IVF with very high FSH?

[Tigga]

Me again...Dutchie80...I just saw your signature and now know why you convinced the clinic on a 600 dose. I also noticed this is your first antagonist...many gals have had better results on an antagonist...hopefully you do too! Have FSH levels been an issue for you in the past?

Let's all keep each other posted of our progress!

[Sara69]

Hi Tigga,

Sorry about the high FSH and sending you

Since you're talking about the pill I am assuming you're doing a downregulated cycle - is that correct?

If yes they could meassure your FSH again before starting on FSH, in that case I would definitely go aghead, you could get back on the wheatgrass and hopefully it would look better when it really counts. Also have heard about some girls on BB who had a good result with a 14 FSH - what was your level when you started the February cycle?

The other option obviously is to go back on the wheatgrass now and give yourself another month, looking at your signature you went through a lot recently and maybe another month rest it all it needs?

Sending lots of good vibes,

Sara

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hi Tigga,

So sorry to hear about your FSH, but it is certainly 100 times better than your level a few months ago. I had a quick read back on your posts, I don't know if you have FSH on IUIs and whether your Feb cycle was converted to IUI because of your FSH level or because of no response to FSH, does this make sense? I guess I am saying that unless you have tried a full stim cycle, you won't know how your body will respond. My Day 3 baseline FSH level on my first cycle was 12, and I still went on to produce plenty of follies. Not sure if this gives you any hope, and I know everyone is different. I wish you all the best. Hugs

[Dutchie80]

Me again...Dutchie80...I just saw your signature and now know why you convinced the clinic on a 600 dose. I also noticed this is your first antagonist...many gals have had better results on an antagonist...hopefully you do too! Have FSH levels been an issue for you in the past?

Let's all keep each other posted of our progress!

Hi Tigga
Yes my FSH has been an issue for me in the past. When my down reg. cycle was cancelled my FSH was at 16 (not a day 2 reading) I only produced 2 follies that cycle. My FSH has kinda become the bane(sp?) of my existence.Im always waiting for it to be low enough to start and now I have to see the counsellors before I can cycle again because I was so upset at my last appt with FS ( I think they think Im losing it) when actually Im getting so frustrated with all the waiting we're having to do. Im not sure how much time I have which is sad as Im so young and all the waiting just makes it worse. Anyway enough of that.

I too have read a lot of positive things regarding an antagonist and Im very optimistic that it can work for me too. Im hoping the 600iu dose is going to help- that and a low low FSH. I initially thought that 450iu was the max dose that was given but the FS said that they have started a few (not many) ladies on this dose and then reduced it back to 450iu. Hopefully it'll do the trick.
So I dont think I'll be starting in late March as anticipated hopefully i'll be right to go by the end of April when AF is due and Ive seen the counsellors fingers crossed
Hello to Sara, BDT, CP and Buliej wishing you all buckets of good luck. So sorry if I've missed anyone

[Tigga]

Thanks for the good wishes guys - I really appreciate it.

Sara69 - I'm doing an antagonist but they start me on the pill for 3 weeks prior to ensure there's no follies present when I start FSH injections. I begged them to start me without the pill, but FS was adamant it was best way.

My protocol (antagonist):
Pill: 3 weeks
BT & Scan: 7/4
Commence Injections 8/4: 450 Gonal F then Orgalutran then Ovidrel
EPU: 20/4
PBT: 5/5

I just want to make it past the BT & Scan...that's usually where my IVF journey has ended in the past. In February a BT had my FSH at 4.6, but as it turned out that was not a true CD2 reading - it was more like a CD14 reading. It appears that my January & February cycles were one and the same even though there was light bleeding, ie: one loooong cycle with super delayed ovulation.

Do you have any set plan yet for a start?

I'm back on my wheatgrass too.

BabyDreamtime - Thanks heaps, your info does give me some hope. I am yet to see through a full stim cycle. Closest I got was 6 days on stims, and I was o'ing - so FS rushed an IUI. The IUI's are generally as a result of too high FSH and no point in proceeding with IVF/stims b/c FS reckons I won't respond (I have a full fridge of unused drugs including Lucerin). I've usually got one follicle so he generally suggests an IUI (because of DH's sperm antibodies). You're right, I'll never know if I don't give it one try! So even though I know my odds are stacked against, I'm going for it. Good luck for your FET on Saturday! Does the lunar calendar match up positively for you?

Dutchie80 - I know how frustrating it is just waiting...and how the stupid FSH number can do your head in. I went into total melt-down when I was told my 44 reading...I just couldn't believe that my time was over, before I'd even decided to start - I felt like a big barren-sharron and it took counselling and lots of effort to move past. I now know that high FSH is not the be all and end all when it comes to fertility - there are still options, but different ones and antagonist seems to be better than others. I hope the 600 FSH shots do the trick for you this time. I shall stay posted to hear of your progress. Good luck with it all. End of April will be here before you know it.

A big hi to everyone else too!

[Sara69]

Hi Girls,

BDT, Dutchie, Tigga & CP it looks like we're all cycle buddies.

My FSH result today came back as 15.7, I couldn't believe it and balled my eyes out. However, my FS allows me to start and DP and I have decided to give it a go. Obviously BT&Ultrasound may put an end to that, but we'll just have to see.

Where is everyone up to?

Sara

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hi Sara,

So sorry to hear about your level, but the best news that your FS has still given you the go ahead. Fingers crossed your BT and scan will be ok.

I am CD 3, day 2 of injections and have a scan on Sat to see what is going on. Trying to lie low a little and not having much luck of combating my obsession with BB and TTC. Sigh. I guess if I can't stop thinking about it, I might as well think of nothing but.

I hope you can get started on this cycle, will be watching out for your news.

Big hi to everyone else, x

[Sara69]

BDT,

Really sorry that your FET didn't work out and truly believe it's your time now. Keeping fingers crossed for Saturday.

Sara

[Sara69]

Hi Girls, woke up this mornign and just really sad about all thi. But now checked out doctor google and found some positive stats for women with high FSH, check it out http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?k...XLQGnQE9_m9EYw

[Tigga]

Sara69, the FSH result always gets me down too. I'm sorry it wasn't lower for you, it's just so friggin' unfair - but it's good FS is proceeding...ESPECIALLY, when you look at the stats you sent through (thanks for those)...there is hope for high-FSH'ers I truly beleive that. Good luck with the BT & scan.

BabyDreamtime - I hope this cycle is the one! Hopefully Saturday's results put a smile on your dial and it stays there for the rest of this cycle...all the way to a BFP!!

AFM, I'm still on Oral Contraceptive Pill (Nordette) until 4th April and have CD3 BT & Scan scheduled for Tue, 7/4. I've been super busy at work so the time is flying relatively fast.

How's everyone going?

I check in regularly so it's great to get the updates, especially as it looks as if we're all cycling similarly - let's hope that by May there BFP's for all of us.

[Sara69]

Hi,

Quick update from me, first scan yesterday put a smile on my face, 8 follicles between 6 and 12mm, next scan tomorrow. So it looks like I am responding quite fast and should have some eggies after all

Compared with last time at much lower FSh it loks so far a little better. So glad we did procede with the IVF, can still mean the follies don't have eggs or won't mature but now it's all in the hands of the gods.....

Sara

[Dutchie80]

Hi,

Quick update from me, first scan yesterday put a smile on my face, 8 follicles between 6 and 12mm, next scan tomorrow. So it looks like I am responding quite fast and should have some eggies after all

Compared with last time at much lower FSh it loks so far a little better. So glad we did procede with the IVF, can still mean the follies don't have eggs or won't mature but now it's all in the hands of the gods.....

Sara

Thats really fantastic news Sara Im absolutely thrilled for you. Gives me a lot of hope for my next cycle which Im hoping to start when next AF arrives. You are doing an antagonist is that right? I will have my fingers crossed for your nxt scan. And to think all those follies with a FSH of 15! I am soo happy for you and will be closely watching your progress cheering you on from the sidelines. Best of luck

Hello to everyone else, CP, Tigga and BDT I hope things are all well with each one of you

AFM- I had my FSH tested today even though Im not cycling this month just so I know where its at as Ive been taking organic wheatgrass for probably about 4 weeks now. Ill know the number on fri. Have an appt with the FS on tues 7th april and Ill be hoping to start an antagonist with 600iu FSH when AF arrives late April. So thats where Im at ATM very eagerly awaiting AF, getting a little impatient but trying to keep that in check.

[Sara69]

Hi Girls,

BDT Did you have a scan today? Hope things are looking up.

Dutchie: Good luck with your FSH result.

Tigga: keeping fingers crossed for Tuesday BT.

Things are still lookign fine with me can't believe it, scan showed six follies between 10 ands 15mm, 10 in total.

Sara

[Baby Dreamtime]

Hi Sara, that is wonderful news, sounds like this cycle is the one for you, and the follie growth is great. When do you think you will have EPU? Wishing you all the luck.

Hi Dutchie, thinking of you and wishing you all the best for your coming cycle, I hope your FSH level is looking good and responding to all the work you have been doing with your wheatgrass etc. BOL

Tigga, not long to go now, hope AF arrives on time and GL with your scan next week.

AFM, due to slow follie growth my FS put my scan back to tomorrow (Thur) so I will know then whether this cycle is a goer, praying it is so, I think perhaps the fact that she dropped me back to 75FSH is the reason, I guess my magic number really is 100. So hoping these few extra days will let the smaller ollies catch up, hopefully EPU on Mon.

Thinking of you all and hoping for the best for your cycles. Big hugs xx

[Sara69]

BDT - we may have EPU on the same day - my nurse estimated in between Monday and Wednesday for me - keeping fingers crossed for your scan tomorrow.

Sara

[Dutchie80]

Thinking of you both Sara and BDT wishing you both the best of luck with your upcoming epu you both get good egg numbers.

Tigga.
Hope everything is going well with you also. Wishing you buckets of luck for your cycle aswell. Good luck with your upcoming scan and BT on the 7th. My appt with FS is the 7th also (to get the "go ahead") so hopefully we'll both have some great news to share.
I noticed you on another forum and remember reading from your post that you were curious as to whether anyone else had experienced "symptoms" they believed were related to their high fsh. This quite intrigued me as it had never occurred to me before, but I will definitely be taking note next time I know my fsh is elevated to see if I notice anything new or not normal for me that could be high fsh related.Hmmm. Hope I made sense,
Ill know what my fsh is this month on friday so we shall see

Spreading lots of

[Tigga]

Geez! We're a busy bunch next Monday and Tuesday. EPU's, BT's, FS Appts...hopefully by Wednesday there's good news being shared all round!!! (I also always say, even if it's not so great news...sharing it on this thread helps, b/c everyone can totally and really understand and empathise...hard to find that kind of understanding anywhere else so thanks for the updates!)

Sara69 - 10 follies! WTF! You have just raised my hope 10-fold!! I've got everything crossed for 10 good healthy eggs. That would certainly put a smile on my face...WOW, that's just ace...I'm so happy for you! Yay!

Dutchie80 - I hope Friday's FSH result is a good one for you! (Is it a Day 3 of AF test?). I will await to hear result and will have fingers and toes and anything else crossed for you!! Yeah, my symptoms are a particularly foggy head and restless (kind of achy) legs from knees down...of course there's no scientific evidence, but each time it's high - I've been really aware of these symptoms. I've got my BT on Tue, but I'm expecting FSH to be low-ish because FS has had me on the contraceptive pill now for 3 weeks in lead up to cycle - evidently this will lower my FSH. How good would it be if both of us could take this journey side by side. Fingers crossed we both get green-light xxx

BDT - Good luck with your scan. I too will be that this cycle is a goer for you!! It's about time you got a break!! You deserve it...we all do!

Cuddlepie - How did you go this month?

Hope everyone's having a good week so far!

[Sara69]

Hi Girls,

Just an update from me, this morning four follies 20-22mm, three at 14mm and a few around 10mm. FS gives the smaller ones another day to catch up, trigger tomorrow night, EPU on Tuesday - while I am still waiting for all this to fall in a heap at the moment it looks so much better than my last cycle, so would now advise everyone to ignore the FSH results, normally with my result of 15.7 I wouldn't have gone this cycle!

Dutchie: How did you go on Friday, thinkign of you.

Tigga for Tuesday.

BDT:

Sara