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Ganirelix Shortage?

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I went in for my baseline u/s this morning and my RE decided to increase my dosage of Ganirelix to a full dose on a couple of days.  This means I need to get some more.  My nurse said there is a shortage on Ganirelix right now.  She hopes to be able to help me get the additional syringes I need.

Did anyone else know there was a Ganirelix shortage.  I googled and saw a few mentions of a shortage on Ganirelix and Cetrotide.  Yikes! 

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~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~ 

Me= 37 and DH = 41 

Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)

IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN

IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.

IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132.  Lil is here!

TTC#2:  Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.

IVF #4:  BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN

IVF #5:  MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN

IVF #6:  (New RE):  Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN

FET#1:  BFN

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Re: Ganirelix Shortage?

  • Edwina.McDunnoughEdwina.McDunnough

    Yes, it's a national shortage and there is no estimated fulfillment date. Since Ganirelix is currently hard to get, so is Cetrotide, the first go-to substitute.

    I have to start this in three days and getting my hands on this is giving me an ulcer.

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  • STL34STL34 member
    imageEdwina.McDunnough:

    Yes, it's a national shortage and there is no estimated fulfillment date. Since Ganirelix is currently hard to get, so is Cetrotide, the first go-to substitute.

    I have to start this in three days and getting my hands on this is giving me an ulcer.

    I've already started it.  But, they increased my dose to a full dose for three days.  Now, I have to try to get the remaining amount I need.  I have absolutely no ability to push back my start date since I have already started!  I don't know why everything has to be so difficult! 

    imageimage


    ~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~ 

    Me= 37 and DH = 41 

    Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)

    IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN

    IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.

    IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132.  Lil is here!

    TTC#2:  Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.

    IVF #4:  BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #5:  MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #6:  (New RE):  Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN

    FET#1:  BFN

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  • Edwina.McDunnoughEdwina.McDunnough
    imageSTL34:
    imageEdwina.McDunnough:

    Yes, it's a national shortage and there is no estimated fulfillment date. Since Ganirelix is currently hard to get, so is Cetrotide, the first go-to substitute.

    I have to start this in three days and getting my hands on this is giving me an ulcer.

    I've already started it.  But, they increased my dose to a full dose for three days.  Now, I have to try to get the remaining amount I need.  I have absolutely no ability to push back my start date since I have already started!  I don't know why everything has to be so difficult! 

    I know, it's such a PITA, but there are options. I hope to get that option in my hands sooner rather than later.

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  • STL34STL34 member
    imageEdwina.McDunnough:
    imageSTL34:
    imageEdwina.McDunnough:

    Yes, it's a national shortage and there is no estimated fulfillment date. Since Ganirelix is currently hard to get, so is Cetrotide, the first go-to substitute.

    I have to start this in three days and getting my hands on this is giving me an ulcer.

    I've already started it.  But, they increased my dose to a full dose for three days.  Now, I have to try to get the remaining amount I need.  I have absolutely no ability to push back my start date since I have already started!  I don't know why everything has to be so difficult! 

    I know, it's such a PITA, but there are options. I hope to get that option in my hands sooner rather than later.

    I hope you are able to get what you need!  Good luck!

    imageimage


    ~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~ 

    Me= 37 and DH = 41 

    Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)

    IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN

    IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.

    IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132.  Lil is here!

    TTC#2:  Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.

    IVF #4:  BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #5:  MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN

    IVF #6:  (New RE):  Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN

    FET#1:  BFN

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  • babylove0511babylove0511 member
    eek, hope your nurse can get her hands on some.
    ::PAIF/SAIF Welcome::

    TTC since July 2008
    IUI 1,2,3 BFN
    IVF #1 C/P, FET 1,2,3 BFN
    IVF#2 BFP

    it's a girl!!

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