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thread: Long Term TTC & Assisted Conception 2015 #2

  1. #253
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    So sorry things didn't go better for you both xxx

  2. #254
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    Adgirl. That is such devastating news. I am so so sorry. Sending big hugs.

    Hopeful Mum. So sorry re this cycle. Sounds like a great idea to give yourself time to process and grieve for all you have been through before deciding whats next.

    Afm. Nervously awaiting my FS appointment on Wed. Will keep you posted with what is next for me.

  3. #255
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    Adgirl and HM I'm so sorry for you both, sending you both lots of xxxx

    Jane hope all goes well at the FS on Wednesday xxxx

  4. #256
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    Dec 2014
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    Has anyone had success with using the pill and high dose steroids before an IVF cycle? It's out next move

  5. #257
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    Tuesday 5th May 2015

    Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
    TubbyPuff - Saving for IVF
    Hopeful mum - Taking a break
    1 More Please - Taking a break (March 2015)
    Jane -
    Pholi - CD26
    Adgirl - CD80

    Waiting for Transfer


    Hanging out in the TWW


    Got their BFP in April
    Amy_jellybean - CD31 13dp3dt

    If I have forgot anyone, gotten some numbers wrong or you would like to be added to the list then please let me know..

  6. #258
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    Adgirl we did a long down regulation cycle with zoladex implants to bring about a menopause effect before going straight into a full stim cycle. It resulted in a big harvest. My understanding is that the thinking behind this is similar to the pill which allows the drs to take control over your cycle. Well thats my understanding anyway.

  7. #259
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    Dec 2014
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    Thanks for the input Jane I trust my FS implicitly and I'm sure she is doing it to help my harvest as you said.

    Otherwise I am in such bad pain on right hand side it is supposedly the follicles dissolving but oh my god I'm in agony

  8. #260

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    Sneaking in (as I don't really post in here since abandoning IVF) but I've done that protocol, Adgirl. I did it along with a whole raft of other things (pipelle biopsy, Synarel, human growth hormone, melatonin, DHEA, massive doses of coQ10, antibiotics, synthyroid, intrapalid infusion, and an experimental anti Cancer mediation). The cycle started in July with the pill and supplements and ended in late December with transfer, etc. I ended up with lots of follicles (over 30), seven eggs collected and just one reaching blastocyst stage for transfer. I had a suspected chemical pg but ultimately a BFN. It was my best cycle in terms of follie numbers but worst in terms of numbers of embryos available for transfer. I cant say it was fun, either.

  9. #261
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    Thank you so much nothing2lose I really appreciate your post.
    We are 98% sure it's autoimmune premature ovarian failure but short of biopsing the ovary (which will likely do more harm than good) we can't be sure. So theory is (I stress theory as there is absolutely no research on it) that if they give me enough pred to turn of my immune system that it should stop the attacking of my follicles and get s better result. I don't know how I feel I'm willing to try anything.

  10. #262

    Jun 2010
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    I got to the 'I will try anything' stage too. The protocol you are talking about is pretty common in the US and at Monash IVF here in Melbourne.

  11. #263
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    Dec 2014
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    Ahhh I see that's good! I'm at Melbourne IVF

  12. #264

    Jun 2010
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    I had my first nine cycles at MIVF. I did the last one at Monash.
    My MIVF FS wouldn't do the Colorado protocol as she didn't think it made any difference. That's why she referred me to Monash.

  13. #265
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    Dec 2014
    Western Suburbs Victoria
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    Ahh I see I'm pretty happy with my FS she still seems confident I guess, at least confident my few frozen embryos will result in a pregnancy given my age but I guess I'm much more conservative

  14. #266
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    Wednesday 6th May 2015

    Waiting for EPU/O/IUI/FET or just something to happen!
    TubbyPuff - Saving for IVF
    Hopeful mum - Taking a break
    1 More Please - Taking a break (March 2015)
    Jane -
    Pholi - CD27
    Adgirl - CD81

    Waiting for Transfer


    Hanging out in the TWW


    Got their BFP in April
    Amy_jellybean - CD32 14dp3dt

    If I have forgot anyone, gotten some numbers wrong or you would like to be added to the list then please let me know..

  15. #267
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    sneaking in too... adgirl, I did this protocol at mivf. also got to the try anything stage after numerous failed cycles without any real explanation (unexplained infertility). i got lucky & it worked. feel free to pm if you like. best of luck. xx

  16. #268
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    Dec 2014
    Western Suburbs Victoria
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    Andie thank you you have no idea how much I needed to hear that x

  17. #269
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    Hi ladies, so I had my appointment with FS today. The next steps for us are more tests for genetic abnormalities and blood clotting disorders, day surgery (hysteroscopy) on 19th, then we will be looking at a natural frozen cycle with a biopsy of the cervix a week or so before transfer (probably around mid - late June). If that fails then we will need to decide between using our lasr frozen embryo and doing a full stim cycle + PGD. Not sure how im feeling about it all???

  18. #270
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    Dec 2014
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    Jane so so much going on for you sending you lots of love and strength

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