Ipersonally didnt want to put my body thru all those meds again so we just adopted 3 young healthyembryos from a family similar to ours and we are so excited our son will end up with a sibling or maybe two! A Group Leader is a What to Expect community member who has been selected by our staff to help maintain a positive, supportive tone within a group. Hi, I'm 40 did my first IVF in October with an antagonist protocol (AMH 4.86). The nurses at my clinic are suggesting the following schedule: Lupron Depot is used in women to treat symptoms of endometriosis (overgrowth of uterine lining outside of the uterus) or uterine fibroids. [CLC] Can the use of Femara for 5 days with stimulants hurt the egg quality? Then on stimming day 6, they found 18 follies. Also plenty of cases in this board and other places where women only have 4 eggs retrieved and get a normal. My anatogist cycle sucked. Good luck! I am 42 and after 1 failed IUI and 1 failed IVF, I am now starting my second round IVF with the lupron flare and ICSI. The educational health content on What To Expect is reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts to be up-to-date and in line with the latest evidence-based medical information and accepted health guidelines, including the medically reviewed What to Expect books by Heidi Murkoff. We started our second cycle on Friday (7th). I'm reading so much about low stim for DOR and over 40 works better that make me very nerveous about trying high doses. We respect everyones right to express their thoughts and opinions as long as they remain respectful of other community members, and meet What to Expects Terms of Use. IVF#4 (Dec2013/Jan 2014): Microdose flare+Saizen+testosterone 4 eggs retrieved, all mature and fertilized by ICSI, ET of 1 6-cell embryo an 1 8-cell embryo graded 2 and 3. I was diagnosed with high FSH (16). So Im not sure how that changes for you, since you were able to get eggs. Twins with an EDD of 8/15/14! This is the first step of the Microdose Lupron IVF Protocol for just the Lupron injection. Have done 3 IUI's - 2 w. clomid and 1 with Gonal - F. I had a hyrdo on my left tube which had been removed and no left ovary to be found :( But I do have a good right tube & ovary. So I am 38 and about to start IVF number 2. ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). We use during the pill from person through luteal phase. Please whitelist our site to get all the best deals and offers from our partners. I'm almost 36 and have been TTC for 2.5 years. In Focus. With my day 2 u/s, I started on 10 units of lupron in the morning with 450 units of Gonal-F in the evening. With IVF#2, we did MDL. Has anyone used this protocol and had any success? He had a vasectomy after his second child. MENTS 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. While some practices make a big deal over the choice of gonadotropin (some use only recombinant FSH, such as Gonal F or Follistim while others primarily use urinary hMG drugs such as Bravelle or Menopur), most studies suggest that there is very little if any difference in pregnancy rates between the different medications. I'm trying to dig up information about stim doses (since Dr C says I'll still be on a lot of meds?) Age: me - just turned 37 / husband 42 0000003164 00000 n The other thing is they tell me that with microdose your retrieval is later. me 33/DH 36ttc since 10/2008; d/x: mild MFI, stageII endo~~PAIF/SAIF Welcome~~11 IUIs = 1 m/c (7w4d)IVF#1 January 2012 BFN, FET #1 April 2012 BFNSurprise BFP October 2012 m/c (7w), Surprise BFP April 2013 m/c (6w4d)IVF #2: July 2013, ET 1 embryo 7/18, beta 1 @ 14dp3dt - 757, beta 2 @ 16dp3dt - 1762U/S 1 @ 6w4d = 1 little frogger with HB of 118, U/S 2 @ 7w3d measuring right on track with HB of 160Stick Frogger Stick! Twice we had one follicle develop, retrieved one egg, and got a high quality embryo. Sounds like CC.RM is doing EPP Oprah-style. Thank you! I did 10 days of BCP, then Lupron, repronex and Gonal-F for about 10 days. 3 were mature, and only one fertilized. Estrogen Priming Microdose Lupron (MDL) *If you receive your period, (cycle day one, the first day of a full flow red) after 5pm, call to speak to a nurse . I have DOR (My AMH was 0.38 and 0.27 in 2016, but somehow it increased to 1.36 in Jan 2017). Changing IVF protocols - any success or thoughts? My dr wants the lining to be between 8-12. Thoughts on different protocols? 6500 N. Mopac (Loop 1) Expressway Building 1, 28 years old, first IVF cycle cancelled?! it is used with an antagonist cycle. Since then its been a nightmare to thicken my lining. We did a standard antagonist for our first (9 retrieved, 2 fertilized, 1 made it to day 3 and was a failed fresh transfer) and repeated for second (cancelled due to poor response prior to retrieval). 0000006342 00000 n And where there is variation? They also recently found scarred tissue on my lining. I took BCP for 3 weeks. As I have been trying naturally as well there is a chance I could be pregnant. So i'm hoping in the downtown I can get my eggs up to good quality! They did ICSE and both, I was reading another post about the cost of meds. So I don't have anything to add but I'll be watching you;-). We ve tried PRPs, neupojin, Hello, I just joined and first post. New Braunfels, TX 78130, 18707 Hardy Oak Blvd, Ste. We got pregnant with my first IUI, but miscarried within 2 weeks. April '14 Planning IVF attempt #3. This educational content is not medical or diagnostic advice. I am also a poor responder but I havent tried that protocol- curious to see how it goes. undefined will no longer be visible to you including posts, replies, and photos. Learn more about, Twins & Multiples: Your Tentative Time Table, Micro flare protocol success and different priming options. Thoughts on different protocols? However other had mature egg and we did Icsi by it didn't grow from there. 2TFR'ed. Dont get discouraged. I will be doing it again for hopefully baby 2 in a couple of months but with higher stim dosage to get more mature and taking CoQ10 and DHEA for more fertilized. I am really getting tired of everything and is on the verge of giving up. ), I didn't do EPP, but am saying good luck! 0 It was fucking ridiculous to us, because not only were we injecting about $800 worth of meds (450 IUI Follistim and 10 iu low dose HCG) into my body for 10 days, but it took them 10 days to realize I was a no responder. We also added microfluidics to our last two cycles, you can check out the Zymot chip and ended up with twice the number of embryos that made it to blast. my clinic doesnt do growth hormone which Ive always heard good things about it. Jo, have you heard of the estrogen priming protocol? I need some bad-a$$ ladies to battle this with. I see a lot of people have taken Lupron. MENTS I married at 39 and got pregnant naturally a year later, then miscarried. Thanks! During the first few days of Lupron, the ovaries are stimulated by the natural pituitary hormones (the flare . Kate's IF Blog. xref Are you sure you want to block this member? Concerns about timing of Lupron Depot protocol, Insight on New FET Protocol? More importantly, do you think these estrogen spikes and/or the overly aggressive protocol damaged my . Changing IVF protocols - any success or thoughts? 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. Thanks all, I really appreciate all of you in this forum. I am sure of it! 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. 0000009266 00000 n October '13 Started BCP for December IVF. Next protocol will be micro dose lupron. A Group Owner is a member that has initiated the creation of a group to connect with other members to share their journey through the same pregnancy & baby stages. Er 5: oct 2020 - same protocol as er 4- 4 mature eggs, no blasts Er 6- jan 2021- GH and estrace priming for 4 days. Antagonist Protocol or Short Protocol: This is the most commonly used IVF . I'm 36 & TTC 2 yrs. Guessing my trigger will be on 10/1. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Did you change protocol? Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN Did one cycle of IVf with 450 of gonal F and then cetrotide and ovidrel. He has two girls from a previous marriage. This is primarily because of the unpleasant side effects: mood swings, headaches, and hot flashes. Our IVF #1 was cancelled in March due to low response to stims. Yay! This is how my current clinic intends to proceed. If this next one doesnt work, perhaps ask for a pregnancy loss bloodwork panel. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. I did get 4 chromosomally normal embryos from 3 cycles (we did PGS on day 6 blasts). Just checking in to see how you did with the flare protocol. IVF #2 Nov '118R/8M/4F 3dt x2 - chemical, IVF #4 Jan '13 BFN 11R/6M/6F 5dt x2 - BFN, IVF #5 July '13 16R/10M/10F 5dt x2 + 1 frostie. I did microdose Lupron flare protocol for my first cycle back in August. Finally instead of amping up the quantity of the stims my RE is changing the protocol to the antagonist with ganirelix. Moving forward with CCRM in 2013 I wont be using birth control, just starting lupron a week after ovulation. Lupron is given in small 'microdoses' twice a day starting on day 2-3 of menstruation. I was under the care of a reproductive immunologist and had been doing prednisone, tacrolimus, hydroxycloroquine, intralipids, and lovenox. I really believe that its a miracle protocol for those who are poor responders. 0000000736 00000 n I'm sorry to hear about your 2 unsuccessful transfers. My husband and I started trying in December of 2015, and when coming off of my birth control, I never got my period. Will I start to see the follicles and it's just too early?? I miscarried the normal. I had wanted to try the EPP if my #4 didn't work/give me frosties..because I've seen so much success with it. This community is sponsored by RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association, an Inspire trusted partner. Many different stimulation regimens have been developed and evaluated and it is therefore very important for you to discuss your options in detail with your physician. Meanwhile, we're running out of solutions. All my cycles were at age 34. Unfortunately, one of them did not thaw successfully. Then 2X10U Lupron and 2X225U Gonal-F per day for 10 days. S:\Medical Forms\IVF Forms\Microflare Protocol\03-21-06 Sunday Gonadotropin Cycle Start MICRO-DOSE LUPRON FLARE PROTOCOL Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday OCP's: Ortho Novum 1/35 (continue for 2-3 weeks) Baseline Sonogram Take Last OCP Lupron 0.2 cc 2 times each day until HCG Stimulation medication start Have the embryos tested for sure and if itdoesnt work out I will give you all the info for embryo adoption. Group Black's collective includes Essence, The Shade Room and Naturally Curly. ?Put back 2 day 5 embryos and now I am here. We were so lucky that the one was all we needed! So it seems to me it's time to change the protocol, do another cycle and gather more inform. Hi has anyone done a MENOPUR only cycle? Best of luck to ya and I hope your next cycle proves 'the one'!!! I am currently priming with growth hormone waiting for my period. Good luck! DH and I have been TTC for 4.5 years or so: Group Owners uphold the core values of the brand by reporting content that violates the community guidelines. Moving to IVF In this regimen, a patient will take BCPs for 3-4 weeks. , Snow22 , - . So we didnt biopsy & test then freeze. This endogenous or internal FSH acts directly on the patients ovaries and it is then reinforced with very high doses of exogenous (injections) FSH to cause the ovaries to respond as well as they possibly can. :) I was a low responder my first round as well, only 1 frozen blast that didn't stick. I'm on day 8 of stim meds and only have 1 follicle at 13, and 4 others under 9. 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. 1) focus on the quality (not quantity) of eggs. Please share your stories..how long did you stim for? 2TFR'ed. I had 16 eggs, 10 mature and all 10 fertilized. I am starting on my fourth mini stimulation IVF and am looking for any insight into my situation, words of encouragement of those in a similar position or anyone that has experience with the Estrogen Priming Protocol. GL! Even though my eggs were older as I was 37 at the time, versus 35 when I started, we transferred 2 and were successful with a singleton. Wehave3 CCS Normal Embryos! Maybe he will change with time but for.now, we are pursuing myeggs actively. 16 0 obj<> endobj Going with a microdose lupron protocol for my 2nd, starting on 11/30. Life is wild just never give up. Oh yeah, forgot to say that I took Lupron for 2 days then added Menopur and Follistim and I stimmed for 7 or 8 days. 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). Stimmed for 12 days and had retrieval on day 14. Thank you. With IVF#2, we did MDL. trouble breathing. 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. Did they convert to IUI? My last two cycles my lining has been an 8 when the transfer was done both cycles were BFN. Thank you. I'm very puzzled as why my RE will recommend something that could potentially cause my c, Hi ladies, Now going to try a mini IVF at a different clinic because we need to upgrade egg quality. My doctor said he will keep adjusting me based on my scan results. I understand the fear. Now.our concern is premature ovulation and he is monitoring me more for that. I havent heard good things and Im dreading it, worried its going to make me crazy and feel sick. (The use of generic Lupron is acceptable.) Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Group Leaders communicate with staff moderators and escalate potential violations for review, but they dont moderate discussions. I have had 3 failed medicated IUIs, 5 egg retrievals with 3 transfers. How to Cope After a Failed IVF Cycle Cry and Sob and Wail. . Once down regulation was obtained, the lupron dose was decreased to 0.125 mg daily and gonadotropin stimulation was initiated. I did my first IVF at 39 got 3 embryos with one pgta normal. (Not so) Short summary - DH and I have been ttc since May 2015, two early m/c. My first retrieval was an antagonist protocol, and we only got one poor quality embryo (3CB). Hi Again, It's a Girl, EDD April 7, 2014. So I know that you begin with birth control (but I, I've had one unsuccessful IVF and one that had such a poor response we turned it into an IUI instead. A couple of things to keep in mind with MDL, I started with a AFC of 7 (pretty average for me) and for the first several days of stimming (5 at least) there were only 7-8 growing and my E2 was super low. Note that once you confirm, this action cannot be undone. Did they give you a plan for your cycle yet? Following. Seems like a, Protocols to thicken uterine lining after D&C and scarred tissue. So,here's my list- Doc said it was odd and confusing why that last cycle was such a winner so again, may have been just lucky. While the flare protocol does not allow for a Lupron trigger to . Ugh, this totally blows!!!! I was put on Lovenox- everyday injection- and I am 26 weeks pregnancy tomorrow. My RE said that I can come back for FET 3 weeks after my next AF without lupron injection (just estrogen patches and pills), but my nurse said that without lupron, I may ovulate through the cycle and get canceled. HOORAY. The use of Lupron has effectively eliminated the risk of OHSS . My FSH is 6.5. END MENTS My body just doesnt want to respond to the little blue estrogen pills. Has anyone done this Lupron STOP protocol? Did anyone have success with MDL high dose protocol for DOR and over 40? In addition, your chance of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome is less with GnRH antagonist protocols. I just got my calendar today and I'm getting ready to start Lupron. IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP I also estrogen primed for this one - so it was a slow and steady stimming process, but I am not unhappy about the yield. And any other recommendations on clinics? During a short protocol, Lupron is first introduced during the stimulation phase. ?? But I believed we switched because of not getting eggs. 0000003240 00000 n 39 year old multiple failed cycles need advice. My second we moved from an antagonist to a Lupron stop protocol with PICSI and wound up with 8 embryos, 3 of which were PGS normal. Have you transferred? Has anyone used this protocol and had any success? Vicodin(20 tabs),plus a refill x2(Did not refill/use) Merchant Services. Right now, they are doing an antagonistic approach. So now we are dealing with issues on my side and i'm only 26 years old. EPP with CCRM has been my best cycle yet in regards to embryo quantity and quality! We had 3 failed IUIs- great response, great sperm count, great progesterone, then negative. Clomid+ 150 iu follistim+150iu menopur and GH every other day. So we wasted about 2 months on this, unnecessarily. I did do both natural start and primed and my response was the same. Good luck! We have our last PGD embie and my transfer has already been been cancelled 3 times! Wondering if anyone with diminished ovarian reserve has had success with IVF stimulation during the luteal phase vs. the follicular phase? Infertility Support Community in Partnership with RESOLVE. (Intralipids and Lovenox). Need advice. Any success stories ? Success with Long Lupron Protocol for DOR ? 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). Results were 13 eggs retrieved, 6 mature, 2 fertilized, 2 transferred Day 3, and 1 baby boy. I just finished day 4 of gonal, microdose and letrozole. Er 3- 2019 - follistim 450 iu + menopur 150 iu , bcp priming - 6 mature eggs- 2 day 5 blasts but both abnormal. And this time we are also going to do 225 follistim (x2/day) and 75 menupur (x2/day). I stimmed for 12 days and only ended up with two mature eggs. 5DT. HiI'm new. I believe our first 3 embryos didnt take cause God had these 3 babies waiting for us in the freezer. G&B born 6/30/14 at 33w3d via emergency c/s. xb```"V2>c`0p40. Has anybody here had an experience with this protocol and was it successful? I see! 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 Austin, TX 78749, 705 Generations Dr, Suite 102 In the regular IVF protocol, Lupron and BCP are used for at least 2 weeks before ovarian stimulation. Lazer T, Liu A, et al. They said I would, I just completed a second round of IVF/ICSI. Lower doses like 300 iu follistim didn't work for me. Info about me: I'm 33, DH 31. Wegot completely different results at 43 I got 6 eggs mature eggs & 3 embryos. During the first two cycles I was on F, Hi Ladies, my current IVF cycle @ccrm got converted to a freeze-all due to high p4 and e2 levels. Please specify a reason for deleting this reply from the community. MII oocytes with the microdose flare group. Beta3 9/14: 1224! Anyone have good success? 0000001040 00000 n 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. Going with a microdose lupron protocol for my 2nd, starting on 11/30. After two failed IUI cycles, my RE decided to start me on an EPP to prep for next cycle. I did microflare lupron after being diagnosed with elevated FSH. Others involve newer supplements such as DHEA, and still others involve the use of injectable medications such as growth hormone. And I wasnt pregnant. startxref Hopefully they know what they're doing! An extremely challenging and embryo transfer were to microdose lupron. Any input / thoughts are greatly appreciated! Beta2 9/12: 378! 08/20 - Injection #2 My doctor refunded some costs and wants me to try again. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) improves the processes involved in natural sexual intercourse to help you conceive without undertaking IVF. Start by selecting which of these best describes you! They said my FSH and AMH levels were really good too so i just think i'm a poor responder to IVF in general! Texas Fertility Center has brought world-class care to San Antonio, Austin, Round Rock, Central Texas, and the entire Southwestern United States. Advanced Fertility Care Injection Teaching Videos. It is quality that matters. I am hoping and praying that all 4 make it to day 5 for. Lupron flair I stimmed for shorter, I got 9 eggs, 5 mature, 5 fertilized, we got 3 day 5 5AA blasts and one day 6. How long did you wait for next cycle? Doc consult at the end of this month. I have no idea if that's true but it gave me hope and made me feel better. Two different clinics. 9dp5dt Beta 1 = 344!! Beta 2 = 4822 7wk u/s= 2 heartbeats! However, that information will still be included in details such as numbers of replies. But I'll let you know if I respond better! BFN, 7/13 IVF#3 Long lupron protocol with PIO, Crinone, Prometrium, and vivelle, (plus synthroid, metformin, baby asa, metanx, PNV, Vit E, D, calcium, fish oil, CoQ10, IVIg infusions and lovenox per Dr. Kwak-kim). What to Expect supports Group Black and its mission to increase greater diversity in media voices and media ownership. Got 9 eggs, 4 were mature, 3 fertilized, 2 didn't make it and the 1 that made it to blast tested abnormal. 3/5 were pgs normal. 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. I have stage III endo so it made sense to do BCP and Lupron as both can help push endo essentially into remission. Hello all, I need some feedback. Estrogen primed microdose lupron flare protocol karela After 5-6 days of stimulation an antagonist is added to prevent ovulation until the day of. I think it was high though, like that. On the other hand, the Long Agonist protocol can't use Lupron as the trigger because it already deploys Lupron elsewhere. . It is possible that the ovarian stimulation process on the egg donor would be shorter or longer than that shown above. 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. Our patients visit Texas Fertility Center to achieve their dreams of having a baby. Suite 1200 They are giving three more days on stimming before making the call. That's amazing and.congratulations. BFN Reply with more details about your situation and I'm sure other gals on the site here will respond with their advice more specific to your situation. I have no input on EPP but I am so excited you're starting up!!! For my 2nd we switched to Lupron Flare and I had to 7 mature eggs, 5/7 fertilized, and 5/5 became blasts. %PDF-1.4 % I badly want to be a mom. Long awaited FET on 9/3. Im in LA but able to travel anywhere. Long time reader, first time poster. Initial was 12. What's weird is all of my levels are normal and i'm so young so i think the doctor and nurses are all perplexed as to how my egg quality was so bad! Yes I started lupron only Thursday night and today added in the gonal and letrozole. This is witho. While many studies to evaluate the effectiveness of these additional medications have been conducted, there are unfortunately very few definitive conclusions that have been reached. 3 failed IUI's Would estrogen priming be safe for a baby if I do happen to be pregnant? Rather than slowly suppress the pituitary over 4-5 days like Lupron does, these newer medications, Cetrotide and Ganirelix Acetate rapidly suppress the pituitary in a matter of hours. - Estrogen patch 14 days, prio, Hi all, We knew we wanted more kids so we started trying again when he turned one. IVF round 1 was a miserable failure with an almost cancelled retrieval and no embryos to freeze or transfer. This handout is staff as legal aid cannot provide patients with general information. Total noob question about protocols - don't be offended. The use of Lupron to trigger egg maturation over the past 4-5 years has gained popularity when given in a single higher dose (4mg) with aggressive supplementation of estrogen and progesterone following the egg retrieval. Hi Ladies, My personal opinion is that even though I have read over and over again that it is a DOR / poor responder protocol, the people I seem to see having success with it are not really in that category. At my age of 42, I am praying for more than 7 or 8 eggs and better quality for PGS testing. Primed with BCP. I tried IVF in may since my follicle count was low I cancelled it. With IVF#2, I got 16 eggs, 15 of which were mature. I am 28. 0000002254 00000 n My E2 never soared like some women'son the day of my trigger my E2 was only 1563, but I still got 16 eggs. Thanks! I'm a bit concerned about too much too quickly. And offer a ivf protocol. Thanks everyone. Estrogen Primed Antagonist Protocol. i will try to check back.. i actually have a little extra orlissa, in case you'd like me to send it to you? Only 1 retrieved, which didnt fertilize. No MFI at all. Your nurse will phone you with instructions by 5:00PM this day. For those who have PCOS which IVF Protocol was successful for you? 0000000960 00000 n Stimulation Day 1 You will start gonadotropin injections today. (week of) 09/27 - Transfer With my day 6 u/s, the lupron was reduced to 5 units in the morning a, Hey, if you've done the EPP protocol, can you tell me more about it? 6R. 0000005824 00000 n In summary, ovarian stimulation is a very complex process. If you feel a message or content violates these standards and would like to request its removal please submit the following information and our moderating team will respond shortly. Amazing! 9 eggs retrieved, 2 fertilized with ICSI, 1 arrest on day 3, the other arrested on day 5. Bzeety- do you remember if you started on 300 iu's of Gonal-F? I feel sort ofdetachedI didn't expect to feel this emotion, and I'm sure it will shift, but.who knows. With IVF#1, I only got 2-3 mature follies. I definitely dont feel like myself but not as bloated yet. She has already been prescribing me an aggressive protocol (microdose Lu, So a little bit about me. think twice before sharing personal details, foster a friendly and supportive environment, remove fake accounts, spam and misinformation, delete posts that violate our community guidelines, reviewed by our medical review board and team of experts. Please select a reason for escalating this post to the WTE moderators: Connect with our community members by starting a discussion. Besides, I hear regular lupron sucks so I'm grateful I didn't have to do that part. 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!! So if it's not alright, it is not yet the end. Short protocol for low responders We have discussed GnRH agonists as a suitable treatment for low responders. It helps me keep the tiniest glimmer of hope alive! 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