Had my failed IVF follow-up consult

So yesterday I had my meeting with Dr. Kenigsberg to discuss my failed IVF cycle and talk about the next steps.

He wants to do an endometrial biopsy in 2 weeks just to rule any other potential problems out and then he will have me take provera. Once I get my period from that, I will start taking meds for a FET.

He was very positive and said it is the hard part of his job in that with someone my age, with such great looking embryos, it is hard to understand why it didn't work, but if we keep at it is WILL work.

I was very upset about having to wait a month, but I guess this biopsy will rule out one more thing as to why this isnt working for me. What should I expect as far as the procedure goes?

I just can't stand all the waiting... it is torture and I feel like at least if I was doing SOMETHING I would be less upset. Im assuming my FET will be sometime around mid to late April and until then I am just on hold. I guess there will be no 2008 baby for me

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I'm so sorry, sweetie. Hang in there!!

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hang in there sweetie your time will come wishing you luck and a bit of advise before the biospy take some motrin and don't do it on your lunch break it can be a little uncomfy down there...

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I think you are being monitored very well and the doctor's goal is to get you PG ASAP. The waiting is the hardest part. I am sorry.

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I am sorry you are going through this Jen but it seems that you are in good hands & the Dr is keeping a watchful eye. Try to remain positive & know that a baby is in the near future!!!!

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Hang in there

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Hi there. So sorry about the wait. I know, it ***** but it's really not that long if you think about it and it will go faster than you think. I have to wait too. I went in for my follow up blood work this am and my levels are still too high after my m/c so I have to go back in 2 weeks and hopefuly they will be low enough. Then Dr. Droesch will probably give me my new schedule. I don't know if I'm going to do a follow up appointment. Nothing was wrong with my cycle. It was just a bad embryo that cause the m/c. I might just talk to the dr over the phone for reassurance.

So, I'll probably start my BCP's with either my April or May cycle. After your testing, when do you think you'll start? We might be going at the same time! Which office do you use? They said this morning that they will most probably be in the new Melville office by April 1st!

Good luck and hang in there.

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Thanks all

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I know it's tough to be put on hold, but it's all for the best.
You will get your baby...it just takes some time.

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I am so sorry Next time you go into the office there is a study that was done by dr. kenigsberg actually on increased implantation rates after and endometrial biopsy, so it might be a good thing. I had one done with dr. brenner b4 my ivf.

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An endometrial biopsy is quick- though for me it was painful (but didn't last long).
They take a really thin straw type thing and twirl it (my dr. told me to think like how they twirl cotton candy onto the paper cone). They take a sample but it's a quick procedure. GL!

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I'm very sorry Jen. It's good to hear the doctor being so optimistic.