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Question about IVF Timing/Calendar

jenbabejenbabe member
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I should know these things but its been two years since our IVF #1 and I forgot how it all worked.  I just had an IUI Sunday so it feels a little soon  to call my RE and start planning the next cycle.  I'd like to start IVF #2 with my next cycle.  But I need to avoid having any monitoring appts more ER the first week of March since my sub for work will be on vacation and I won't be able to get any time off.  So here are my questions.....

Do all protocols require BCP or Lupron the cycle before stims?  How long did you take BCPs for?  A full cycle?  Could I do 2 weeks of BCPs or 5 weeks so that we could time it after that week?  Or will I need to take a break cycle?  I'm mostly wondering about how long I will need to be on BCP before starting stims.

Started TTC January 2007 4 failed IUIs, 2 failed IVFs
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Re: Question about IVF Timing/Calendar

  • madelyn07madelyn07 member
    imagejenbabe:

    I should know these things but its been two years since our IVF #1 and I forgot how it all worked.  I just had an IUI Sunday so it feels a little soon  to call my RE and start planning the next cycle.  I'd like to start IVF #2 with my next cycle.  But I need to avoid having any monitoring appts more ER the first week of March since my sub for work will be on vacation and I won't be able to get any time off.  So here are my questions.....

    Do all protocols require BCP or Lupron the cycle before stims?  How long did you take BCPs for?  A full cycle?  Could I do 2 weeks of BCPs or 5 weeks so that we could time it after that week?  Or will I need to take a break cycle?  I'm mostly wondering about how long I will need to be on BCP before starting stims.

    I was on BCP from December 2nd-28th. They extended my time on them because the lab was closed for a few days at the end of December for deep cleaning. So they were able to manipulate my cycle to work around that. I took a full pack of the active pills and then like 3 active pills of a new pack (skipping the placebo pills).

     

    TTC #1 since June 2008 *SAIFW*

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  • Bella2u07Bella2u07 member
    imagejenbabe:

    Do all protocols require BCP or Lupron the cycle before stims?  No, just depends on your RE

    How long did you take BCPs for?  32 days, because the clinic I needed to go to for my ER and ET was going to be closed from Christmas to after New Years, so my pills were extended

    A full cycle?  Yes, plus a few days 

    Could I do 2 weeks of BCPs or 5 weeks so that we could time it after that week?  You can discuss extending BCP, if you will be taking them, with your RE

    Or will I need to take a break cycle?  You will have to check with your RE and their protocols

    Good luck to you!!!!

    TTC #1 Since 11/08 - Dx: MFI & PCOS
    7 IUIs = All BFNs
    2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN

    2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
    May IVF #3 = c/p
    June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
    July FET #2 = BFN
    Aug FET #3 = BFN
    Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
    Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
    Dec FET #4 = BFN

    2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
    May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
    June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
    July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
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  • Mrs. MoMrs. Mo member
    I was on BCPs for a little less than 3 weeks but started Lupron about 5 days before taking my last BCP. Every RE is different but I'm sure if you talk to them about your schedule, they can work something out. I had told my RE that "if possible" I needed to avoid being out for ER or ET the 1st week of a month ( I'm an accountant). She took that into consideration to determine when to start everything.


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  • abbe19abbe19
    I was on BCP for 21 days but I agree with the other ladies that you can shorten or extend the time you are on the pill. Just have to work with your RE. I would assume they would rather you be on the pill for longer rather than shorter to 'quiet' your ovaries, especially since you are coming off of an IUI cycle.

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    TTC #1 May 2008
    6 Rounds Clomid, 1 Round Femera-BFN
    4 IUIs (1 Clomid, 1 Femara, 2 injectables)-BFN
    February 2010-Laparoscopy
    4 months of Lupron
    August 2010-IUI #5-BFN
    October 2010-IUI #6-BFN
    IVF #1 November 2010-BFN
    IVF #2 March 2011-BFN
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  • cbubbles2cbubbles2
    imagejenbabe:

    I should know these things but its been two years since our IVF #1 and I forgot how it all worked.  I just had an IUI Sunday so it feels a little soon  to call my RE and start planning the next cycle.  I'd like to start IVF #2 with my next cycle.  But I need to avoid having any monitoring appts more ER the first week of March since my sub for work will be on vacation and I won't be able to get any time off.  So here are my questions.....

    Do all protocols require BCP or Lupron the cycle before stims?  How long did you take BCPs for?  A full cycle?  Could I do 2 weeks of BCPs or 5 weeks so that we could time it after that week?  Or will I need to take a break cycle?  I'm mostly wondering about how long I will need to be on BCP before starting stims.

    I did BCP for my first IVF and it screwed with my cycle so my RE didn't require it for IVF#2. My period was delayed, but it came naturally so I was happy about that.

    The first time, I took BCP for 28 days. I think your RE could manipulate your BCPs to suit your schedule.

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