Hi all, I’ve started my first ivf cycle after four failed iuis (two were cancelled before iui day). We are 34 and healthy but ttc for two years with only one chemical and no success stories. 🙁
So I took downreg pills for a week (estrofem) and then started the jabs (pergoveris 225). On the fourth day (3jabs taken so far) I had a baseline scan and there were about 6 follicles but all small. Doc advised to increase dose to 300 so I did. I was still spotting at this point.
I had a scan two days later and spotting had now stopped but only one follicle had grown slightly and the rest were the same size. I was shocked. My lining was only just above 4 but I did have a triple layer pattern. The nurse has said it might just be early still since I was spotting 2 days ago. But if not they may cancel it at my scan in a few days.
So now I don’t know what to think. In the past for iuis I’ve responded well on gonal f and seen much more progress by this stage. I don’t know has the down reg just had a bigger impact than it was supposed to.
It’s hard not to feel so stressed. Ivf in general is so hard and trying to manage it around work etc is tricky. I was hoping this cycle would be the end of this ttc nightmare. If anyone has any experience of something similar or words of advice/insight please share. ❤️❤️