Leasha - i'm the same as Slyders wife - i was only put on the pill for the purpose of forcing a visit from AF when the FS was good and ready for her (pity my body is more stubborn than the doctor and she was STILL late)

it basically means they can get your body to fit in with the time frame that they need for introducing the drugs and things. for me, being a country bumpkin, there is only a one week window every 2 to 3 months when they can do any of the procedures, so it's key to bring everyone's cycles together

just for anyone's reference, thought i'd add here what i've been through

3 cycles of clomid for OI (ovulation induction) - all failed
2 cycles of down reg and OI for IUI (insemination) - cancelled as my body didn't respond to the OI
3 cycles of IUI (intrauterine insemination) - 2 BFN's, 1 Chemical Pregnancy
1 full stimulated cycle of IVF - failed - BFN
1 FET (frozen Embryo transfer) - BFN


Bec - there are a couple of Luteal Phase support drugs that are sometimes used after a stim cycle or transfer - they are basically progesterone supplements that help stop AF arriving too soon. i've used both crinone gel and the pessaries. crinone is a white gel that is delivered in a tube, while the pessaries are a waxy pellet. both are inserted into the vagina as the progesterone take up from the meds is best through the walls of the vagina. some people have injections for LP support - have to go out and help DH in the garden - will come back, and if no one has answered, will answer after that!