BDT, I had a similar assumption about the dosage on Antagonist cycle vs down-reg. That's why I was a bit worried to over stim initially with the same dose as down-reg, obviously that didn't happen but the contrarory. To me, this doesn't make logical sense really. Maybe because I am not a poor responder on down-reg, so the opposite result? It also made me wondering if I should give Flare cycle a try, seems all these protocols really gives different result on each individual. Even when we look at stats/research, we are not exactly comparing apple to apple, you won't know until you try it?! It sucks thought, no short cut just have to go through it. Your friends' case made perfect sense, if you find any other examples, I'd also like to hear it, its so helpful.
I've sent an email to Dr. Lok last night asking to increase dose, Im sure he will take on board. I am thinking it should be around 200iu. (half a doctor am I? )
Sara, I would do a down-reg cycle if I could this month, but given now my strategy for this year is 'to accumulated more snow-bubs in the frozen bank with my 38-year-old eggs', I am trying to fit in more cycles as I could. I am now on my D20 and going to do NK cell b/t next week, so can't start a down-reg. Timing wise, a short cycle fit in better so I won't waste a month in between. Although my mind is still battling between Antagonist or Flare atm. On the other hand, I don't feel super healthy this month, my temp chart is all over the place and hardly take a hike after O, so this morning I am also doubting if I should go into a cycle straight away. It might not be the best thing to do anyway. So again, I am confused.
Fibriod issue has now been put on the back burner, I sensed that Dr. S is thinking checking other issues more important than this although he didn't make it very clear. He just said its a tricky issue but many women got pregnant when having much larger fibroid than 5mm. So my plan is to do a Uterus biopsy and checking inside of it at one go, this also need to be done at D23-26 of the cycle, which means down-reg is out again. Once I eliminate all other possibilities, maybe I will have to consider this. I hate the sound of key-hole surgery and that will put me out of action for at least 3 months, so I want to get most use of my 'young' eggs before I have to IYKWIM.
Sorry for the long post, but just need to get this out because I know your guys would understand.
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