Sweet Sara - I was so sorry to log on to BB just now and read this cycle did not result in your much longed for BFP. Once again, you have made it one step further - this time to transfer. Every cycle is improving. I understand your wanting to change FS. You have done a few cycles now and a fresh approach is warranted. BTW, remember to keep up the DHEA (I don't know if you chose to stop). Maybe it was already gradually improving things?

I have been thinking a lot about why my cycle this time around worked out better. I am not entirely sure it was the DHEA. You know that my first (down reg) cycle was cancelled (needed a bigger dose of Puregon). Then, not wanting to waste time and because of the whole Christmas break and IVF closing, etc, I followed immediately with a (Orgalutron) back-to-back cycle. I got three less eggs but got to transfer. BFN. I then had the chemical PG (like a month off) and then tried my third and successful cycle (Orgalutron). This time I got the same number of eggs as the first cycle, but the quality had improved.

So the main differences were:
1. It was not a back to back cycle. My FS had warned me between cancelled Cycle 1 and Cycle 2 the next month that it can result in less eggs.
2. Just over 2 months of DHEA (except for the couple of days with the chemical PG)
3. Royal Jelly
4. Increase of FSH over first cancelled cycle, and changed from Puregon to Gonal-F.
5. DH has been sprinkling MACA root powder on his cereal each morning - great for swimmers

At the time of my BFP, I was told every cycle is different. But I thought I would share this with you, as I did 3 cycles over 4 months.

Kel - I too am sorry to read you are at odds right now with your partner over the TTC IVF journey. I thought Saph's suggestion of using your clinic's IVF councillor was a good idea - do you think he would go with you? Perhaps a little holiday/weekend getaway of some kind and enjoying each other will make it easier to open up. IVF is physically and emotionally draining and the guys do have it pretty good in terms of supplying their blood and swimmer samples. But I think it does hurt them to see us go through what we do. Hopefully he just needs a little time. I get what you mean about being worried about "taking a break" and finding it hard to start again. But your body has been through a huge ordeal and needs a little time to recover. Take care xx

A big for Julie

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