Sue,

There is no difference between Puregon and GonalF, I far as I know. None whatsoever. Just who manufactures it, and what the doctor prefers. I believe Sheree has been on both, and it didn't make a difference.

The short protocol is the flare protocol, which I believe is what is usally used in more mature women (like you and me #-o ). I was surprised to be put on down reg after a couple of flare cycles, but have since found out that my Dr is Mr Conservative himself and generally never does flares. Having said that, of the three down regs I did, the first I didn't even respond, the second, AF was 1 weeks late, and my third, it was nearly 2 weeks late. The flares were infinitely easier on my body.

The Luteal Support your Dr seems to be suggesting is pregnyl, which are HCG shots. It'll mean no HPTs, I'm warning you first, coz they can give false +ves, but in general easier than pessaries and probably more convenient. I've never had them myself but *Tam* has for all her cycles. I reckon I would have preferred them myself.

Your E2 levels are on the lowish end of the scale, where you'd generally be looking at about 1000iu per follicle just prior to surge. Still, I would have expected more than 2 eggs by your levels, but unfortunately the E2 levels are an approximate only.

On the other hand, it is believed that often doctors don't necessarily go for the higher dose of FSH to get more eggs because they want quality not quantity. Where quality may be an issue, there is a belief that trying for fewer eggs will mean better quality.

On the whole, it looks like you're on the right track (and definitely asking the right questions) Are you going for a 2 day transfer again this time? Or will you try for an older embryo if you end up with more to choose from?

Ah decisions decisions! Lol! I hope I haven't confused you even more, but you know my email if I have, matey!

love
sushee