faithhope333
03-03-2003, 07:08 PM
hello all...wishing you the best and keeping you in my prayers. I responded poorly to my first IVF attempt and only produced 1 follicle. It got converted to an IUI, which failed. My RE told me I have the ovaries of a 43 year old, and I'm 38. He suggested a more aggressive IVF cycle using what's called a flare protocol which uses Lupron in conjunction with 2 stims. If this cycle doesn't work, my RE suggests donor eggs. I'm feeling low about it and am not looking forward to being on the stims again. This is not fair, but we all have our crosses to bear I suppose. I'm trying to be positive, but it's hard today. Tomorrow will be better. Anyone ever do a flare protocol?
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Mindoo
03-03-2003, 09:21 PM
Faithhope333,
No, I haven't had a flare protocol. Although, I might try my first IVF this summer. I'm 36 and have PCO.
I just wanted to wish you the best of luck this try. I completely understand about the situation of facing both infertility and age problems. My husband only wants to do a limited amount each year, and I'm afraid to stop trying - I keep thinking I don't have much time left.
And you are right about tommorrow being better, one day closer to being off the meds.
Take care and I'm sending gallons of baby dust your way.
Mindy
[This message has been edited by Mindoo (edited 03-03-2003).]
No, I haven't had a flare protocol. Although, I might try my first IVF this summer. I'm 36 and have PCO.
I just wanted to wish you the best of luck this try. I completely understand about the situation of facing both infertility and age problems. My husband only wants to do a limited amount each year, and I'm afraid to stop trying - I keep thinking I don't have much time left.
And you are right about tommorrow being better, one day closer to being off the meds.
Take care and I'm sending gallons of baby dust your way.
Mindy
[This message has been edited by Mindoo (edited 03-03-2003).]
JodyC
03-03-2003, 11:13 PM
Faithhope333,
I don't have an answer to your question, I just wanted to send some baby dust your way...............
I don't have an answer to your question, I just wanted to send some baby dust your way...............
kateisboo
03-04-2003, 09:53 PM
Faith - I'm going to be doing IVF in June (first and only attempt). I don't have any idea what a flare protocol is but I'm really curious. I do know my RE uses Lupron and a HANDFUL of other meds (literally a bagfull of stuff arrgggh) At our consult/initial visit, they talked a lot about using aspirin too, new and hopefully to increase bloodflow to repro. organs. I think that is interesting since I'm seeing an accupuncturist and using her herbs which DO THE SAME THING. Traditional medicine, just now doing what chinese med. has been doing for 1000's of years......Let me know about the flare thing. If anyone else knows please give info.....
babychula
03-04-2003, 10:15 PM
I too am going through my first IVF next month after 3 clomid failure cycles pretty scared and am 40. Wish me luck too and what is a flare etc.
mariemarc
03-05-2003, 12:48 AM
Hi faithhope333, Just wanted to give you words of encouragement. I have a friend who is 39 and after 4 failed IUI's just had her first flared IVF!! She is now pregnant!! So hang in there, ok. It will work out for you!!
(She took Lupron and then Repronex and Gonal F. Now she is on progesterone in oil shots and progesterone suppositories. She will be 6 weeks preggo this Friday!
Take Care, Marie
(She took Lupron and then Repronex and Gonal F. Now she is on progesterone in oil shots and progesterone suppositories. She will be 6 weeks preggo this Friday!
Take Care, Marie
JodyC
03-05-2003, 01:51 PM
Baby - good luck.. baby dust your way...
faithhope333
03-05-2003, 03:46 PM
Hello,
Thanks for all your words of encouragement! I am feeling much better. Went for my baseline b/w and u/s today and will probably start meds tonight.
Flare Protocol is when Lupron (or other GnRH agonist) is started on cycle day 2 in the same menstrual cycle that the eggs are retreived - instead of starting it a week prior to the start of menses. The idea is to take advantage of an initial "flare-up" response of FSH and LH release from the woman's own pituitary gland that usually occurs in the first 3 days of Lupron administration. Continuing Lupron for more than 3 days temporarily suppresses the pituitary gland so that it has very low output of FSH and LH.
The FSH product (e.g. Follistim, Gonal-F, Repronex) is then started on the following day (day 3). The idea is that the Lupron will stimulate release of a large amount of FSH (and LH) that will jump-start (flare-up) the follicles so that the person might have a better ovarian stimulation with more mature follicles and more eggs to utilize with IVF.
So, anyway, I'm ready to roll! Best wishes to all of you and let's stay in touch!
Thanks for all your words of encouragement! I am feeling much better. Went for my baseline b/w and u/s today and will probably start meds tonight.
Flare Protocol is when Lupron (or other GnRH agonist) is started on cycle day 2 in the same menstrual cycle that the eggs are retreived - instead of starting it a week prior to the start of menses. The idea is to take advantage of an initial "flare-up" response of FSH and LH release from the woman's own pituitary gland that usually occurs in the first 3 days of Lupron administration. Continuing Lupron for more than 3 days temporarily suppresses the pituitary gland so that it has very low output of FSH and LH.
The FSH product (e.g. Follistim, Gonal-F, Repronex) is then started on the following day (day 3). The idea is that the Lupron will stimulate release of a large amount of FSH (and LH) that will jump-start (flare-up) the follicles so that the person might have a better ovarian stimulation with more mature follicles and more eggs to utilize with IVF.
So, anyway, I'm ready to roll! Best wishes to all of you and let's stay in touch!
Jordansmom
03-12-2003, 04:31 PM
Hi all, I too an doing IVF. I start on the BCP's in two weeks after my period. Then learn to do the injections and the transfer will hopefully be beginning of May. lots of love, and luck to all those doing IVF. Anyone on the same track?
babychula
03-13-2003, 10:45 PM
jodyC
thanks I'm gonna need some baby dust my way.
thanks I'm gonna need some baby dust my way.
babychula
03-13-2003, 10:48 PM
I start my meds on 3/31 have a consultation with the doctor on 3/25.
Have any of you ladies have to be on birthcontrol the month before IVF?? I'm on them now ready to start IVF meds after my period this month. My doctor said he put me on them because it will not allow me to ovulate and will regulate all my hormones. It just sounds strange to me??
Have any of you ladies have to be on birthcontrol the month before IVF?? I'm on them now ready to start IVF meds after my period this month. My doctor said he put me on them because it will not allow me to ovulate and will regulate all my hormones. It just sounds strange to me??
vonnie
03-16-2003, 01:57 PM
Babychula,
No that isn't strange. My doc said I have to on b/c pills too. I thought that was the way they all do it.
No that isn't strange. My doc said I have to on b/c pills too. I thought that was the way they all do it.