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TTC after 35
IVF cancelled.
My IVF was cancelled. I'm not sure what's going on with me and I'm afraid to face it. Even my doctor doesn't really know why I didn't respond. I had 4 follies each IUI I had with just 200 follistim. She said she expected twice that on the heavy ivf regimen: 450 follistim plus menopure and lupron micro. Instead, nothing. A mysterious non estrogen producing cyst on one side and potentially a new endometriosis cyst on the other. Nothing. I'm am just terrified that I've seen the last of my eggs. She didn't argue with that thought. I hope I'm not outta this for good but very scared. I told her I want to try at least one more time. We talked about DHEA and CoQ10. She also may put me on growth hormone. I just have to wait for AF now. I might visit the IF board too.
What does this all mean, does anyone have any experience? I wish everyone good luck. -Pix
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.
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Re: IVF cancelled.
No, no, no. I'm so sorry to hear this, Pix. I'm sure you must be asking "Why?" and it must be terrible to not get a good answer to this ever-frustrating question. As you know, I don't have any experience with this aspect of the journey, but I just wanted you to know that I'm thinking of you and wishing you nothing but the best. Please keep us posted if you do wander over to the IF board.
((big, big hugs to you))
Endometriosis, s/p lap 2009
Behcet's disease, s/p partial vulvectomy 2010
Started bromocriptine to lower prolactin level 2010
Clear HSG 11/2010
DH morphology = 4, rest of SA looked good 01/2011
02/2011 First Clomid 50mg cycle
BFP 03/02/2011
No heartbeat at 10w5d 04/18/2011; D&C 04/23/2011
07/2011 Second Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
08/2011 Third Clomid 50mg cycle, BFN
10/2011 First Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
11/2011 Second Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFN
12/2011 Third Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = BFFN
01/2012 Fourth Clomid 100mg cycle with Ovidrel trigger = ?
TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
DE IVF #3 1/14 ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d
DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!
K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days
SAIF/PAIF Welcome
http://waitingforraintostop.wordpress.com
TTC #1 since 4/10, Dx: MFI IVF planned for April/May
Baby #2: 12 cycles, 1 failed FET, natural miracle but m/c at 9 weeks then another natural miracle that stuck! 9-30-09
TTC #3 - 4 cycles - no BFP yet!
Oh, Pix. I saw this this morning, didn't have time to respond, and have been thinking about you all day. I am so, so sorry. I am wondering if your doctor did the (horrible) AMH test? I only ask because according to my RE, it is that number that gives her an idea of what protocol to use for me. Your response will already clearly change your RE's mind about what to do next, so maybe it's not necessary, however (and I certainly feel I could do without knowing my number). I too don't understand how you can have produced follies on a lower dose of meds but not on a higher one. I read something about lupron sometimes over-suppressing ovaries for older women...was that part of your regimen? Anyway, I am sure you will figure this all out. You are the pioneer in all this on the board at the moment...not a nice place to be when it turns out like this, I know.
I hope you are out having a drink.
Duh, I didn't read carefully enough -- I see you were on some Lupron. Maybe ask about this? According to the protocol information I got at my clinic, they use an antagonist protocol "for women who show a poor response to [agonist suppression or microdose flair]" -- both with lupron. The Antagonist protocol is no Lupron, just follistim and then Antagon (whatever that is) once the largest follicle reaches 14 mm.
Anyway, maybe this helpful. If it isn't, just ignore and keep drinking.
Pix, I am so sorry to hear this. I was really hoping for some great news for you. Keep us posted.
Lots of HUGS!
Sorry to hear!!! I was praying for you.. You have had some good forward progress (in comparison to my progress). Hopefully it was just a bad cycle and the RE will try a different "cocktail" for you next time. Maybe your body has been jump started and you will get a natural BFP next cycle.
5 cycles of Clomid with satisfactory response=BFN's
Fibroid removal Nov2010
IUI Clomid #1 Feb 2011...BFN..damn it!
IUI Inject's #2 Apr 2011...CANCELLED...low estradiol
IUI Inject's #3 June 2011...BFN
IUI Inject's #4 Sept2011...BFFN
Lap Dec 2011...severe endo..cyst removed..some remains...
IVF#1 Apr 2012 ....cancelled due to over suppression
IVF#2 July 2012....6 follies...only 1 retrieved....BFFN
surgery suggested to move ovary to an better placement but....we moved two time zones away and are financially and emotionally empty