Background - I have just had a failed 1st cycle of ICSI after 12 months TTC. I had about 5 follicles grow, but they grew quite unevenly and in the end we only got 3 eggs retrieved, and 1 wasn't mature. Of the 2 remaining eggs, only 1 made it to Blasto stage which was transferred at day 5. It was poor grade 3BC and resulted in a BFN. I have low AMH 4.8 so was never expecting very many anyways.
My clinic has now suggested we try a long protocol to see if that helps my follicles grow at the same pace in the hope there's more to work with at retrieval stage.
I am nervous about the extra drugs, and also about losing one cycle to down reg. Also, seems different clinics and doctors have different opinions about long v short, with some places saying people with low AMH should only do short.
What have people's experiences been on long protocol? Anyone got any advice about what I should do, or questions to ask at my next consultation?
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Long protocol - experiences / opinions?
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AnnieStar12 · 27/03/2024 15:56
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