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[Nosejug]

Hi, I feel a bit nauseous writing this. We have been ttc over three years, last month after about a year wait we had our first (failed) ivf. I've just taken a test (first cycle since failed ivf) and it's positive. I am late, but honestly I can't work out how late becuase the cycle itself is way more drawn out than usual.

Could this be a false positive brought on by drugs still in my system? What can I believe? I really don't think I can believe I'm pregnant. How can I find out for sure? I'll try add a pic of the test.

For context, I'm pretty healthy, 38 and have a v low AMH.

If it's been a month since your IVF cycle ended then the trigger will be long gone from your system. Could it be that the embryo implanted late or did you get a proper period to confirm the IVF hadn't worked? I'd recommend getting an early scan, if you contact the clinic you had IVF with they'll likely agree to scan you to check what's going on. But that's a pretty clear positive, so congratulations!

Congratulations @Nosejug that looks pretty positive to me.

Pretty teary reading both your messages. I can't believe I'm the one posting this. Thanks for your responses, I think I will maybe call the clinic and see what they say! I just want to be tentative till someone tells me it's ok..!

@ButterscotchBabe def had a period (they called it a withdrawal bleed?) and tested for ovulation which came a good 10 days later than usual. I suppose that means it's not a part of the ivf. Reading online, it does seem that the drugs (I was on the maximum) can help improve conditions... I just can't believe it yet

@Nosejug they probably called it a withdrawal bleed due to you stopping the progesterone support, when progesterone levels suddenly drop that induces a period. Good luck to you and I hope the clinic offer you a scan soon! Let us know how you get on 😊

I will do, thanks @ButterscotchBabe !

I agree with others that the drugs wouldn’t give you a false positive at this stage. So congratulations. Let us know what the clinic say. I hope you can get an early scan.

Had a little bleed (very very light) the other day, and called the early pregnancy folk. They said it can be normal, I’m cramping on and off every day, but mildly. I was very sad and anxious (but trying not to be) but no blood since then. They’ve booked an early scan for me at 7 weeks (just under a fortnight away) so I can only hope! Thanks for your interest :) I can’t talk to anyone about it irl apart from the medic at work!

It’s so difficult and anxiety provoking. I had a bleed at 6 weeks and it was so stressful. Then I started googling and basically every the stories end up being about 50/50 as to whether it will turn out ok or not! It’s good that the bleeding has stopped. Hope the fortnight whizzes by and that you get to see the little heartbeat.

Congratulations 🥳 🙏

@Always28 yes, it seems the same from my online reading, bleeding can be normal, or not. Just trying not to think too far ahead and look forward to close milestones. Thanks for your message! I hope your pregnancy is still going well (or that your babe is in your arms!)

And hey @Lil89 ! Thanks ☺️ Hope things are going well with you x