Hi everyone. This is my first time posting on BellyBelly (just registered today), but I have been following a number of threads for a while.
I had already started my first IVF down reg cycle (pill, synarel etc), and my egg pick up was supposed to be today. I had my ultrasound on Monday and we measured 18 follicles (between 10-15mm), which I was really excited about. I then had another blood test on Wednesday but when the nurse called me with the results, she told me that my progesterone was too high, indicating that I was already ovulating (or just about to), so the cycle had to be cancelled. I couldn't believe it. Her explanation was that even though I was using synarel to suppress ovulation, that synarel may not work for everyone, and I'm obviously one of those people. I honestly feel like the last month has been a complete waste. The nurse now has to consult the specialist to decide on a new plan of action, which is going to be specific just for me. I'm expecting her to call me over the weekend, so until then, I have no idea where we go from here.
Anyone else out there who has had cycles cancelled?
Last edited by wishes; May 16th, 2009 at 09:39 PM.
I almost had a cycle cancelled due to high Oestrogen levels and I was devestated. I cried when they were telling me. My near cancellation was for a different reason from yours but I'm sure the emotions would be the same.
It may not seem possible to look on the bright side for a little while yet, however keep in mind that the first cycle is pretty much a 'test' cycle where they work out what may and may not work for you. Obviously they have determined synarel may not be best for you.
We go into cycles with such high expections. It's just devestating when things don't go as we plan and dream.
i was going to say similar to Cece - the first cycle is, unfortunately, a guinea pig cycle for each of us. my first two cycles were cancelled for failure to respond after Synarel so i lost almost four months of "trying" - it was absolutely devastating. my problem was an over-response to Synarel
what you will probably find is that they will put you on an antagonist cycle - what happens with that one is that, after several days on puregon, you'll have to start jabbing a second needle every 24 hours to stop you ovulating. this one can be done in conjunction with synarel or may be done as a stand alone type of cycle with no synarel used. i started using this type of cycle and from then on, i had the perfect "text book" response to the meds each time.
i understand your devastation completely hun, and wish i could say something profound to make it ok for you at this point. hope you get some answers from your clinic soon to put your mind at rest
Another one who's been there, done that with the first cycle cancelled. Mine was due to a complete lack of response to synarel. In the end, we started again, but used lucrin instead and things went ok from there.
The problem with IVF, as the others have said, is that it's all an experiment to try to figure out how your body works, but there's always something else they can try. I know it's upsetting, but try to think of it as a learning experience (for the doctors at least!). It is quite likely that things will go much more smoothly next time.
Kate - i think with anything, it should be explained that the cycle is experimental and may or may not progress. we were told "we will try this, if it doesn't work, we'll rethink our approach" - it sure as hell didn't take the sting out of it when the cycle was cancelled, but i also had a LOT of other stuff going on at the time (my nan passed away the day cycle was cancelled, and i found out the day before i needed major surgery) so i think i may have been more sensitive and was thinking less about what had been said in the past and more just about how it was impacting me right then...
Last edited by briggsy's girl; May 16th, 2009 at 08:41 PM.
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First IVF Cycle Cancelled....Devastated
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