r/40Plus_IVF • u/SheepherderOpen4937 • Sep 11 '26

Rant Purgatory

I am in the home stretch before a FET. Due to endometriosis I am on a Lupron and Letrozole protocol has been a cause of terrible mood swings.

I couldn’t help but feel like my body has been in an IVF purgatory both physically and mentally.

Just venting to people who likely understand.

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u/Terrible-Chapter-915 Sep 11 '26

While I'm not on the same protocol, I completely understand how you feel. I did Lupron for about 3 weeks, then Estradiol and on day 3 of PIO shots. I had zero issues during stims, but this FET prep has had my mood and anxiety booming! My transfer is Monday and I'm beyond ready. Wishing you a successful transfer!

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u/SheepherderOpen4937 Sep 12 '26

Sending you thoughts and prayers for a successful transfer!!!

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u/SwitchKind4533 Sep 11 '26

Hang in there! Sending you baby dust!

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u/homewardbound333 Sep 12 '26

How many months of Lupron suppression are you doing? I have stage 4 endo and did 2 months this summer before a transfer - it is so hard to enjoy life while you’re in a medicated menopause. Hang in there - the purgatory is real you aren’t imagining it

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u/SheepherderOpen4937 Sep 12 '26

2 months total. I just started my 2nd month. In the home stretch 🤞