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confused and hope someone here knows the answer

happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
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My RE said today that when AF comes, I'll have to go on birth control pills for a few weeks-before IVF cycle in January?  Anyone know why?  Don't feel like I got an answer I understand despite asking-seems to defeat purpose.  I keep wishing that AF will not come and I can get a BFP and leave RE in the memmories of the past.
TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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Re: confused and hope someone here knows the answer

  • MDBeachbrideMDBeachbride member

    Sure, I got this one.

     

    BCPs help your body go back to a set starting point.  So, in other words, this gives your RE a blank canvas to start working.  I think (not sure on this one) but I believe they also help rev up your ovaries since they essential put them to rest for the 3 weeks or so you have to take them.  I know it sounds silly but...

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  • kbrodie06kbrodie06 member
    I was just told this and basically what previous person said and to prevent cysts
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  • *Chicken**Chicken*
    imageMDBeachbride:

    Sure, I got this one.

     

    BCPs help your body go back to a set starting point.  So, in other words, this gives your RE a blank canvas to start working.  I think (not sure on this one) but I believe they also help rev up your ovaries since they essential put them to rest for the 3 weeks or so you have to take them.  I know it sounds silly but...

     

    what she said. 

     

    I found it annoying especially since BCP make me a raging lunatic but gotta do what the Dr says. 

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  • CityPixieCityPixie
    yep I was told the same.  rest, clean slate, cysts.  I actually took my first pill today!  We're in this IVF *** together, girl!  But I agree, taking birth control does sound counterproductive to our goals...or rather counter-REproductive.  hee-hee  Good luck!
    About me: A pixie in the city, 41, TTC #1 since May 2010, married 18 years. Diagnosed with, surgically removed, endometrioma Aug.2010 Sept 2010 IUI #1=BFN, Oct=cyst/bfn, Nov 2010 IUI #2 = bfn. Had to postpone IUI #3 b/c of a cyst natural=BFN. Skipped IUI #3, decided to go for IVF. Found/removed uterine polyps Jan 2011. IVF cancelled, no follicles. IVF #2: 3 great embies put in on Easter Sunday = BFN. Hoping for another chance at IVF in July. TTC is NOT for wimps. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/ticker/2fab90/ttc.png
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