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why do you trigger?

mrs.mastromrs.mastro member
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I just did my first cycle of Clomid (50 mg) and I had a mature follicle, but did not actually ovulate.  My RE said he is upping my dose to 100 mg for the next cycle.  I'm wondering if I should ask him about triggering, but I guess I don't really understand why some gals do it and others do not... could someone fill me in?  Thanks!
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Re: why do you trigger?

  • LCB34LCB34 member

    "Triggering" forces the body to ovulate mature follicles.  So, it is a 96% guarantee that you will release the mature follies that your RE can see on an ultrasound.

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    So do you think I should be doing it then?  Would upping the Clomid dose make me more likely to actually ovulate as well?
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    That would be a question for your doctor.  Are you seeing an OBGYN or a RE?  Most RE's trigger patients to make sure they are ovulating when mature follicles have developed to ensure the best chances possible each cycle.

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  • mrs.mastromrs.mastro member
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    Are you seeing an OBGYN or a RE? 

     He's a RE.  We've never discussed triggering, so I will definitely ask him when I go back next week.

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    Are you seeing an OBGYN or a RE? 

     He's a RE.  We've never discussed triggering, so I will definitely ask him when I go back next week.

    My RE isn't currently having me trigger either...just so you know that not all REs trigger all the time :)

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    imagemrs.mastro:
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    Are you seeing an OBGYN or a RE? 

     He's a RE.  We've never discussed triggering, so I will definitely ask him when I go back next week.

    My RE isn't currently having me trigger either...just so you know that not all REs trigger all the time :)

    That is why I said "most" and not all. 

    I would definitely talk about it since you had a mature follicle but didn't confirm ovulation.  It can't hurt and, the trigger shot is less than $100 even if you are OOP.  Totally worth it IMO to have the peace of mind that you actually did release the egg.

     

     

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    That is why I said "most" and not all. 

    I would definitely talk about it since you had a mature follicle but didn't confirm ovulation.  It can't hurt and, the trigger shot is less than $100 even if you are OOP.  Totally worth it IMO to have the peace of mind that you actually did release the egg.

     

     

    I have Tricare, and I think they do cover the trigger shot, but even if not, I'd pay the $100 to give myself a good chance.

     

    Thanks ladies!

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