injection?

x

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