Has anyone done any egg freezing & they were hormone receptive postive?
Im just asking as I'm running out of time chemo due to be booked in for end of march, I wonder if anyone suffered from ovarian stimulation.?
I've looked at the natural approach, mild IVF/ IVM
But still umming and uhhing about the injection & operation the ovarian stimulation.
Is it the whole process really that bad ?
Thanks
I have had fertility treatment but not in relation to cancer. I had clomid to stimulate egg production and whilst there were hormonal side effects to this, bit, short tempered, bit of anxiety, it was ok. But I did not have egg retrieval. I have four close friends who have had IVF over the years so they have had the whole process and I know it wasn’t without its challenges, the hormones do affect you, the actual removal is done via a needle via the vagina and usually quite quick. You’ll be allowed home usually within an hour or so of the operation and will get some cramping and a bit of spotting. I don’t recall any of them telling me it was incredibly painful or anything. Hopefully someone else will come along that can give you a more personal view, I know you’ve posted a couple of times about this so it’s a real worry and stress for you. The decision is yours always but I know all my friends, and I, would do it again if we needed to, if that helps, 5 beautiful children were the results. My opinion for what it’s worth is if you want children, do it. You don’t want to be on the other side of this with huge regrets you can’t resolve x
Hi, thanks ,
was reading a few things online, watching you tube , probably should never have google.
only just came off contraceptive patch end of November, I don't even know if my normal cycle has resumed or if anything is normal in my fertility cycle.
I remember oncologist saying I've only just come off my contraception , hinting mayb it wouldn't be right for me, but Im not sure, she said how do I feel in my gut , I Said I couldn't cope.
But yet my mind just won't rest.
I don't get on well with my hormones, I started to to get delusional on my period that's why I was put on the pill to balance my hormones, coming off of it I've been a mess emotional/ mentally.
I've even started getting period cramps even tho I had my last period few weeks ago, not sure if that was true period.
Update, so prior to my posts , and my Relentless worrying.
I've decided to ask some more questions and book in for a scan.
It may not work out I may not be able to manage any more then this but at least I tried.
I pushed as far as my mental health will let me go to this point.
I have like this button and if it goes too far, I just can't seem to go any further, my brain is like stop !! Otherwise I start getting headache, and feeling unwell mentally & physically.
So all I've got to go on is at least I tried.
The pains of already having preexisting mental health problems.
Thanks
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