Length of a short IVF cycle (Antagonist)

[vera68]

Hi everyone, i am a newy to this forum - i guess it nice to be able to talk to others who are going through the same things as i am. I am starting an Antagonist Cycle as i am a Poor responder and 40 yo (WOW). I have a 3yo son which i concieve naturally so now i don't know why i cant fall pregnant. can anyone enlighten me with the hope that maybe this cycle may be better?? i have had 2 IUI, Down Reg, 3 Flare all with only 3-4 OPU, so i am HOPING this may get me more...

Hope to hear from someone soon

[aliceinwonderland]

Hi Vera,

I have to say I love the Antagonist. Earlier this year we did a down reg cycle (10 eggs, 5 fertilised, 1 frostie - all BFN) When we went to see our FS about the next cyle, he worked out that DH was going to be away for work during the vital time if we did another down reg cycle. So he suggested an Antagonist as it was much shorter.
Fast forward two weeks and they collected 28 eggs, 27 of which fertilised (21 "properly") and we now have 14 blastocysts in the freezer and I am currently in the TWW with one expanded blastie on board. All great quality according to the embryologist! The only other thing I did differently was have acupuncture once a week since the first failed cycle in April.

Yay for the antagonist! I have to say I even had far fewer side effects as well. Good luck with your cycle! Fingers crossed for lots of lovely eggs for you!

lily x
Me 38 DH 36

[vera68]

Thanks Lily,
Good luck to you to, sounds very hopefull. The hardest par is the not knowing wat goes on inside . Can i ask wat does BFN mean??

Vera xx
me 40 DH 30
:-)

[dusty]

Hi Vera
Welcome to Belly Belly!

BFN = Big Fat Negative (negative pregnancy test). For more acronyms used frequently on BB look here

You are welcome to jump on in the other parts of the forum. You may be interested in the Trying To Conceive Buddies - Older Women's thread and there is a general LTTTC/AC thread where others going through assisted conception support one another and discuss their cycle.

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Best of luck with your cycle!

xx