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Why do you trigger?

sarahtoledosarahtoledo member
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Hope this isn't too dumb a question.  We're not doing IUI (yet), but I have been doing Femara with u/s monitoring and trigger and TI.  

Long story short(ish), I got a +OPK and have two follies that showed on u/s: 13 mm and 17 mm.  The doctor wants me to come in for b/w to confirm the LH surge and probably trigger Saturday.  I don't understand why I need a trigger shot if I'm already surging.  What good that would do anyway?  I need to decide like five minutes ago anyway, so it may be a moot point.  

TIA for helping me understand. 

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Re: Why do you trigger?

  • Edwina.McDunnoughEdwina.McDunnough

    just a few down.

    The trigger mimicks your LH surge and maturates your follicles. It's generally done for IUI and IVF so that the procedures can be scheduled accordingly.

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  • PecanSamPecanSam member
    After my LH surge was confirmed by the Dr. my trigger was canceled.
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  • manu1manu1 member
    I was told by  my doctor when you take meds like lupron or ganirelix then you need to get a trigger for the eggs to actually release.
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  • Edwina.McDunnoughEdwina.McDunnough

    Yes, antagonists or agonist drugs will prevent you from triggering, but you can still use a trigger for cycles where these meds are not used.

    The trigger will force ovulation. Especially helpful when you're going to go through a procedure and the RE wants you to get the timing correct for optimal results and if you have multiple follicles that need that extra push.

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