During the 2 week wait between embryo transfer and the pregnancy test (called the 2ww), a frequently overwhelming concern with patients is the fate of the embryos transferred into the uterus. It’s natural for every woman to want to know the outcome of her IVF cycle. Once the 2ww commences, every minute can feel like hours so it’s understandable for women to feel that the 2ww is the longest 2 weeks of their lives.
It’s not uncommon for women in the 2ww phase to become hypersensitive to even the slightest changes or sensations in their body. Many women have complaints of symptoms such as tingling in the breast, nipple soreness, a sensation of pulling of the pelvic muscles, frequent urination, vaginal discharge and nausea. With each new sensation, the question returns to her mind. “Am I pregnant?” This all important question lingers whether acknowledged or not. Her endearing spouse adds fuel to the fire by daily queries about how she feels.
Some women find themselves drawn to the vast knowledge of the internet and become almost obsessed with reading reviews and articles about other women and the symptoms they developed during the 2ww. This behavior can mitigate some of the wait time and it can alleviate some of the anxiety for some women. Dr. Malpani recommends against this however, because many women will panic if they are not experiencing the same symptoms. Others imagine that they are pregnant, or at least that they are having the same symptoms they read about. The IVF clinic is available to help with concerns and should be your first source of information.
Is it possible to experience symptoms so early in the
pregnancy that a woman will know she is pregnant before the pregnancy test is
performed? For further information,
please read more at http://www.drmalpani.com/the-2-ww-and-ivf.htm
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