Dummy transfer and 3D SIS

This was one appointment I wasn't looking forward to. Supposed to be the most invasive, "uncomfortable" procedure in IVF.

3D SIS:

3D saline infusion sonography (SIS) is done in the CRGH and involves an ultrasound scan whilst a small amount of saline is injected into the womb. Using the scan machine, the outline of the womb can be determined. A hysteroscopy involves putting a small scope into the womb to see if it is normal.

I was pleased that we were seen fairly close to our appointment time and not left to get anxious. I was told to turn up with a full bladder. I'd had a tea at home, some water, a coffee at the station, a glass of water with lunch, and a glass of water in the waiting room. I'd not been to the toilet since 10am. A quick scan revealed that my bladder "wasn't very full". Blimey, how much more should I have had!? It was good enough and they went ahead with the dummy embryo transfer. This was ok, a little uncomfortable, but only because they use a speculum. So it's no worse than a smear test.

I was then told to go to the toilet, and was back for the second part: 3D SIS. The doctor warned me I will probably experience some pain. I did! It was like bad period pain, but was over quite quickly. The pain only occurred at the end as the jelly like saline was pumped in. The pain is caused by the pressure. The scan revealed everything was ok. No issues or concerns. <relief>

I was given some antibiotics and told not to bath or swim, I was also given Norethisterone ready to take on 23rd August and told all the other drugs would be sent by Healthcare at Home as usual.

Early AF!

AF arrived today ! 5 days early. I now have my dummy Transfer and 3D SIS booked for next Wednesday 15th August.

Primolut tablets will start 23rd August.

I've worked out when I think everything else will be happening too. Does that mean I'm a control freak :-/

It all starts here

The day is here where I start the process (as opposed to the waiting, although there's still plenty more of that to come!)

First tablet this morning of Norethisterone, and a second this evening. I'll be taking this until Thursday 12th Jan inclusive. Here's hoping for no side effects!

I've looked up Norethisterone and found :

Type of medicine: Man-made form of progesterone
Used for: Problems with your periods
Breast cancer
Also called Primolut N®, Utovlan®
Available as Tablets

Norethisterone contains a hormone which is similar to the hormoneprogestogen that is naturally produced by the body. It is used to treat a number of menstrual cycle disorders. Norethisterone is also used to help treat breast cancer.

It is important for some people to start taking this medicine on a particular day of the menstrual cycle for a specific number of days. This depends on which condition is being treated.

Once you have finished taking a course of Norethisterone, you will usually have a menstrual bleed a few days after taking your last tablet.

I also read it can be used to delay menstruation, or control the timing.