Hi Possums

I was wondering how you got on this cycle and was sorry to read it had been cancelled. I know you must be feeling frustrated and deflated right now .

Like Sara my first IVF cycle was cancelled. It was a down-reg with Lucrin. We had increased my dose of Puregon from 200 to 300 units, but it was too little too late. Even though I had a good number of follicles, there was one crazy lead one and most did not mature. The thought was that I might have been over-suppressed by the Lucrin. I had learned about the Orgalutron cycle and read it sometimes suits "mature" ladies and that it may also possibly improve egg quality. I requested the Orgalutron protocol for my second cycle and we increased the Puregon to 375. I came straight off the cancelled cycle, so my follicle numbers dropped a little. I did however manage one blast that also passed the 8 chromosonal PGD tests I had requested. BFN. I commenced DHEA, in the hope of improving egg numbers and quality. Next month I had a natural chemical PG, so had a month "off" before trying again with IVF cycle 3. We went for the Orgalutron protocol and switched to Gonal-F. This time - success. A BFP + 2 frozen. I do not know completely why it worked this time, but do believe the Orgalutron protocol/increased FSH stims/DHEA were the right combination for my body. I was also advised that every monthly cycle is different. Hope some of the information in here is helpful to you, hun.

WTH x