Hi ladies, my partner and I have embarked on the IVF journey. I am 40 and have a low AMH of 4.
Cycle 1 was cancelled. On day 8 after taking 300 Gonal F (FSH) and 75 Menopur (FSH and LH), followed by Ganerlix from day 6, I had one dominant follicle and two much smaller. The consultant’s advice was to trigger and cancel this cycle in hope to achieve a better result the next time.
Cycle 2 I noticed a change in my period and symptoms (shorter and heavier, with hot flashes). The same stims protocol was used. Day 5 scan showed the follicles hadn’t grown much, stims were continued and scans taken on day 9 and 12, to see if there could be any progress. Unfortunately the day 12 scan showed the same result - no follicle growth. I understood from this that my ovaries had gone to sleep and the stims weren’t working effectively - cycle cancelled.
I’ve now been recommend to stop Gonal F for the next cycle and have a higher dose of Menopur (300), followed by Ganerlix from day 6. Has anyone followed a similar protocol and had success? Appreciate each body is different. Any suggestions are welcome (even if it’s just some positivity) it’s a tough process and I’m trying to hang-in there.
To note, I’ve been taking supplements as recommended by a nutritionist, eating a Mediterranean diet and having acupuncture.