estrogen primed microdose lupron flare protocol karela

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Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. 0000001169 00000 n I'm the poster child for lupron flair. Also like another person here who posted I stimmed 2-3 days lesser with lupron flare.. I badly want to be a mom. does your doctor use a medication called "orlissa" ? Best of luck! Thanks all, I really appreciate all of you in this forum. Get weekly updates on baby and your body. Each month is different and that 4 eggs could have been just an off month and not a predictor of your future cycles. So, I'm 39 with Amh of 0.07 (undetectable) and FSH of 9. 0000000960 00000 n April '14 Planning IVF attempt #3. Thanks! ER #1: primed with aygestin, antagonist protocol (225 gonal f and 150 menopur, no omnitrope) baseline AFC (8 or 9 not sure), 5 follicles growing, 5 retrieved (estradiol 1200), all matured and fertilized, 2 day 6, 1 euploid. Been feeling lonely lately as friends and family are getting pregnant around me (even friends who also struggled with fertility issues), so looking for somewhere else to hopefully find people to connect with. I just had my first cycle cancelled last week due to no response and I h, A lot of women on the board have asked me what I have done between IVF#2 and IVF#3 in order to get such a drastic improvement in results (number of eggs, fertilization, and I even have frozen embryos this time - crazy). At 39, you still have a good chance. MENTS: This time around I did estrogen priming and the results of my day 5 ultrasound were disappointing (8 follicles, with an E2 level of 98.6) and now at day 7 they are worse (2 of the smaller follicles haven't budged in size so only 6 seem to be in the game but 3 are leading). I am currently priming with growth hormone waiting for my period. Long Lupron protocol. I did estrogen priming with no BCP for this cycle (in addition to several other changes). thanks! First ivf was luteal lupron protocol. Microdose Lupron Flare Protocol. sometimes a bcp is used for this same purpose. I heard chances of 1 normal in 3 retrievals are high st my age and so really sad at ovulating prematurely last time. The most commonly prescribed stimulation protocol in the United States uses BCPs, leuprolide acetate (Lupron) to prevent ovulation, gonadotropins such as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) or human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) to cause the eggs to develop, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to cause the eggs to mature, and progesterone to New Braunfels, TX 78130, 18707 Hardy Oak Blvd, Ste. Some of these involve the use of oral medications, such as Clomid or Femara in addition to gonadotropins. We started our IVF journey in 2014. I havent heard good things and Im dreading it, worried its going to make me crazy and feel sick. I'm almost 36 and have been TTC for 2.5 years. I went through Dr. Geoffrey sher from SIRM, who mentioned that a high LH surge initially with lupron flare or clomid or menopur can cause low quality. Lupron Depot is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer (but does not treat the cancer itself). IVF 1 - on BCP protocol. I did my first IVF at 39 got 3 embryos with one pgta normal. 8 fertilized w/ IC, Im about to do a frozen embryo transfer but I have very thin uterine lining. What now - IUI, Adoption, Donor Eggs or Donor Embryos, Retire Early?! Fraternal girls born Dec 2010 2011 Dec-Natural BFP M/C at 8.5 wks 2012 Dec-Natural BFP . Did one cycle of IVf with 450 of gonal F and then cetrotide and ovidrel. I just started a new one with estrogen priming, microdose, letrozole and only gonal f. No menopur. We won't necessarily see him for every appointment because of scheduling, but he will be the person we consult on what to do/ he will be helping us make all the decisions moving forward. I had 6 unexplained failure FETs. We ve tried PRPs, neupojin, Hello, I just joined and first post. With IVF#2, I got 16 eggs, 15 of which were mature. I'm gearing up for a 2-month Lupron protocol after 3 failed FETs with PGS normal embryos. You can read up on estrogen priming (also . I'm looking for some insight on the microdose lupron protocol. 5 retrieved, 3 fertilized, 2 transferred on day 3, none froze, BFN. Clomid+ 150 iu follistim+150iu menopur and GH every other day. You're on your 4th so you should have a lot of good info guiding your RE in this direction For me, I did 3 IUIs with 6 follies initially, then 4, then only 2, respectively, and on IVF#1 I had only 2 follies so we canceled and just did IUI, all of this BFN, and IVF#2 only had ONE follie which we did the ER w/ICSI and it didn't fertilize. Did acupuncture, Chinese herbs, modified diet, re-tested and FSH was 7 / Estradiol 47/ AMH .4 Thanks! This is a community for those who have gotten pregnant after a struggle with infertility. I'm gearing up for my 4th IVF cycle next month. A Comparison of the Microdose Leuprolide Protocol vs. Luteal Phase Ganirelix Protocol in Women Who Are or Who Are Predicted to be Low Responders (LR) The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. I'm on day 8 of stim meds and only have 1 follicle at 13, and 4 others under 9. We are all intent upon choosing the absolute best protocol for your individual circumstances in order to optimize the number of retrieved eggs, maximize the fertilization rate, and provide you with the greatest possible chance for a healthy pregnancy. He is suggesting microdose lupron flare with GH. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table, Micro flare protocol success and different priming options. In patients with low egg reserve, this combination may exert . I did 9 IVF attempts in 2 years - high stim, low stim, mid-stim, estrogen-priming. We use during the pill from person through luteal phase. IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron I'm very puzzled as why my RE will recommend something that could potentially cause my c, Hi ladies, I had elevated anticardiolipins. Hi has anyone done a MENOPUR only cycle? Because my follicle growth was so dysfunctional during my first round my doctor has decided to try a microdose lupron flare protocol starting with 5 weeks of birth control which ends on Monday. Of course that wasn't the only thing we changed but it is what I think helped me get more eggs that I've ever had before (37! Estrace(90 tabs)-estrogen For those of you unfamiliar, mini stim is for poor responders who don't have much luck in obtaining a large number of eggs. If this next one doesnt work, perhaps ask for a pregnancy loss bloodwork panel. MII oocytes with the microdose flare group. [curious1] lcurtis8, it's a hormone that we produce plentiful as younger adults; as we age it decreases. When I talked with ccrm on the phone, it sounds like I'll be doing EPP with my next cycle (also #4 for me!).. Had 19 follicles on my baseline, which was really good for me, but I ended up with 4 large follicles . We started our second cycle on Friday (7th). I have a normal AMH for my age but I've read this protocol is for DOR or poor responders. As access age, Tarlatzis BC. Five days before her last BCP, she will start Lupron. Any success stories ? Im in LA but able to travel anywhere. I have my egg retrieval on Thursday & was curious if anyone had similar timing & wanted to be my buddy. Thank you. 0000017388 00000 n I think that also marginally cost me less since I was replacing 2-3 days of menopur+gonal with lupron.. Ymmv. Info about me: I'm 33, DH 31. HOORAY. So- that's what's going on. Good luck on thursday. Thank you! No matter how you got here, we understand where you've been and where you're going. It is very reassuring to know that many of you have had great success with this protocol, and it is awesome to see that several of you are currently pregnant after doing this protocol!! Kate's IF Blog. My first two cycles yielded one lousy frozen each. I'm going to talk to the doctor soon about our options. 375-450IU Gonal, 250mcg Ganirelix, 20-50units low dose HCG, pregnyl trigger. Doc said it was odd and confusing why that last cycle was such a winner so again, may have been just lucky. Aug. '13 Attempt at IVF #1 with Lurpon Flare- Canceled due to ovulation through Lupron. So we didnt biopsy & test then freeze. I recently suffered a miscarriage at 7 weeks. Not attempted transferring anything yet. It seems to be less common, since most clinics batch cycle, and this one is based off your individual cycle. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. it helps prevent ovulation - 1/8 tablet or 1/4 tablet, inserted vaginally, overnight (and i use a special silicone plug, AND, /the inner plunger from a tampon applicator/, to push the plug deeper or else it slides out if you need to use the loo, during the night. You and your husband will start your Doxycycline antibiotics today. Well, if any of you can share tips, advice, experiencesI would greatly appreciate it! In the regular IVF protocol, Lupron and BCP are used for at least 2 weeks before ovarian stimulation. I just finished day 4 of gonal, microdose and letrozole. It is used for patients who are "low responders." Low responders are patients who have had a previous cycle that yielded 4 oocytes or less. Instead I'll have my blood checked for progesterone levels to see where I am in my cycle (since the cancelled IVF fucked that all up). Hi ladies,My RE proposed for my IVF#5 the micro flare protocol with BCP priming. In Focus. We did IVF in January with high dose meds- follistim 375, menopur 75, antagoni, About me - I'm 42, turning 43 in October. 14 and 13. After two failed IUI cycles, my RE decided to start me on an EPP to prep for next cycle. I did that protocol for 3 IUI's and subsequent IVF and it turns out I'm a low responder with DOR, so that is not the right protocol for me. Short Lupron (Microdose or Flare) Protocol for IVF. In the regular IVF protocol, Lupron and BCP are used for at least 2 weeks before ovarian stimulation. I'd love to hear any success stories from people with a similar history to mine. This is the last round of treatment we'll be able to afford and I'm starting to get a lot of anxiety since stims are starting next weekend. Thin Lining - stim protocol - suggestions? Amazing! 0000009266 00000 n So i'm hoping in the downtown I can get my eggs up to good quality! I go in for a check Thursday am. Estrogen Primed Antagonist Protocol. The most commonly prescribed stimulation protocol in the United States uses BCPs, leuprolide acetate (Lupron) to prevent ovulation, gonadotropins such as follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) or human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG) to cause the eggs to develop, human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) to cause the eggs to mature, and progesterone to support the lining. Following. An EPP for your friend. IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP In the regular IVF protocol, Lupron and BCP are used for at least 2 weeks before ovarian stimulation. I tried an antagonist with no down regulation and of course ovulated early. Microdose Lupron Flare Protocol. :) I was a low responder my first round as well, only 1 frozen blast that didn't stick. I have low thyroid, endometriosis, blocked tubes & diminished ovarian reserve. After the 6th negative pregnancy test, they did a "pregnancy loss" bloodwork panel. I am really getting tired of everything and is on the verge of giving up. But I'll let you know if I respond better! Significantly fewer eggs than follicles? NATURAL EFFORTS: 1st pregnancy and miscarriage in Dec/Jan 2016, successfully treated miscarriage with mis, Hi Ladies, My husband is 39. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. Only got 1 mature egg and embryothat didnt make it. Has anyone used this protocol and had any success? 0000001323 00000 n In this regimen, a patient will take BCPs for 3-4 weeks. Only 1 retrieved, which didnt fertilize. Now.our concern is premature ovulation and he is monitoring me more for that. Dr. C will now be our doctor point of contact! 2TFR'ed. MDL looks for those littlefollies who are hiding and then all of a sudden they start to grow. I'm looking for any feedback on microflare protocol using microdose lupron and ICSI. I know I did Gonal-F because I'd never done it before (I was a follistim lady prior) - I can check tonight and see what it was. My doctor refunded some costs and wants me to try again. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. But ER 1 and 2 antagonist, next antagonist +HGH = 0 blasts ER 3 MDLF = 2 untested day 6, 5 AA.. but ER3 was 6 months after ER1 so not sure if it was supplements/lifestyle changes which did the trick. Dr. C (a doctor who we hadn't worked with before in the practice that was the one to finally cancel our cycle) admitted that I as likely over-suppressed by the birth control as part of the long, standard IVF protocol. -DOR diagnosis. But other doctors have mentioned that it is great for women with DOR. [Sheri] What is DHEA? Estrogen Primed Microdose Lupron Flare Protocol. My AFC was 7 on day 3. Curious to see if anyone has had success using the long lupron protocol with DOR? It was my first IVF after a failed IUI. :), I'm confused by all the information out there for women over 40. Results were 13 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 2 fertilized, 2 transferred Day 3, and 1 baby boy. My first retrieval resulted in no viable embryos. Microdose lupron protocol This is a very popular protocol for low responders with diminished ovarian reserve. Round Three Result 6/25: BFN Transfered a blast and early blast and froze one. [CLC] Can the use of Femara for 5 days with stimulants hurt the egg quality? Has anyone done this Lupron STOP protocol? I did microflare lupron after being diagnosed with elevated FSH. Find advice, support and good company (and some stuff just for fun). Life is wild just never give up. Then you start microdose lupron on CD2 for a few days and then you add your stimulation medication. An EPP for you. Anyone have anything reassuring to say about it? 18 0 obj<>stream What my clinic is proposing, however, is starting. This protocol is our favorite for patients with care low ovarian reserve or chancellor who were poor quality after taking BCP. MENTS..I am now 17 wks pg from that cycle. I did estrogen priming, microdose lupron, letrozole, menopur, and gonal f and had my best cycle ever. How many days do you take menopur for IVF? I didn't respondall thatwell to my Follistim-Ganirelex protocol during IVF #1 and my RE told me today he's going to try this for #2. They said I would, I just completed a second round of IVF/ICSI. Anyone have good success? EPP Antagonist was not a good protocol for me. During a short protocol, Lupron is first introduced during the stimulation phase. BFN Please share your stories..how long did you stim for? Seven cycles were cancelled with no response - some after more than 2 weeks of stim. I had 4 but 3 stopped growing around day 6 so they weren't frozen. Er 4: sep 2020 - same protocol as er3 but with estrogen priming - ovulated all before retrieval. This seems really high for someone that is not a poor responded, no? --- EDD 4/5/15, "Everything will be alright in the end. Thanks in advance! Infertility doesn't go away after the first positive test. Micro-dose Leuprolide injection (MCDL) is a compounded preparation made from diluted commercially available leuprolide. With IVF#2, I got 16 eggs, 15 of which were mature. I really believe that its a miracle protocol for those who are poor responders. Best of luck to ya and I hope your next cycle proves 'the one'!!! I am going in for my 4th IUI in what was supposed to be an IVF cycle. I'm starting IVF#3 on November 14th. [Dr. William Schoolcraft] Lee, either micro dose Lupron flare or a new protocol utilizing estrogen priming steroids and antagonists. Only thing I can pinpoint is age. Previous studies comparing E2 priming and leuprolide flare IVF protocols report that E2 priming protocols result in longer cycles and higher total gonadotropin dose with similar oocyte yield, fertilization, and pregnancy rates; though, one report suggests a trend toward higher quality embryos in E2 priming cycles. Dr. C apologized for the fucking nightmare of a cancelled cycle, and implied that maybe the other doctor we were seeing in the practice should have put the breaks on way before day 10 because there was LITERALLY NO RESPONSE. He had a vasectomy after his second child. MENTS Sept. '13 - We will try again with EPP. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. At my age of 42, I am praying for more than 7 or 8 eggs and better quality for PGS testing. All my cycles were at age 34. Is it normal to see NOTHING the first ultrasounds?? My little one is a success story from MDL! Hello All, I asked him if I could do priming with estrogen instead because of my poor response in my prior cycle where I used BCP.I'm 41.5 yo, AMH 1.87. Moving to IVF Stimmed for 12 days and had retrieval on day 14. At 43 I see now looking back it truly is egg quality. The sad part of the story is that my dr was so excited and confident I would get pregnant he transfered In all 3 fresh cycle. fast or irregular breathing. Er 5: oct 2020 - same protocol as er 4- 4 mature eggs, no blasts. I am sure of it! They have me on Follistim, Low Dose HCG, and Ganirellex. Twins with an EDD of 8/15/14! I think I am most excited that I did NOT have to take bcp's! Instead we are doing estrogen priming followed by microdose lupron. Initial was 12. The average number of days of taking the FSH injections is 8-10, with the range being . 07/23 - Injection #1 09/06 - Baseline Long awaited FET on 9/3. I am not familiar with it, but I will definitely some research. Any advice is welcome! My blog about IF and loss By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. I started with an estrogen patch every other day then on saturday started cetrotide injections for 3 consecutive days. More for that my eggs up to good quality also like another person here who posted i stimmed days. Odd and confusing why that last cycle was such a winner so again may. That last cycle was such a winner so again, may have been an. With diminished ovarian reserve or chancellor who were poor quality after taking BCP no BCP for this purpose. 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