Ovidrel confusion

SLouWho · January 2011

I got my Ovidrel injection today, and the nurse asked me which follicle I would like to release? They were both almost exactly the same so she said it didn't really matter. I'm confused. I thought that if I had more than one mature follie, then they both would be released. Does Ovidrel only cause one egg to release? When she asked me which one I wanted a chance at, I told her I was confused, but said the right because I didn't know what else to say. I already asked her about this and she had no clue.

helloshannon · January 2011

That's weird. I guess I only have one follie but I have never heard that. I wish my RE would do it for me! I am scared to do it myself. I guess I'll get over it though. We are still on the same timeline, I trigger tomorrow!! GL Smile

missjulierenee · January 2011

They did my injection on both sides and did not ask me. I did not think you could chose a side. I agree with you, I thought they both would release. Very strange.

tst1998 · January 2011

That does seem odd. I would think once the ovidrel was in your system it would do its thing one whatever follies were there. It's not like they inject it directly into your ovary...

Hope you get all your follies released! Good luck!

STL34 · January 2011

Ovidrel is supposed to cause all mature follicles to release eggs. Injecting it on one side of the body doesn't mean it doesn't affect both ovaries.

SLouWho · January 2011

Bingo! I thought it was pretty funny too, I never thought I would be asked which egg I wanted to cook. I should have told her to do it right down the middle. Oy, maybe this is why I need to finally find an RE.

SLouWho · January 2011

helloshannon:
That's weird. I guess I only have one follie but I have never heard that. I wish my RE would do it for me! I am scared to do it myself. I guess I'll get over it though. We are still on the same timeline, I trigger tomorrow!! GL

Thanks! I replied to your morning post. I hope your DH gets his keester back here pronto!

SLouWho · January 2011

STL34:
Ovidrel is supposed to cause all mature follicles to release eggs. Injecting it on one side of the body doesn't mean it doesn't affect both ovaries.

That's what I thought! Thanks for straightening that out for me.

brandywine2010 · January 2011

STL34:
Ovidrel is supposed to cause all mature follicles to release eggs. Injecting it on one side of the body doesn't mean it doesn't affect both ovaries.

STL . . .is there a difference in Novarel or Pregnyl not causing all follicles to be released? I know that Ovidrel is synthetic HcG and Pregnyl and Novarel are natural HCG, but in most cases, all follicles should be released, correct?

tiffanyhayman · January 2011

My RE told me it would release both of my eggs, 100%!! and never told me what side to inject it in.....the directions with the medication do not tell you to inject it on a certain side either... my follicles were both on the left, I injected on the right, not thinking any different prob because im right handed... but it goes directly into your blood stream so it shouldnt make a difference... GL

keeptryin · February 2011

This is an older post but I thought it was funny. I think the nurse had to be kidding or playing guess your E2 level or beta number game. Hcg trigger is a systemic drug and should strongly encourage all mature follicles to rupture. The side the needle goes in has nothing to do with it.

Wishing you the best with both those follies!

STL34 · February 2011

brandywine2010:

STL34:
Ovidrel is supposed to cause all mature follicles to release eggs. Injecting it on one side of the body doesn't mean it doesn't affect both ovaries.

STL . . .is there a difference in Novarel or Pregnyl not causing all follicles to be released? I know that Ovidrel is synthetic HcG and Pregnyl and Novarel are natural HCG, but in most cases, all follicles should be released, correct?

Your post got bumped back to the top of my list, so I just saw your question. It shouldn't make a difference if Novarel or Pregnyl or used. The difference between Novarel or Pregnyl and Ovidrel (other than and actually because Ovidrel is synthetic) the amount of HCG contained in these differs. There are many people that have come up with conversions between Novarel/Pregnyl and Ovidrel, but you will find different numbers. Also, Ovidrel is pre-filled so you get the same dose unless you use multiple syringes. Where Novarel and Pregnyl are not pre-filled and syringes and can be prescribed in varying doses. The most common I have seen for inducing ovulation are 5,000 or 10,000 ius. But, they can be varied.

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