Infertility

IUI with Bravelle Treatments

I'm new to this message board community, and just message boards in general.  I'm looking for a little encouragement as we undergo our first aggressive infertility treatment.  

We have been TTC for 3.5+ years.  I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2010.  I have a right blocked fallopian tube, as a result.  We have done 6 clomid cycles in the past.  I have PCOS as well as annovulation. In November, we finally went to an REI doctor in LA (I'm from Bakersfield CA).

Since seeing him, he found a sub-septum (partial wall of tissue) hanging down in my uterus.  Apparently, my uterus never fully developed.  I had an outpatient surgery that corrected it.  It's a month later and now we are undergoing other procedures.

I have been taking Provera for 10 days now to induce a menstrual cycle (due to my 35-45 day cycles). I am on day 10 of my pill, and waiting for AF to come.  When should I expect bleeding?  

After I start, I go in on CD3 and start Bravelle injections (twice a day) for 8 days.  I will also go in on CD8 for an Ultrasound and measuring of my follies.  When ready, I will get the trigger shot and go in for an IUI two days later.   

This is the plan.  I have no idea what to expect.  Can anyone give me some good, seasoned, and encouraging advice?  Thank you!!

Waiting anxiously to be a mommy,

Steph 

 

Married my better half in September 2008
Me: 30 DH: 29
TTC since May 2009
PCOS and Anovulation
Ectopic Pregnancy in 2010
HSG revealed Right Blocked FT in 2011
DH Low- Average S/A
2011: 6 cycles of Clomiphene Citrate
Nov. 2012: Diagnostic Hysteroscopy/Lap. procedure to remove sub-septum in Uterus
Dec. 2012: Bravelle Injections with 1st IUI Treatment
Praying for little one- twins even!
"Therefore do not worry about what tomorrow may bring, for it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34

Re: IUI with Bravelle Treatments

  • I don't know if it is good, seasoned, or encouraging advice, but here it is:  I did my iui's with Clomid.  Maybe ask the re if you can ice the area before you give the shot if it is im so it doesn't hurt.  The iui itself is not bad.  Dh has to do more work than you do.  I was nervous but it is no big thing.  Dr. puts in speculum and then adds the sperm.  You lay there for a little while and then go home.  I did ice before the trigger.  And don't look at the needle until after the shot is over.  Trust me. 
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  • I don't have any advice yet, as we're just starting our first IUI cycle too, but I just wanted to say welcome!
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    ***EVERYONE WELCOME***
    TTC #2 with assistance since 03/11
    Me: 33, Autoimmune (Hashimotos and FMS/CFS)
    Treated with Synthroid, acupuncture, TCM and supplements
    DH: 33, MFI (very low on all counts, high antibodies, hemochromatosis)
    Many treatments tried, none successful

    IVF/ICSI #1 05/14 - EPP/Antagonist, Gonal-F and Luveris, 18R, 14M, 13F - SET of 1BC, all arrested on day 5 - C/P
    Genetic testing = normal, DNA Frag = excellent
    IVF #2 03/15 - Long protocol with Suprefact, Gonal-F, and possibly Luveris, adding in PICSI
     
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  • Thank you for your advice!  So ice the area every time I inject the bravelle and then when injecting the HCG?

    I'm not too worried about the IUI.  It sounds like it's no worse than the HSG I have previously had done- mild cramping when entering the cervix?  

    Does it matter how long you lay there after the IUI?  I feel like I need to lay there forever.  Should I stay on my back for a day or two?  What did you do?

    Also- can you answer something for me?  What are the "Snow bunnies" and other such pictures at the end of signatures about?  

    Thank you for your help :) 

    Married my better half in September 2008
    Me: 30 DH: 29
    TTC since May 2009
    PCOS and Anovulation
    Ectopic Pregnancy in 2010
    HSG revealed Right Blocked FT in 2011
    DH Low- Average S/A
    2011: 6 cycles of Clomiphene Citrate
    Nov. 2012: Diagnostic Hysteroscopy/Lap. procedure to remove sub-septum in Uterus
    Dec. 2012: Bravelle Injections with 1st IUI Treatment
    Praying for little one- twins even!
    "Therefore do not worry about what tomorrow may bring, for it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34
  • Hi there!  Thank you for the warm welcome :)  I see you are doing your first IVF cycle in February of next year.  Are you doing an IUI before hand?
    Married my better half in September 2008
    Me: 30 DH: 29
    TTC since May 2009
    PCOS and Anovulation
    Ectopic Pregnancy in 2010
    HSG revealed Right Blocked FT in 2011
    DH Low- Average S/A
    2011: 6 cycles of Clomiphene Citrate
    Nov. 2012: Diagnostic Hysteroscopy/Lap. procedure to remove sub-septum in Uterus
    Dec. 2012: Bravelle Injections with 1st IUI Treatment
    Praying for little one- twins even!
    "Therefore do not worry about what tomorrow may bring, for it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34
  • imageMrsCMO:
    Hi there!  Thank you for the warm welcome :)  I see you are doing your first IVF cycle in February of next year.  Are you doing an IUI before hand?

    Yes, sorry I forgot to update my siggie! We had an appointment with our RE this week to get our IVF protocol, but decided instead to try an IUI cycle first. It`s not likely to work (we have pretty severe MFI) but we wanted to see how I would respond to stims. Still planning on February for IVF =) Just took my first Letrozole today and start injects on Tuesday if all goes well!

    As for the "Snow Bunnies" etc... badges, they're women who are currently, previously, or are about to do an IVF cycle. December Snow Bunnies for example, are those who are planning on having an egg retrieval/embryo transfer/FET in the month of December. There are check-ins twice a week I think?

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    ***EVERYONE WELCOME***
    TTC #2 with assistance since 03/11
    Me: 33, Autoimmune (Hashimotos and FMS/CFS)
    Treated with Synthroid, acupuncture, TCM and supplements
    DH: 33, MFI (very low on all counts, high antibodies, hemochromatosis)
    Many treatments tried, none successful

    IVF/ICSI #1 05/14 - EPP/Antagonist, Gonal-F and Luveris, 18R, 14M, 13F - SET of 1BC, all arrested on day 5 - C/P
    Genetic testing = normal, DNA Frag = excellent
    IVF #2 03/15 - Long protocol with Suprefact, Gonal-F, and possibly Luveris, adding in PICSI
     
  • I'd love to learn how to copy that quote, as you did, before replying!  

    Thank you for explaining the "Snow bunnies"  badge.  

    Can you explain the Letrozole to me?  Are the injections also Letrozole ones or gonadotropins of another sort? 

    Married my better half in September 2008
    Me: 30 DH: 29
    TTC since May 2009
    PCOS and Anovulation
    Ectopic Pregnancy in 2010
    HSG revealed Right Blocked FT in 2011
    DH Low- Average S/A
    2011: 6 cycles of Clomiphene Citrate
    Nov. 2012: Diagnostic Hysteroscopy/Lap. procedure to remove sub-septum in Uterus
    Dec. 2012: Bravelle Injections with 1st IUI Treatment
    Praying for little one- twins even!
    "Therefore do not worry about what tomorrow may bring, for it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34
  • imageMrsCMO:

    I'd love to learn how to copy that quote, as you did, before replying!  

    Thank you for explaining the "Snow bunnies"  badge.  

    Can you explain the Letrozole to me?  Are the injections also Letrozole ones or gonadotropins of another sort? 

    To quote a post, look under the post you want to quote. There are 2 buttons [<- Reply] [ Quote ] [Contact ->] if you hit quote, then it shows the post in your message box.

    Letrozole is an oral drug (works much the same as Clomid). I'll be starting Gonal-F injections next week, so we're just doing a combination of the two =) I'm nervous about doing injections, since it's my first time! How are you handling that?

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    ***EVERYONE WELCOME***
    TTC #2 with assistance since 03/11
    Me: 33, Autoimmune (Hashimotos and FMS/CFS)
    Treated with Synthroid, acupuncture, TCM and supplements
    DH: 33, MFI (very low on all counts, high antibodies, hemochromatosis)
    Many treatments tried, none successful

    IVF/ICSI #1 05/14 - EPP/Antagonist, Gonal-F and Luveris, 18R, 14M, 13F - SET of 1BC, all arrested on day 5 - C/P
    Genetic testing = normal, DNA Frag = excellent
    IVF #2 03/15 - Long protocol with Suprefact, Gonal-F, and possibly Luveris, adding in PICSI
     
  • imagetptbabe:

      I'm nervous about doing injections, since it's my first time! How are you handling that?

    Injections can definitely be something to be nervous about.  Luckily, my DH is an RN and so he is used to giving meds and such.  However, I heard that they are injected in your belly?  I thought they would just be in my hip or arm or something...I guess I didn't think too much about it.  I saw a lot of posts about bruising around the belly button- due to the daily injection sites.  I also heard some say that it burned once going in.  THAT'S what I'm nervous about...and the possible side effects are never comforting.  

    Are you doing two-a-day injections also?  That's what they are going to put me on after AF comes (which is a whole other frustration!).  I was put on Provera (10 day pill) to start my cycle.  I finished the last pill yesterday, and still no AF.  It looks like this is the first of a few waiting games, though, so I should practice with a smile :)

    When exactly do you start next week on the injections?  Monday?  I'd like to be praying for you.  I'm Stephanie, by the way :) 

     


    Married my better half in September 2008
    Me: 30 DH: 29
    TTC since May 2009
    PCOS and Anovulation
    Ectopic Pregnancy in 2010
    HSG revealed Right Blocked FT in 2011
    DH Low- Average S/A
    2011: 6 cycles of Clomiphene Citrate
    Nov. 2012: Diagnostic Hysteroscopy/Lap. procedure to remove sub-septum in Uterus
    Dec. 2012: Bravelle Injections with 1st IUI Treatment
    Praying for little one- twins even!
    "Therefore do not worry about what tomorrow may bring, for it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34
  • imageMrsCMO:
    imagetptbabe:

      I'm nervous about doing injections, since it's my first time! How are you handling that?

    Injections can definitely be something to be nervous about.  Luckily, my DH is an RN and so he is used to giving meds and such.  However, I heard that they are injected in your belly?  I thought they would just be in my hip or arm or something...I guess I didn't think too much about it.  I saw a lot of posts about bruising around the belly button- due to the daily injection sites.  I also heard some say that it burned once going in.  THAT'S what I'm nervous about...and the possible side effects are never comforting.  

    Are you doing two-a-day injections also?  That's what they are going to put me on after AF comes (which is a whole other frustration!).  I was put on Provera (10 day pill) to start my cycle.  I finished the last pill yesterday, and still no AF.  It looks like this is the first of a few waiting games, though, so I should practice with a smile :)

    When exactly do you start next week on the injections?  Monday?  I'd like to be praying for you.  I'm Stephanie, by the way :) 

     


    Oh goodness, you're lucky that your DH can do that for you!!! Mine is staying as far as humanly possible away from that. In fact, I'll be asking my neighbour (former IVF'er) to be doing my trigger shot, because I don't think I can give myself a shot in the bum. Just not logistically feasible I don't think?

    I haven't taken Provera, but I do take progesterone supplements every cycle. AF doesn't show up for me until 2-3 days after I stop them, so that could just be the case for you? (Hopefully anyways!)

    I think I'll likely be doing 1 injection a day? It depends on my next scan (Tuesday). Since I do ovulate on my own (just not very well) they're starting me on a fairly low dose. I guess we'll see though. I didn't ask about that part, though I guess I should have? I go for my injection class right after my scan, and get all my instructions then as well.

    Thanks for the prayers =) We pray for the whole board over here! And I'm Annie =)

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    ***EVERYONE WELCOME***
    TTC #2 with assistance since 03/11
    Me: 33, Autoimmune (Hashimotos and FMS/CFS)
    Treated with Synthroid, acupuncture, TCM and supplements
    DH: 33, MFI (very low on all counts, high antibodies, hemochromatosis)
    Many treatments tried, none successful

    IVF/ICSI #1 05/14 - EPP/Antagonist, Gonal-F and Luveris, 18R, 14M, 13F - SET of 1BC, all arrested on day 5 - C/P
    Genetic testing = normal, DNA Frag = excellent
    IVF #2 03/15 - Long protocol with Suprefact, Gonal-F, and possibly Luveris, adding in PICSI
     
  • Hi Annie!  How are you feeling?

    When you say "scan" what do you mean exactly? An ultrasound? I'm interested to know what you learn at your injection class, please keep me posted!

    AF came today for me today. That puts us at Wednesday with starting the Bravelle injections. I'm really nervous as to how they are going to make me feel.  I'm really not looking forward to the emotional part of things...even though I'm thankful for them.

    Ill let you know what I find out about the injections. I plan to ask about the icing technique...just out of curiosity. 

    Steph 

    Married my better half in September 2008
    Me: 30 DH: 29
    TTC since May 2009
    PCOS and Anovulation
    Ectopic Pregnancy in 2010
    HSG revealed Right Blocked FT in 2011
    DH Low- Average S/A
    2011: 6 cycles of Clomiphene Citrate
    Nov. 2012: Diagnostic Hysteroscopy/Lap. procedure to remove sub-septum in Uterus
    Dec. 2012: Bravelle Injections with 1st IUI Treatment
    Praying for little one- twins even!
    "Therefore do not worry about what tomorrow may bring, for it will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." -Matthew 6:34
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