how long for trigger shot to leave system???

bridetobein05 · March 2009

I triggered on 3/4 and had my IUI on 3/5- they said to wait 17 days to do HPT....... doesn't that seem a bit long? What did your DR's say?

Thanks in advance!

Mainer-in-Texas · March 2009

I think it depends on the strength of your trigger, your metabolism, weight, etc. I had Ovidrel this month, and my RE didn't say how long it would take, but I tested it out and it was gone after 9 days. 17 days does sound long to me, though.

Holanchi · March 2009

I did an Ovidrel trigger on Monday, 3/2 and it was out of my system by Saturday 3/7 or Sunday 3/8.

I've seen some girls say that it's still in their system around 8dpo...so maybe they just want to convince you to wait that long so that you don't get a false bfp? Like, if they told you 14dpo, you might be tempted to test at 9dpo...so if they tell you later you're more likely to wait a little longer? kwim?

My dr didn't tell me anything about when to take a HPT, but I go for my beta 14dpo.

ladychicago · March 2009

my little ovidrel info sheet said it could stay in your system for up to 14 days, so don't test before then. but that's probably generous.

i haven't decided if i'll test it out or not. i think this cycle, i won't, and we'll see how crazy i go.

sep1981 · March 2009

I also go in for a beta at 14dpo. Are you on progesterone supps? If not, you would likely get AF before 17 days. Just as a reference point, I tested out my trigger last cycle. I had 10,000ius of hcg and i still had a faint line at 10dpo (it was a BFN obviously). I am thin and have a very fast metabolism. Just depends on the person I guess, but I can't imagine it would still be there 17dpo.