AW: Just got back from 1st monitoring appt.

alhal · February 2011

I'm so excited! Today was CD12 and I went in for my first monitoring appt. for IUI #1. For some reason, I just assumed that they'd say to come back in a few more days for another ultrasound. Nope! She said everything looks great.

I had 5 measurable follicles on my right side: 18.1, 17.4, 17.1, 15.3 and 10.5.

I am supposed to trigger tomorrow night and go in for IUI Thursday morning.

For those of you with experience, does that amount/those sizes of follicles sound good for this point in the game? Obviously I was told that it was great, but I'd love to get feedback from you girls.

TIA!

jb2rn · February 2011

woo-hoo, good luck!

alhal · February 2011

trish212:
Those numbers sound good, although it seems like they will all be mature when you trigger. Does your RE still do the IUI with more than 2-3 mature follies?

I was kind of worrying about this as well. If the follies continue to grow over the next couple of days, it seems like they would all be mature, right?

When I met with my RE about the IUI, I asked if he cancels cycles if there are too many follicles. He said that he almost never cancels. He explained that worst case scenario, he has a way to go in and reduce the amount of follies. He didn't explain that process in any detail.

The nurse that performed the U/S today didn't mention anything about there being too many. So now I'm really nervous! I guess I'll just ask the RE about it on Thursday morning before my procedure.

KellyD3678 · February 2011

Good luck!

STL34 · February 2011

It definitely sounds like you will have four mature. The fifth, may or may not be mature by that time.

The way an RE can reduce the number of follies is by aspirating them. It is pretty much the same thing as an ER during an IVF cycle. They also aspirate cysts from time to time.

Good luck!

alhal · February 2011

STL34:

It definitely sounds like you will have four mature. The fifth, may or may not be mature by that time.

The way an RE can reduce the number of follies is by aspirating them. It is pretty much the same thing as an ER during an IVF cycle. They also aspirate cysts from time to time.

Good luck!

I do remember him using the word "aspirate." Is this a simple procedure? Do you know whether it is something that he would just quickly do right before the IUI? And finally, do you think the fact that no one mentioned anything to me today about having too many follies indicates that they probably aren't planning to reduce them?

STL34 · February 2011

alhal:
STL34:

It definitely sounds like you will have four mature. The fifth, may or may not be mature by that time.

The way an RE can reduce the number of follies is by aspirating them. It is pretty much the same thing as an ER during an IVF cycle. They also aspirate cysts from time to time.

Good luck!

I do remember him using the word "aspirate." Is this a simple procedure? Do you know whether it is something that he would just quickly do right before the IUI? And finally, do you think the fact that no one mentioned anything to me today about having too many follies indicates that they probably aren't planning to reduce them?

It is a fairly simple procedure. But, I was under anesthesia each time it was done (for IVF and for cyst aspiration). Conequently, I would think they would tell you in advance (if they use anesthesia, you wouldn't be able to drink before hand) if you were having it done. However, it is sometimes done under more conscious sedation which may not have the same restrictions.

I really don't know if they will do it before your IUI. If you have already ovulated by the time of IUI, they couldn't do it. I guess they would have to do an u/s first to determine. It might be worth a call to your nurse if you are concerned. Good luck!

alhal · February 2011

STL34:
alhal:
STL34:

It definitely sounds like you will have four mature. The fifth, may or may not be mature by that time.

The way an RE can reduce the number of follies is by aspirating them. It is pretty much the same thing as an ER during an IVF cycle. They also aspirate cysts from time to time.

Good luck!

I do remember him using the word "aspirate." Is this a simple procedure? Do you know whether it is something that he would just quickly do right before the IUI? And finally, do you think the fact that no one mentioned anything to me today about having too many follies indicates that they probably aren't planning to reduce them?

It is a fairly simple procedure. But, I was under anesthesia each time it was done (for IVF and for cyst aspiration). Conequently, I would think they would tell you in advance (if they use anesthesia, you wouldn't be able to drink before hand) if you were having it done. However, it is sometimes done under more conscious sedation which may not have the same restrictions.

I really don't know if they will do it before your IUI. If you have already ovulated by the time of IUI, they couldn't do it. I guess they would have to do an u/s first to determine. It might be worth a call to your nurse if you are concerned. Good luck!

I think I will give the nurse a call. Thanks!

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