The Endometrial Receptivity Analysis Test for IVF Success | ERA Test

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

What questions do you have about the ERA test? Let's chat!

[@veronicat2286]

thank your for this video it's so helpful. I am currently awaiting the results of my PGD tests on my only 2 embryos. This is our only chance here, and of course we want it to be successful. I want to ask my doctor to do an ERA test before we transfer (hopefully we have a normal embryo) I hope my clinic will do the ERA even before any transfers...

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Veronica Vacca thank you for watching! I hope your test results come back normal 🤞🏽 Yes, definitely ask your dr about the ERA test. Good luck ❤

[@aeshacruz8227]

Is that like an hsg?

[@MM-jw3cd]

Hi!!! I am having a biopsy done next Thursday! My doctor said it’s only one biopsy done on the day we would have transferred an embryo, so I wonder why you and Laura Laws did two? Should I ask my doctor?! Thank you!!

[@jovannayanez9568]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey Do you feel that the test help you? I had 3 transfers and two have failed 😭😭😭

[@Whatz_upB]

I also had two failures of IVF cycles and by you saying that this is a good test to do because it tells you when to do your transfer really gave me hope💞thank you so much

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

You're very welcome! Best of luck love ❤

[@ampmmccoy1229]

You're on the right track to getting your little one this year!!!! Sorry that test sucked so much. Things we go through for our future kids 😊

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Thank you! Yes, I know, we go through sooo much!!

[@mrslivinginhope]

You are too funny. Valium train. Thank you for sharing. I asked my IVF nurse about this yesterday and she said at their clinic it's done after multiple failed cycles. She then suggested I talk to the RE about it. Hoping everything works out for you. You are such an inspiration.😊

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Thank you! I hope you are able to get the information you need about it from your RE! I appreciate your kind words! :)

[@momo5592]

Another lady who I follow on KZbin did this before her successful pregnancy. She's called Chasing Joy and is about 32 weeks along now. All the very best as you go through this journey.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Momo oh yes! I'm familiar with her! Thank you ❤

[@magicalmomlaura]

ERA is no joke! I'm not sure how you survived much less went into the 2nd biopsy without valium! You are brave!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Laura Laws it's definitely no joke! Thanks love ❤

[@ashleyjackson5779]

Thank you for this much needed video . I recently had a failed ivf FET and my doctor recommended the endometrial biopsy.

[@michellew5388]

LOL I'm all about the Valium train for this test! And you summed it up--"it's terrible; I hope I never have to do it again!" I'm glad you made it through OK. You're in my thoughts for good results!!!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Makeup with Michigan Michelle 😂😂 Thank you!!

[@celtkees]

Thanks for posting. My next steps are an ERA test after my failed transfer. I was hoping it wasn't a painful procedure

[@rachealrumbo3806]

Thanks for the update. Still praying for you. Pray for Becca.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Racheal Rumbo Thank you for your prayers! I will continue to pray for Becca as well ❤

[@TxBeautyQueen83]

I just had one and girl! I cried. It was intense.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

It was so intense! I hope the results give you the answers you need 💖

[@SimplyTanika]

Ouch, ouch, ouch!! My cervix and uterus started contracting while I was watching this. Cervix clamping and valium train sound like they should ALWAYS go together. Ok, I have questions. They gave you PIO before the biopsy. Don't they want to see how much P4 your body is creating on it's own? Or will they start with PIO no matter what and then add on more progesterone based on the ERA test? I read somewhere that the ERA can also inform the timing of when the transfer happens, as it was discovered that some transfers were happening too soon. Also, for your FET, do you have to start all over with the meds? I'm thinking you have to do the PIO or some other progesterone, but is it another box of all those needles? Thanks for sharing these details it was very informative! If I ever get an RE to agree to move me from IUI to IVF I'll be ready!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Simply Tanika lol it was painful just talking about it 😣 The purpose is to mimic a frozen embryo cycle, so I had to do the PIO to determine the level of progesterone on CD21 and CD23, just as it would be in an FET cycle! And correct, the ERA can be used to determine the optimal transfer day! Interestingly, ERA biopsies can also be used to screen for cancer. Yep, lucky me! I get to do this all over again to prepare to bring home my embabies ☺

[@SimplyTanika]

Wow. I'm rooting for you. You got this, needles be damned! Sending you positive vibes, prayers and lots of baby dust! XOXO

[@ebo5236]

How I describe it: it feels like someone took a skinny scissor like clamp and cut a piece of my guts from the inside and the so called “period like cramps” feels like they yanked my belly button from the inside. Horrible! I cried afterwards, it was very traumatic for me.

[@torriehumes5081]

I felt the same! My results came back inconclusive so now I have to get another one instead of my transfer this cycle, I just want to cry

[@Dsmithny]

Through my whole experience I never heard of this. Thanks for the information. This sounds not ok and very painful. April was a luck month for me girl. Best wishes for you and your family❤️

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Dream Rodrigues Thanks for watching, it was very painful!! I pray April is my month ❤ I appreciate your well wishes!

[@TamikiaTTCandBeyond]

In my initial discussions with my RE on IVF I asked about this test and he stated that he would be willing to perform it after one failed transfer. I was hoping to be able to do it before as I've had no bfps, but I feel better knowing that I don't have to risk multiple failures before finding answers with this test.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Tamikia TTC Ironically I know a girl doing the ERA test even before ever doing a transfer. I guess it depends on the RE. I understand both sides -you don't know if you need the test unless you have a failed transfer or multiple miscarriages, but at the same time you want to try to avoid those things. The test is so painful and expensive, I would recommend doing it only if you ABSOLUTELY had to.

[@TamikiaTTCandBeyond]

You're right. I'm busy trying to fix it before I know if it's broken. I'm okay with waiting to see if the first transfer works. The mind set is on not wasting any embryos, but I guess you have to try first.

[@mariaoliver4067]

Thank you for the video! It is really helpful. I will be having the biopsy in 3 weeks and I am terrified. I hope you are over with all this and you already have your baby.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Good luck! Yes, I have! I'll be posting more updates soon 💖

[@Tristina_Rose]

Praying you get your miracle this year 💓 I’m new to your channel...you’re so pretty!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

TheBombards Thank you! Welcome to the party 🤗 I appreciate you watching ❤

[@dee8261]

Can’t wait to see the results girlfriend ❤️❤️❤️you’re lucky!!!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

InBetweenDreams I can't wait either! Fly out to AZ and have my RE do the test for you 😂

[@dee8261]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey Haha I WISH! I’d def come visit you if I did lol showing up on your doorstep like haaaaaay girl 🤣

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

InBetweenDreams haha as long as you bring cute little Anthony with you 😍

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you😊. My transfer just failed and I am going to ask for a ERA 😁

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

So sorry to hear! Yes, please ask your doctor if the ERA is right for you!

[@lilithssilvermoon3208]

Christine Hoffman mine did too 🥺😢. I’m going to begin another cycle this month (February 2020) I need to get the ERA test done

[@MIKECAMILLE]

sending blessings to you and your growing family.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

MIKE&CAMILLE Thank you so much 💕

[@reignruyolty8108]

This was awesome information to know. Thank you!!

[@oceanbaby4521]

You're too cute I love your energy sweetheart. Keep that joy during this process you are almost there, and this month is almost over April will be here before you know it. You are so strong I am in expectation with you for your pregnancy. I know it will work for you this time around I have crazy faith with you honey. I am praying for you, you will be pregnant and I call you a Happy mother of children. I love y'all until next time sweetheart I await your good report😍😘

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Thank you, Deidre Fultz!☺ you're so right, March is halfway over, April will be here soon! I appreciate your faith ❤

[@ThelifeofMyticca]

Great video!!! We are thinking about this route!! Good info!!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

The life of Myticca! Thanks! Let me know if you have questions ❤

[@KarlaSellsRE]

Thank you so much for posting this video. My ERA is scheduled for April 30th and based on what you described, I will definitely request to be placed on the Valium train, hahaha. After PGS testing I only have one good embryo so I spoke to my doctor and he agreed to the ERA. This is our 2nd and last round of IVF. At 40 yrs old, this is my last shot (pun intended 😊). Round 1: 21 eggs, 10 mature, 10 fertilized, 5 survived day 5, none viable in PGS testing. Round 2: 21 eggs, 21 mature, 18 fertilized, 8 survived day 5, 1 lucky one passed PGS.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Karla Fonseca 😂😂 Yes please get on the valium train! Wishing you lots of luck and hopefully you get results you need to move forward and have a success transfer! I hate how much IVF is a numbers game, it's hard to experience such a drop in numbers from day to day. I pray this 1 little one is it for you ❤

[@Alexiax]

Good luck with everything! Does insurance cover this at all? I’m wondering what the cost is? Do you always have to do it twice? Thank you!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

alexiax obrien Thanks! I mentioned the costs and put more info in the description box. It was about $1500 and was not covered by insurance. Most doctors only do 1 biopsy

[@Whatz_upB]

Thank you so much. I needed this because i had ask the nurse was it painful because my tolerance for pain is so low🤦🏽‍♀️to the point when i have cramps it causes me to pass out but she said it wasn’t that bad. I’ll just make sure I’ll take meds before i go. I do my biopsy June 17th.

[@kristinakinzel8176]

At the end of January we had to use an egg donor with my husband sperm when they implanted everything looked great but of course it was a fail and now we are scheduling for the era test sometime in April we have to wait for my cycle to start just wanting to know how everyone is doing with this I'm not good with pain

[@allaymuse8101]

Hello do you think maybe this test would compare to an HSG test ? i have my era test this Monday the 13 /2020.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

The ERA gives more information related to Frozen embryo transfers and the amount of progesterone in your uterine lining!

[@lilithssilvermoon3208]

Allay Muse I also had the HSG test done- the test results came back great! I need to have the ERA done and I’m going to begin soon- I’m on my fourth transfer now. I’ve had three failed- two did not implant and I had one very early miscarriage at five weeks and two days. I hope the ERA test works for me

[@allaymuse8101]

@@lilithssilvermoon3208 wonderful . i had both done and honestly the era was a bit more intense as far as pain goes but is quick nest thing you know is done . my era result was pre -receptive 50/50 of the women get that result that just means you need more progesterone in my case one more day of PIO. I had the Era done last month this month i did my first transfer on the 7th tomorrow will be a week . I am planning to test tomorrow first thing in the morning . and to be honest i am super nervous i am praying for a BFP only God knows is all in his hands . Will be my rainbow baby i lost my first baby last year on the same month .The Era test was recommended to us because we had 5 embryos PGS tested 2 normal .this is my first time doing IVF since we are not getting any younger and lost my first baby due to heartbeat stop at 8 weeks . Infertility is a very hard road and ivf is a crazy roller coaster of emotions. best of luck for you hun .

[@lilithssilvermoon3208]

Allay Muse Omgosh! I’m pulling for you! Please keep me updated- I’m so excited for you. Yeah I’ve had the three failed IVF’s Transfers. The first one was no implantation and the second one I miscarried at 5 weeks and 2 days, i think. The last one. Feb 1st. It was implantation failure again. So I’m hoping this will be the next shot that I can get pregnant and stay pregnant. I’m not getting any younger either. I’m 50 years old 😆😊 but I’m in good health- I’ve had every single test under the IVF sun and I’m still having this issue. I’ve paid in the upwards of 54k the past year trying to make a go at this. I even did acupuncture. I’ve done everything. All my tests come back positive but I still don’t have any answers. 😭 hopefully this will be it. I just got off my Estrace and PIO. I should start my period soon I hope so we can get started with it. I’m be sending you good juju and thinking about you. Message me on Instagram @naedeeutah. I’d love to chat with you. Keep me posted please 🥰😉😘💕💕💕💕

[@allaymuse8101]

@@lilithssilvermoon3208 baby dust for all of us please. 2020 is our year honey . I ma Honeydew75. Do you have any kids ? i do my paws patrols 2 super sweet girls Pitt bulls.

[@jen5689]

Hi there, I have 2 frozen embryos left. I"m thinking of doing ERA testing, but wondering how much this will delay the transfer by. Will you be able to share your mock cycle protocol and mock and real fet schedule? Were you on PIO? Did you go on birth control pill prior to doing your mock cycle? Then did you go back on birth control pill again prior to doing the actual transfer?

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Yes it delays transfer but only by one cycle. The mock cycle is done exactly as you would for an actual transfer. Birth control to regulate your cycle then in my case PIO & Estradiol, ERA biopsy then you do it all over again in preparation for transfer. Best of luck ❤

[@Chitowndym]

Thank you keep sending videos we are considering IVF too cause of my hubbies low sperm count.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Thanks for watching Nicole Yancy! IVF can be one of the best options when battling MFI. Let me know if you have questions ❤ I'm doing a detailed video soon about the whole IVF process.

[@Chitowndym]

Yes I do have questions, do you have an email address I can contact you? I had instagram but took a social media break a few months ago, you know when TTC being on social media can be depressing with all the pregger announcements lol. Its good to connect with people you can relate too. Thanks!

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Nicole Yancy Trust me, I understand! I have to unplug sometimes because it becomes too much! My email is [e-mail]

[@3FrenchManicures]

So after your egg retrieval how long did it take to do the ERA and then the transfer? Can you break it down for me week by week and what you did? I’m trying to understand the timeline of all this.... im currently going to have my egg retrieval in 8 days then expected to do the ERA and wonder how long that’s going to take typically

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Hi! Everything is based on your cycle! So in order to prepare for each step you have to wait to get a new cycle. A retrieval, ERA, and transfer could all easily happen in three different months! Best of luck!

[@Mommyingthis]

Hey girl! Thanks for sharing. We had a 2 failed ivf cycles and a miscarriage at 9 weeks. We did an era, and it showed I was ready for transfer 12 hours earlier. Did another cycle and it didn’t stick ): Any thoughts or advice? 2 embryos left.

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

I'm so sorry! Glad the ERA test gave you some answers! How about further testing (sonohysterogram) PGS testing for final embryos, acupuncture...? Good luck ❤

[@Mommyingthis]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey yep have done all of the above.

[@s.stevens4520]

@@Mommyingthis Time to move on to a new doctor!

[@Mommyingthis]

My Era is Tuesday!!! Thanks for the video! And congrats on your blessing 💕👍🏻

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

tintin1887 Good luck! Thanks ❤

[@vandanadahiya5199]

Did u bleed after era testing

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

Just spotting if I remember correctly!

[@tsmith1495]

Do they use it for iui

[@FruitfulMyFertilityJourney]

t baldwin I think its just for IVF! But I've seen some people do the ERA test to screen for other issues and found reasons why they haven't been able to get pregnant naturally.

[@tsmith1495]

Fruitful: My Fertility Journey yes