Does anyone know the possible outcome of having low estrogen levels at day 8 of stims?
My follies are ok (i think) around 23 all up with 12 that are between 10 - 12mm, but the nurse told me today that my estrogen levels are not as high as they should be.
I'm taking 150 of Puregon and have been for the last 8 days, they told me that the BT on day 4 of stims was around the 360 mark and then day 8 they were only up to 430?
I don't really know what it means - I don't know where they should be by day 8.
I have to go back in tomorrow for another BT to check a different hormone? To see if my ovaries are working hard enough?
Anyone that has had similar results or can advise what is the expected levels - please please let me know.
The nurse said the size of the fols were ok, just the estrogen levels were lower thank expected. I assumed that they were a LOT lower than expected - by I could have been reading too much into it.
I've been feeling sick with worry all afternoon.
Sorry. Being miserable. I was just so excited this morning that it has been a bit of a shock and disappointment to hear that news.
Being new to IVF, I can't really give you any advice, but I'm sure things are fine. Try not to worry too much - I'm sure someone more experienced and knowledgeable will be along soon with some advice....
Nic - that follie size sounds good hun some people devlop levels at different rates I can't tell you what mine were beacuse my FS did'nt BT for the last few cycles just went on follie size but for you. Plus this being your first your body may react a little different to the norm but sure it is doing its thing hang in there and try not to stress yes easy for me to say
Nic mini meltdowns are normal hun esp with cycle one you question everything (actually that does not change much ) My stims were always done in the stomach if it stings just use an ice cube
Nic - sorry to hear about the spanner in the works. I dont know the details of IVF yet (still learning) but it looks really emotionally difficult. Hang in there I hope it all works for u.
Last edited by Maruschke; August 29th, 2008 at 10:26 PM.
Thanks again girls. I've got acupuncture after BT and then I guess there will be more of a plan in the arvo once the results are in.
Oscar - It has been ok until recently - I think since the stims started and knowing that we are close, but not knowing how close. It is starting to do my head in. But I know it will be worth it - I've found some great girls and some great support here. The wishes and thoughts from those who may not know all the in's and outs of IVF are as appreciated as those who have been round the track a couple of times. Thank you for taking the time to leave a note for me. :-)
Linda - I did my first stim in the belly and it stung, bled and bruised (but I think the puregon is quite a bit different to the lucrin that I had gotten used to). I think I will be able to deal with the Puregon in the belly now. It will be interesting to see if there is any difference. The nurse said it wasn't anything to worry about just yet so fingers crossed the plan tomorrow will set things back on track.
for you. Plus this being your first your body may react a little different to the norm but sure it is doing its thing hang in there and try not to stress yes easy for me to say 
) My stims were always done in the stomach if it stings just use an ice cube
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