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Questions about injects

OceanBreeze1OceanBreeze1 member
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I've been taking 50ml of Follistim since CD3, today is CD7. My b/w this morning showed the same levels of my CD3 b/w, so the nurse upped the dose to 100.

Two questions:

1. What do the levels mean? That my follies aren't growing in size or they're not as 'strong'?

2. Is that a bad sign that my levels were 68 before the injects and 62 after? Should higher doses help?

Thanks! I'm not used to the b/w info. I'm getting an u/s Sunday, so that will help me picture things better.

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Re: Questions about injects

  • ams8099ams8099 member

    Your E2 should be about 200 for every mature follie that you have. The increase in follistim, in a typical situation, should increase your E2 levels. 

    I hate to say that its a "bad sign" that you levels dropped, but it could be that your body doesn't respond well to follistim. 

    When you go for your appointment on Sunday, ask your questions. They will be able to give you better answers.

    Good luck! 

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  • OceanBreeze1OceanBreeze1 member
    imageams8099:

    Your E2 should be about 200 for every mature follie that you have. The increase in follistim, in a typical situation, should increase your E2 levels. 

    I hate to say that its a "bad sign" that you levels dropped, but it could be that your body doesn't respond well to follistim. 

    When you go for your appointment on Sunday, ask your questions. They will be able to give you better answers.

    Good luck! 

    Ugh. That's what I was worried about. Is there even a chance that a higher dose could work since the levels lowered?

    OK, if I normally O on my own, how does this play in? Could I not O?

    And thanks!

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  • RileyGraceRileyGrace member

    I can't explain the numbers as well as some, but I can tell you that your levels will come up.

    I did 75iu of gonal-f from CD2-6, my bw on CD7 was 42.5.  I had 6 small follies at that scan.  I increased to 112.5 CD7-9, then 150 CD9-11.  I triggered on CD12 with a 17 and 18, one on each side.

    It might take awhile to respond, but you will respond.  Just emotionally prepare yourself that it might take more days that you were first expecting.  I personally expected to respond much quicker so I was sort of at the end of my rope after my second scan.  If you can prepare yourself to be patient, that will serve you well!

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!! 

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  • OceanBreeze1OceanBreeze1 member
    imageRileyGrace:

    I can't explain the numbers as well as some, but I can tell you that your levels will come up.

    I did 75iu of gonal-f from CD2-6, my bw on CD7 was 42.5.  I had 6 small follies at that scan.  I increased to 112.5 CD7-9, then 150 CD9-11.  I triggered on CD12 with a 17 and 18, one on each side.

    It might take awhile to respond, but you will respond.  Just emotionally prepare yourself that it might take more days that you were first expecting.  I personally expected to respond much quicker so I was sort of at the end of my rope after my second scan.  If you can prepare yourself to be patient, that will serve you well!

    GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!! 

    OK, thank you! :)

    I was actually almost nervous that I would respond too well at first since I had 14 "possibles" on my right and 15 on my left at the CD3 u/s -- so I guess I don't have to worry about that! lol

    It helps to know that yours increased when your dose did. :)

    GL!

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