You may experience side effects after the embryo transfer as a result of the procedure, the fertility medications involved or a successful implantation. These side effects range in their cause, intensity and meaning but knowing what the potential side effects are in advance can help you manage your health and respond appropriately to any symptoms.
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Each surrogacy is unique and you may not feel certain side effects after the embryo transfer with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) that other surrogates do, that’s OK. Our agency provides comprehensive information and continuous support to surrogates, helping you navigate the post-transfer period with confidence and ease.
Side Effects After Embryo Transfer
You may feel side effects after an embryo transfer once the procedure is complete in the coming two-week wait to test for a pregnancy. These side effects can include:
Medications during the IVF process are a common cause of cramping. This is one of the progesterone side effects after the embryo transfer. IVF medications increase the level of progesterone in the body that can lead to bloating. Sore breasts are an early indicator of a pregnancy but it’s also a symptom of the fertility medication taking during your two-week wait after the embryo transfer. Fatigue is common after an embryo transfer, particularly during the first seven days. Changes in discharge may occur as a side effect after the embryo transfer in the first seven days. It depends on the medication prescribed as gels, vaginal suppositories and/or tablets can result in changes.
None of these side effects after the embryo transfer are a 100% positive indicator of a pregnancy. They very well could be but could also be a result from the hormones used to prepare for these symptoms.
Pregnancy Side Effects After Embryo Transfer
The side effects after an embryo transfer for IVF that can also be common indicators of a pregnancy include:
Light spotting, or bleeding, can be one of the first signs of pregnancy. It’s also a common side effect after the embryo transfer. If there is heavy bleeding, get in touch with your doctor. If your menstrual cycle is consistent and regular, a missed period can be a positive sign of a pregnancy. Similar to spotting, implantation cramping can be common in an early pregnancy. Cramping can also be a progesterone side effect after the embryo transfer. Increased hormones from your IVF transfer could be the cause of sore breasts, but these are also experienced during a menstrual cycle, an early sign for an IVF pregnancy. Wide ranges of your body temperature can happen during the embryo transfer, but many women experience hot flashes during pregnancy as a result of rapid hormone changes within your body. Needing to go to the bathroom more is another common progesterone side effect after the embryo transfer. A rise in the progesterone and human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormones can also be an early sign of pregnancy. Headaches have many culprits when it comes to potential pregnancy side effects after the embryo transfer, from dehydration to increased hormonal activity. They could also be an impending sign of your period or a successful pregnancy.
In order to determine the difference between the side effects after the embryo transfer that come with your medications and pregnancy, you’ll need to return to your fertility clinic.
A blood test can determine a pregnancy or not as the side effects may be linked to a pregnancy rather than the embryo transfer.
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