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What IVF dose and how many eggs did you get?

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Hyppyb · 01/11/2022 18:01

Hey,

It's my second cycle if ivf, I'm on Bemfola 225 iu and it's day 4 of my cycle. Last time I was on Gonal F 150iu. Was wondering if it will produce more eggs now.

Just wanted to ask anyones dosage, the name of their ivf medication and the egg result, home many were retrieved?

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Hyppyb · 10/11/2022 16:32

@ChChange I guess the hope is that the docs know what they're doing. My last cycle I was on 150 gonal f the equivalent of your dosage and there were 6 eggs only 4 retrieved because of a fibroid. I said this to the doc and he said next time I should have a higher dosage to get 6 to 7 eggs and got 8. If you've had prior rounds they should have a good idea what dose will produce more eggs you want.

Have you had your first scan yet to see how the eggs are doing?

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Hyppyb · 10/11/2022 16:27

@SH998 Are you on estradiol (eostrogen) and vaginal capsules (progesterone)? My first FET scan on day 7 I think the lining was 7 then my next one was 10. Some places are OK with 7 others want it higher but you've got time.

I'm a little achey in my hips I guess where the ovaries are, working from home but in the office tomorrow. The embryologist called at 9am said 6 out of 8 embryos were fertilised so Saturday will hear more. I find everyone a lot more positive than last time like she actually said "good news".

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ChChange · 10/11/2022 16:13

I’m worried now. I’m on 75 menopur and 75 Gonal f. That feels really low in comparison to all of yours?

The intention this time (4th round) is as many eggs as possible so I’m confused as to why the doses aren’t higher than the last rounds.

SH998 · 10/11/2022 15:53

@Hyppyb collection not transfer 🤦🏼‍♀️

SH998 · 10/11/2022 15:52

@Hyppyb meds given and scan booked for 22nd Nov, providing lining is where it should be then they will schedule the transfer for 28/29th Nov 🤞🏼
How are you feeling after yesterdays transfer? X

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Hyppyb · 10/11/2022 12:13

@SH998 how was your frozen embryo transfer consultation?

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hopefulivfer · 09/11/2022 15:35

@Hyppyb Well done and good luck with the transfer x

SH998 · 09/11/2022 11:23

@Hyppyb thats brilliant news, you must be over the moon, I hope the next 3/5 days fly by for you. That additional few days wait is a killer but will be worth it in the end x

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Hyppyb · 09/11/2022 10:42

Just had my egg collection and it was such a better experience than the one in July. So this time they could access both ovaries. They got 8 follicles I'm guessing the rest were too small. Last time I had to have a frozen transfer because the remaining eggs caused my womb to have too much hormones, was put on cetrotide for an extra 5 days to disperse them, had very bad bloating pain, this time I can have a fresh transfer if the eggs make it to 3 or 5 day. Even had the embryologist talk to me just after, last time it was over the phone. So looking like Monday.

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hopefulivfer · 09/11/2022 08:08

Thanks @Hyppyb

I lost confidence after my last two cycles at a previous clinic. Trying to keep faith. Hope all is going well with you and everyone else x

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Hyppyb · 08/11/2022 21:00

@SH998 hope your appointment goes well tomorrow. Keep us updated too. Thanks my hips are hurting so I'm guessing my eggs are enlarged and ready to be collected.

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Hyppyb · 08/11/2022 20:57

@hopefulivfer I would say try not to worry. Last time I was on 150 Gonal F and it produced 6 eggs too, but only 4 were collected because I have a fibroid blocking one ovary. I'm 39 and and have a amh of 14.7. You have a good amh for your age. The clinic I'm with won't take women under 10 amh. Low doses seem to produce not many eggs but the intention is to produce good quality eggs. Fingers crossed for you.

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SH998 · 08/11/2022 20:19

@Hyppyb thank you for the heads up regarding the side effects, I suppose I’ll know more tomorrow at my appointment.
Good luck for your collection tomorrow, I have everything crossed for you . Keep us updated x

hopefulivfer · 08/11/2022 17:39

Hi
started stims on Friday in 150 Bemfola. I’m 43 and my Amh is 11.5. They can only see 6 follicles today on my days 6 scan.
started cetrotide on advice of clinic and told not to increase my Bemfola dose. I’m worried that I will have a low yield of eggs.

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Hyppyb · 08/11/2022 00:27

@SH998 I have regular periods and ovulate naturally too on time. I was told by the doctor medicated FET puts them more in control of your cycle, no ovulating at the wrong time. I was put on eostrogen pills 3 times a day and then vaginal pessaries. It thickens the lining of your womb and helps implantation. What I found is my clinic didn't explain anything like side effects. Also didn't say my period would be delayed by the meds hence you have to go in for a blood test as Aunt Flo won't tell you you're not pregnant. My period was delayed by 7 days, which has changed my cycle going forward and I just felt really rough physically and mentally from the meds but of course would do it all again when the time comes.

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SH998 · 07/11/2022 21:40

@Hyppyb thank you, I’ve no idea as this is my first frozen. I ovulate naturally just never catch naturally so not sure what they will recommend. I’ve tried Googling but nothing is really clear to me x

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Hyppyb · 07/11/2022 16:08

@SH998 Good luck. Do you know if you will do a natural or medicated frozen embryo transfer? I did a medicated FET one last time and the hormones and the 7 day delay of my period was full on.

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SH998 · 07/11/2022 13:05

@Hyppyb great news, you have some good sizes and numbers there but as they say, it does only take one. Good luck, keep us updated. 🤞🏼.
I have my appointment Wednesday to find out when I can start the process for our frozen one, will be a good day for us both x

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Hyppyb · 07/11/2022 12:14

@SH998 Thanks. Yeah Wednesday is egg collection. I'm to waiting for a phone call today to hear what time I should take the trigger. They will likely leave half the eggs behind because of lack of access in my left ovary but at least there are more eggs and bigger than last time to collect.

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SH998 · 07/11/2022 11:32

@Hyppyb excellent news, you must be thrilled. Have they given you a collection date yet? X

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Hyppyb · 07/11/2022 11:17

Just had my day 10 scan. Bemfola with the higher dose 225, seems to have grown more eggs and quicker. 15 follicles.

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Hyppyb · 03/11/2022 18:40

I think if your older or have a low egg reserve its about pot luck, that one of the eggs you get is of a good quality.

Anyone who does ivf knows that. I asked the original question only to hear what meds other people took and their egg count. Not because I think by knowing it will change anything. Its just interesting.

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Hyppyb · 03/11/2022 15:20

@SH998 really hope your frozen embryo is the one especially after the heartache you've experienced.

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SH998 · 02/11/2022 20:24

@Hyppyb the whole waiting process is difficult and stressful, I don’t think I had more than 4 hours sleep a night while going through the whole IVF process, my mind was constantly overthinking and just unable to settle.
My first embryo implanted which was a massive shock after 6 years of trying and never getting a BFP. Sadly I lost it at 8 weeks but luckily we have one freezing which I’m hoping to implant next month.
Fingers crossed your next scan will give you the positive news you want and you will make it to that all important 5 day blastocyst 🤞🏼 x