Infertility
Alcohol & Lupron
I am sure this has been asked and discussed on this Board a gazillion times already but I received an email at the start of my IVF cycle on Monday from my nurse that randomly mentioned alcohol during the Lupron phase of the cycle is fine up until stims start. I have never heard that before and have already resigned to not getting my party on just in case and for the peace of mind. What have been your experiences with this topic?
Me: 31, Dx: Hypothalamic Amenorrhea, Elevated AMH of 18
DH: 34 & borderline morphology issues
IUI#1/cycle with Menopur & Novarel = Mild OHSS & BFN
IUI#2/cycle with Menopur & Novarel = BFN
IVF#1 converted to FET due to moderate OHSS
21 eggs retrieved, 12 mature, 11 fertilized
7 frosties, 6 genetically normal
December 5th FET with one perfect blast = BFN
FET #2 = early February
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Re: Alcohol & Lupron
I know for sure that my RE said no drinking during stims. During Lupron, I think the suggested rule was limit drinking...so a beer/glass of wine here and there was ok.
Majority of the time, I just don't drink while cycling. It's easier for me that way.
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)
Sept FET #6 = TBD
**PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
I agree with this. Considering this is my only shot at IVF, I don't want to do anything that is suspect, which is why I am ignoring that part of my nurse's email!
I don't drink once I start a cycle. I never asked but I've heard it's OK to drink while on Lupron. For me Lupron gives me the absolute worst headaches, so there was no way I was adding booze into that mix!
Good luck!
2/06 - surprise pregnancy - twins
3/06 - m/c 1st baby at 6 weeks
5/06 -2nd baby had no heartbeat at 14 wks.
D&E - Bled out. Blood transfusions. Week in ICU - Cheated Death!
Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
IVF - May - BFN
6/11 New RE - fingers crossed!
9/11 - IVF - 4 transferred
10/13 - BFP!!
It's a boy! Clint Michael, Due in June!!!
DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
EDD 2/22/2013
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
Mild MFI, irregular cycles, HSG only showed left tube open
IUIs #1-3: Femara -- BFN
IUI #4: Follistim + HCG boosters -- BFN
Sept./Oct. 2011 IVF#1: Long Lupron, 3dt of 2 -- BFN + 1 frostie
Surprise BFP 11.21.2011: missed m/c at 9w2d, D&C 12.27.2011
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I'm allowed alcohol until trigger (in moderation-like a glass of wine).
My 2nd IVF started off so poorly, i did have some wine while stimming. Sadly, ive been at this way too long...I won't press pause on my life for it. And frankly, a glass of wine won't ruin ur egg quality...if you want one.
Baby boy Henry born 2015.
Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.