The side effects of failed ivf. How long does it last?!

[Jillianec]

Hi Everyone

I recently had an unsuccessful cycle of ivf in early December. This comes after 1 successful pregnancy, 1 ruptured ectopic, 3 miscarriages over the past 7 years but this time around the physical side effects have knocked me sideways.

In addition to the disappointment, I’ve been having hot flushes, skin breakouts (I never have this during my usual period cycle) bloating,weight gain, mood swings and insomnia.

I expected to feel some of these side effects but when can I expect it to stop? I’m on an emotional and physical rollercoaster!

Any tips on how best to recover and help my body heal?
My husband, family and friends don’t really understand how I’m feeling so I feel I’m just battling this on my own and it’s not working.

Thanks in advance.

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. I don’t have any advice really, but hoping me bumping this will have someone come along to help you

Hi there
I'm sorry to hear about your horrible journey, losses and failed cycle.
In my experience it can take 6-8 weeks to feel normal so hopefully you will start to very soon. Your body has been pumped full of hormones as well as progesterone to mimick pregnancy so it takes a while for your body to readjust.
I've found arnica pippets (from Holland and Barrett or similar) are good for any internal bruising (maybe a little late now but good after egg collections) and a session of Acupunture May help to get you more balanced.
Take things easy and be kind to yourself, you've been through a great deal- emotionally and physically x

I found that I felt back to normal after my next natural period. Your body has been put through a lot and it is struggle both physically and emotionally so be kind to yourself and be selfish if you need to be. If you haven't been through it you can't understand what it is like, have you been offered counselling?

Thanks everyone for your kind words!

I’m trying to give myself more time to rest as I automatically just go back to doing everything so I need to develop new habits!

I have a counsellor I went to previously who really helped me so it’s time to go back I think as I need help to come to terms with knowing that’s it for us. At 42 and years of trying I need to accept there won’t be another child which is heartbreaking and a sad thing to come to terms with. X