Starting on Puregon...

[jo_white83]

Hi all,

I'm new to this forum and am just looking to find anyone who has undergone OS with Puregon before... I am set to start mine in just over a week and I am EXTREMELY nervous!!! My DH and I have been TTC for over 10 years and we have previously tried Clomid but it didn't work for us...

Does anyone have any advice for me in regards to having this treatment???

Thanks in advance,

Joanne

[Cass72]

Hello Joanne. I used Puregon. You get used to it.

When the nurse gave me the pen and instructions I was so nervous. She showed me what to do and then gave it to me to do to myself. I held it in my hands and burst into tears. I looked pleadingly at DH and said I just can't do it. He took it from me and asked the nurse to show him. She did. I knew it was going to be okay and it was. My DH gave me all my jabs and yes, I eventually ended up looking little bit like a pin cushion but I bruise very very easily.

Good luck and welcome to BB

[jo_white83]

Hi Cass,

Sadly the injections don't really scare me... Guess that comes with the territory of being a nurse... Is going to be weird injecting myself though after always doing it to others, I'm more scared about this not working either...

[Cass72]

Oh you poor thing. Yes, that is scary (sorry, my first thought was needles....shudder!)

I just took each day as it came. I had meltdowns and amazing highs. My moods went up and down (as DH later told me) and I was forever fretting about doing the right amount, right time etc., etc.

I remember telling DH one day that we were wasting our time and money on something that wasn't going to work - the next day I was window-shopping for nursery furniture.

My best (only) advice is to join in here. The only way I got through it was to pour my heart out in the Belly Belly forums. No question was too silly or insignificant and there was always someone who had been there before and could provide some advice or a shoulder to lean on. I also relied heavily on the nurses at the FC. They provided wonderful support.

Take care and don't be too hard on yourself, particularly if you are having a "down day".

[jo_white83]

Thanks Cass... My DH and I were so positive it would work but after my appointment I am not so sure now... The dr was confident it would but I just have this sinking feeling in my stomach... I think we want it so badly that it just won't work... Silly thoughts I know, but all I have ever wanted was to be a mummy and it has been such a long and hard road to get here, I just don't know how long I can wait for it to work...
Gah... Sorry for the negativity!!!

[Lily Dust]

Hi!

We used puregon with our IVF attempts. I think the biggest thing to remember is that the first cycle is all about learning how your body stimulates to certain levels of drugs etc. Depending on age and other things as to what dose rate you will be given, sometimes this is perfect and other times it wont be enough or even a little too much iykwim.

There are girls on here who are right where you are now or who have been there not too long ago. Ask all the questions you need and remember that there is always someone on here that will be a 'shoulder' for you

Best of luck to you guys!!!

[jo_white83]

Hi Lily Dust!
Thanks for your reply! I'm 29 and my DH is 32... My starting dose of Puregon is 33.3 units... Apparently this is the minimum dose they use for a starting round... I was quite surprised at how small the dose is compared to what others have used but thinking that this is going to be a 'trial run' as you said makes me feel more at ease! 😄

[myturn]

Hi Jo,

I have used puregon with each of my 3 IVF stim cycles... it is scary not knowing what will happen - they have to start you lower because they don't know how you will respond. I agree with LilyDust - the first one is like a trial (I reckon they should give you a discount for the first round!!)

Each cycle is a mixed feeling of excitement and fear all at the same time.... BB has helped keep me sane - hopefully you will find it just as good

Here's hoping you are not doing it for long!! Good luck, see you in the LTTTC thread

[jo_white83]

Hi myturn!
I feel very lucky when I hear the full costs of the medications because I am only having to pay a very small portion of that!!! I am having treatment at a brand new fertility centre that I actually a bulk billing centre and when I do actually have to pay any costs, they are greatly reduced... I doubt that my DH and I would be able to afford to start treatment if I wasn't so fortunate!

Today when I went to my appointment the dr was unsure as to what has even caused my PCOS as all my hormones are normal and the only vitamin/ nutrient I had issues with was I had an EXTREMELY low Vitamin D count... I really hope that means that treatment will work quickly (but it probably just wishful thinking!)

[myturn]

where are you having treatment? I am with MIVF, and usually go to the Mt Waverley clinic... looking forward to using the new clinic when I start my next cycle...

(.... when you have 50 posts you will be able to send private messages (PM's) and we can chat privately a bit more easily... I hesitate to say the suburb where I live on line... but... it's not far from you )

bit annoying that they don't know why you are all over the place hormonally....! I feel confused why I am having so much trouble as well.... my FS (fertility specialist) has said a couple of things, but I forget and don't write it down, and don't know what to ask every time

FX we both get a BFP soon!

[jo_white83]

myturn, i'm having treatment at the new 'The Fertility Clinic' in Dandenong... It is straight across the road from the Dandenong Hospital on David St... The staff are AMAZING and my FS seems really good... I have only had 2 appointments so far and they have consisted of testing, getting my history, making a plan and now I start... It has happened really quick but i'm so thankful that it has!!! My FS also works at the Women's Hospital and has his own clinic in Berwick...

I find it easy to remember the medical stuff (only because i'm a nurse and this is the type of nursing I would eventually like to be involved in) but I blank on questions to ask!!! lol... In fact, when I went today, the FS must have thought something was wrong with me, I don't think I even said 1 word!!! I get so nervous just walking through the Clinic doors!!! The most relaxed I think I was today was actually during my internal u/s and that is because I am used to these and know what to expect, and my nurse was just fab!!!

I really hope you get a BFP soon too!!! I would love to actually have someone else's dreams come true along side mine!!! Haha... I struggle atm with the whole preggas thing because so many of my friends are UTD and I honestly am so happy for them, but keep asking when is it my turn??? I know that is selfish, but I can;t help it!!! That being said, my babies (if and when I eventually have them) will be so loved and wanted because of all the struggles we have gone through to have them!!!

[Keta]

Hi Jo. I just wanted to give you some hope and cheer you along on this scary step. I did five rounds of OI using puregon ad as you can see by my ticker I'm now 25 weeks pregnant. I too have pcos although not the typical presentation and drs have been surprised to see my ovaries. The process of achieving a bfp was certainly a roller coaster and every cycle was different. I fluctuated between needing 50 and 75 units but ultimately every cycle was different. Two cycles were canceled as my ovaries went crazy and stimulated 15 - 20 follicles! That was probably tougher than the cycles that didn't work. We got there in the end though. If you have any questions about it all I'd be happy to try and help wishing you all the best xx

[myturn]

myturn, i'm having treatment at the new 'The Fertility Clinic' in Dandenong... It is straight across the road from the Dandenong Hospital on David St... The staff are AMAZING and my FS seems really good... I have only had 2 appointments so far and they have consisted of testing, getting my history, making a plan and now I start... It has happened really quick but i'm so thankful that it has!!! My FS also works at the Women's Hospital and has his own clinic in Berwick...

I find it easy to remember the medical stuff (only because i'm a nurse and this is the type of nursing I would eventually like to be involved in) but I blank on questions to ask!!! lol... In fact, when I went today, the FS must have thought something was wrong with me, I don't think I even said 1 word!!! I get so nervous just walking through the Clinic doors!!! The most relaxed I think I was today was actually during my internal u/s and that is because I am used to these and know what to expect, and my nurse was just fab!!!

I really hope you get a BFP soon too!!! I would love to actually have someone else's dreams come true along side mine!!! Haha... I struggle atm with the whole preggas thing because so many of my friends are UTD and I honestly am so happy for them, but keep asking when is it my turn??? I know that is selfish, but I can;t help it!!! That being said, my babies (if and when I eventually have them) will be so loved and wanted because of all the struggles we have gone through to have them!!!

didn't know there was a new clinic in dandy...hmmm..... I had my first BFP in July and it was the best feeling.... obviously it's didn't stick around, but it's kinda nice to know my eggies CAN implant!!

I totally understand the resentment... it's really tough..... for you and one for me too lol....

[jo_white83]

Hi Keta!!!
Congrats on your BFP!!!! Wow, 5 cycles... That is a lot of needles!!! Lol!!! I can only hope I get a happy result like you!!! I hope I can be as brave as you to keep on with the treatments if nothing happens!!! I was told by my FS that after 4-5 failed cycles, I will probably have to progress yet another step... That kinda scares me!

myturn, the clinic only opened a few weeks ago... I was their first patient to be seen!!! Now if only I can continue the firsts!!! hahaha... The staff there are really nice and it is such a close location for me, especially with the scans I will have to have every 4 days!!! My FS said I have to have them every 4 days and that the cycle will be cancelled if I produce more than 3 follicles... I'm guessing from reading the posts in the forum, this is a normal thing...
Thanks for my , I am sending a BIG one back to you too!!!

I had a dream about a week ago that I was pregnant with twins- 1 boy and 1 girl- I am ing this is a prediction dream!!! lol!!!

xxx

[Keta]

I hope your dream comes true!
To be honest it was tough to keep going and the fs wanted us to move to ivf on our 5th cycle but Dh just wasn't ready. I think we kept going back because it was kind of addictive and hard to stop! A failed cycle always felt a little easier for me if I could go again straight away. I guess it would be different for everyone but that's how I kept going. That and the amazing girls in the ltttc and Ac thread. They were my sanity card and I am forever great full to them. I hope you get a bfp very very soon.

[jo_white83]

Thanks Keta!!!

Very very nervous about the injections now... Started on my Provera today so i'm hoping to start on the Puregon next monday or tuesday... My FS said it should be about 10 days from commencing the Provera.... Fingers Crossed!!!