Got tentative schedule for IVF # 2!

Imanurse03 · January 2010

My nurse called me today to give me my tentative schedule for IVF # 2. My tentative ER is 2/25 and ET is 3/2! Seem so far away but I know it'll be here before I know it. It's been bittersweet to be on a break for the past few months after my m/c. I am starting to get a little excited for our next cycle but scared that we'll have a BFN or another m/c. RE is hoping not to overstim me again this time by doing a Lupron trigger.

They are also adding Ganirelix to my protocol this time. I've never used Ganirelix before and so I asked the nurse about it. She didn't really explain it well to me. I think I'll ask RE at my next visit. Anyone have experience with Ganirelix and what was your diagnosis? Is it IM or subq? TIA!

perry7285 · January 2010

just want to say good luck!

MrsP71506 · January 2010

good luck!

SweetBijou · January 2010

Hi,

I was on ganirelix. For me, it was actually easier, as there was no mixing involved as mine were prefilled. I would get a shot in the belly every morning after the bravelle. It stung just a tiny bit more and I would get red and itchy for a few minutes following, but it is pretty easy to use.

floridakat · January 2010

SweetBijou:
Hi,

I was on ganirelix. For me, it was actually easier, as there was no mixing involved as mine were prefilled. I would get a shot in the belly every morning after the bravelle. It stung just a tiny bit more and I would get red and itchy for a few minutes following, but it is pretty easy to use.

This! Ganirelix was the easiest injection I did. Best of luck!

MontyMrs · January 2010

Good Luck on IVF #2! I'm glad to hear that Ganirelix is an easy inject, since its part of my new protocol too.

jhleap · January 2010

I was on Ganirelix also, it was really eay. Like PP said, it was red and itchy at injection site for about 30 minutes after injection.

I do think it kept me from having an ovrstim problem again. My E2 only reached 1750 this cycle. 10,000 on my cancelled cycle.

rachel06 · January 2010

GL! I used Ganirelix for IVF #1. I didn't have any redness or itching but i iced my belly for about 10 minutes prior to injecting. I have PCOS and it was subq.

njohnson1972 · January 2010

I haven't started my Ganirelix yet, but I was told I could mix it with the Follistim and Menopur when the time comes. Then it is still just one shot!

I believe the Ganirelix stops you from ovulating. You use it after you stim for a while, but before you trigger.

svp1537 · January 2010

I used Ganirelix for my last IVF and like pp's said, it is pretty easy It comes pre-mixed, and all ready to go! It does burn going in and my injection site always itched like mad afterwards... It is a subq injection, so again, that's another plus

Good luck and you are right... March will be here before you know it!

BulaS · January 2010

I don't know about the meds, just wanted to wish you luck!! ?March will be here before you know it!?

PoeticJustice · January 2010

Best Wishes for a great cycle!

Dragonfly1226 · January 2010

I really hope this IVF brings you your sticky BFP.

I'll be rooting for you the whole way!

njdcgirl · January 2010

Yay for getting your schedule. It sounds like an antagonist protocol to me. You add in the Ganirelix after a few days of stims to prevent ovulation (instead of Lupron). It was an easy shot for me - it came in prefilled syringes. GL!

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