13 Days after Embryo Transfer No Symptoms

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Are you anxiously awaiting the results of your IVF cycle? Then, you could be at the final round of IVF, which is embryo transfer. If so, this article will guide you through the significance of having symptoms versus not having symptoms after 13 days of ET. 

Embryo transfer is a critical stage in the in vitro fertilization process. It’s because if the implantation succeeds then you can expect a happy pregnancy. After this stage, some of you might start getting symptoms and some will not. 

Women who don’t experience any symptoms could be even more anxious after ET. But, is it important to take too much stress? Continue reading to know it in detail. 

Is it normal to have no symptoms 13 days after embryo transfer?

It’s a huge YES. Many couples had successful pregnancy results with no symptoms after embryo transfer. 

Many fertility experts suggest the couples wait at least two weeks post the embryo transfer. This duration is crucial for the implantation process. Once the transfer is completed, an embryo takes time to implant in the uterine lining and starts producing pregnancy (hCG) hormones. 

Therefore, these hormones are the fundamental reason for the symptoms after embryo transfer. That’s why women get stressed and anxious if they don’t get any of such early pregnancy symptoms. 

But, don’t lose hope. There are many women who never experienced signs after day 1 to 14, and still get pregnant successfully.

Symptoms from Day 1 to 14 Post Embryo Transfer

Days Signs
1 and 2
No specific symptoms
3 and 4
Mild cramping and spotting
5 and 6
Cramping, bloating, and spotting
7 and 8
Breast sensitivity and fatigue
9 and 10
Nausea, increased urination, and breast tenderness
11 and 12
Increased smelling sense, mood swings, and darkened areolas
13 and 14
Missed period and continued symptoms of early pregnancy

What are the usual symptoms one gets 13 days after embryo transfer?

It is clear that women can get pregnant after embryo transfer without any symptoms. Now, let’s take a glance at some common signs after 13 days of ET. These are quite similar to signs of early pregnancy.

Light spotting or bleeding

Light spotting is the very first sign you get after ET. Do you know why? When an embryo starts to implant into the uterine wall, the small capillaries in the wall could get ruptured. As a result, you experience mild bleeding, which also indicates successful pregnancy. 

 

Menstrual bleeding is completely different from implantation bleeding, so make sure you don’t get confused.

Tender or sore breasts

Sore breasts after embryo transfer is quite normal. It can be either due to successful embryo implantation or side effects of injectable and oral progesterone. Therefore, you can wait sometime or immediately make a call to the doctors to clarify their doubts.

Cramping and pelvic pain

Stretching of the uterine muscles is the important reason for cramping and pelvic pain. It happens because the muscle contracts and expands to adjust according to the embryo’s presence in the womb. 

 

Similar to breast sensitivity, cramp and pelvic pain also indicates both successful pregnancy and normal menstrual cramps after ET (if it is extremely severe, painful, and uncomfortable).

Fatigue and tiredness

Women who undergo the IVF treatment may sense extra tiredness and fatigue, because of medications. So, taking adequate rest is essential post the embryo transfer. 

 

On the other hand, increased progesterone due to successful embryo implantation also results in fatigue and tiredness.

Nausea

Nausea followed by vomiting is the early and normal pregnancy symptom. Therefore, you can consider this sign of successful embryo implantation. You don’t want to worry about this, avoid having an empty stomach, eat light snacks, and don’t include sweet or greasy foods.

Vaginal discharge

Changes in vaginal discharge is associated with medical lubricants used before embryo transfer. But, when you experience more vaginal discharge than normal post the 7 days of ET. 

 

Particularly, when the discharge is in white and thick consistency, then it indicates the success of transfer.

Delayed periods

It also means both positive and negative signs post ET. Hormone fluctuations can cause delayed or absence of periods from your due date. On the contrary, a missed or delayed period is a sign of a happy pregnancy. 

 

However, don’t decide anything by yourself. Make sure to visit the fertility clinic and confirm your pregnancy.

No Symptoms After Embryo Transfer Success Stories

According to fertility experts, 10 to 15% of women don’t experience any symptoms post ET. They also advise the couples to wait for a few more days or consult their doctor to know about their health condition and success of ET.  

 

Here is a success story of a couple who didn’t experience any symptoms after embryo transfer. After years of trying for conception, Supriya and her husband chose IVF treatment.  

 

With the best fertility doctor’s advice, they begin the in vitro fertilization treatment. After the embryo transfer, Supriya felt anxious when she came to know that other women experience immediate signs like fatigue, nausea, and sore breasts. 

 

Even after many days, she can’t notice any of these signs. But, she decided to stay positive and followed the doctor’s advice: maintain a healthy diet, rest well, and take her medicine on time. 

 

Finally, the day of the pregnancy test arrived. Supriya is quite nervous, but had hope and she received the good news that she is pregnant.

Last few words

In conclusion, the phase after embryo transfer will be an emotional roller coaster for couples. Especially, when you don’t experience any of the common post embryo transfer symptoms. Still, don’t lose hope, because everyone’s body reacts differently to fertility medications and procedures. 

 

Don’t hesitate to open about such things to your gynecologist and also, never  confirm anything by yourself. Seeking medical advice is invaluable and most important throughout the IVF treatment. So, make a visit to the fertility clinic and stay stress-free and positive after embryo transfer.

FAQs

No, just stay calm one more day. Fertility experts suggest at least 10 to 14 days wait after embryo transfer. The most important reason for this accuracy of pregnancy test results. 

 

The hCG levels in blood will be low post the first two weeks of embryo transfer. So, this condition can impact the pregnancy results. While testing before 14 days may give negative results even if you’re pregnant.

There is no evidence that stress impacts your body post embryo transfer. But, prioritizing self-care activities is essential to enhance your mood and reduce anxiety after ET. 

 

So, keep yourself engaging with the activities you love. Go for gentle walks, read favorite books, listen to music, do deep breathing exercise, meditate, and do all your favorite activities.

Implantation failure also could happen after embryo transfer. 

Severe bleeding, vaginal discharge, or discomfort, absence of pregnancy symptoms and negative pregnancy test results after 15 days of ET, and high fever are some negative signs after embryo transfer. 

 

So, when you experience any of them, you must consult the doctor to know your health condition.

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Dr. Rukkayal Fathima

Dr Rukkayal Fathima, India's Leading Gynaecologist and the best fertility doctor in Chennai. She has 11+ years of experience and treated 1000+ patients. She finished her M. S., Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Institute of Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Madras Medical College), Chennai. She is a visiting consultant at St. Isabelle Hospital, Motherhood Hospital, Rainbow Hospital & Mehta Hospital. Dr Rukkayal Fathima specialises in Obstetrics care, Early Pregnancy Scan, IVF, ICSI, TESA/Micro TESE, Menopause advice, Gynaecological surgeries and endoscopy. She is a Co-Founder of Hive Fertility, the Best Fertility Center in Chennai.

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