FET: anything to help implantation?

[Viletta]

Hi all,

I am waiting for my first FET and thinking is there anything I can do to help implantation or get in the best shape for it (apart of taking all the meds obviously). I was thinking vitamins, supplement, lose a bit of weight I put on during last IVF.

I'm 33, we have male factor and 2 frosties from last IVF that look nice. I want to be in best shape for them. Any advice would be most welcome.

I would try fertility acupuncture and also cut out Diet Coke etc as there has been some studies which suggested that ivf success rates were as much as 25% lower if you drank diet drinks (due to the aspartame)

@itwasalovelydreamwhileitlasted good to know! Thank you!

Hi there

I had a successful FET over 9 years ago now - this followed a cancelled cycle as I didn’t really respond to the meds during the first fet cycle. I can’t remember exactly but I’m pretty sure I took Maca supplements, royal jelly and ate lots of Brazil nuts. The difference in my womb lining was amazing. I did have extra oestrogen patches on top of the pills the 2nd time round so it could have been because of that but the extras may have helped - who knows. I did everything I could - that’s all that matters - and luckily it was successful. Good luck xx

Hi we had FET back in Jan, didnt eat anything special, no supplements etc. Just drank a litre of water before the transfer. Actually made sure I was drinking 2 litres a day. Transfer successful, went shopping afterwards and a big mexican meal, currently 19+6 weeks pregnant. The only thing I didnt do was swimming, steam rooms, hot baths- that kind of thing.

This is 10 years ago now but after an unsuccessful attempt I read about an Israeli study where rates of implantation were improved by showing women comedy videos in the waiting period. The laughter seemed to make a difference? I tried it and my FET worked.

Thank you for all your replies. I also heard being generally in positive mood helps. I so want one of the frostier to take on! Tiered of IVF

They say only the strongest embryos survive the freezing and thawing process so if you’ve got one to transfer you’ll be into a winner! This is why FET can often be more successful. My FET baby was a huge sumo baby with the most amazing hair when she was born 🤣- a strong gymnast now. I often put it down to her being from a strong embryo 😂. My second daughter was ICSI but wasn’t frozen - over a pound lighter at birth and much less hair. Although she’s very strong minded. I do wonder if any extra ingredient was out in their embryos as they’re both nuts.

Pineapple juice. There’s something in the core that aids implantation.

@Plsnomorepeppapig haha, glad you are enjoying motherhood! I can't wait:))) thanks for reassurance!