What dose of Gonal F were you on for your first cycle?

[kimmi]

Hi Ladies,

My partner and I are currently preparing for our first cycle of IVF, and due to the fact my FS says I am at high risk of OHSS, he has put me on a very low dose of Gonal F - 75 iu to be exact.

I really have nothing to gauge this by, so I was curious as to what your dosage was on your first cycles?

The reason I ask, is the the IVF nurse looked surprised when she saw my dosage, and I'm just looking for reassurance.

Thanks everyone.

Kimmi

[onthefly]

I think that's what I started out on for my first cycle - they increased it later on.
If you're at high risk of OHSS you definately want to start with as low a dose as possible.
Good luck!

[ZigZag]

Hi. I started on 300 units but I don't have PCOS and didn't respond so they increased it to 450 units. I started to respond but not high enough so 1st cycle got cancelled. I am about to start my next cycle and will start out on 450 units.

A friend has PCOS and also only took 75 units like you, and she got pregnant. She did also have OHSS on that cycle so you do need to start out on low numbers if you are at risk.

All the best.

[barney]

hi there hun
my first cycle i was on 175 and my 2 other cycles i was on 225 due to very low response on the 175,but i also do not have pcos.
i wish you all the best

[Matthew's Mum]

hi,it all seems different for each individual scenario,i had my 1st gonal-f injection today,225mls.Good luck

[Maggie]

Hi,
I know what it's like- I'm on my first IVF go and want reassurance about everything. I've been started on 125. I have polycystic ovaries but not the syndrome. At my first scan FS said I had 15 follicles on each ovary and reduced my dose to 100. All is good so far but I am at risk of OHSS.
Good luck to you!