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mini IVF/low ovarian reserve. any similar stories? (DS mentioned)

KatieBride06KatieBride06 member
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Hi there, 

it's been a while since I've posted, so consider me a newbie again I guess. Sorry i'm not as up to speed on the terms and details as others.

I previously got DS after 3 conventional IVF cycles. My diagnosis is simply unexplained infertility. I have a low ovarian reserve, and previously had low follicle counts (4-7) and few eggs retrieved (max we got from a single retrieval was 3 that made it to blast). We just ended our first IVF cycle for #2 and tried to repeat our previously successful protocol. My body is just not responding. RE says that I'm pretty much at the max dosage for IVF stim and there isn't really anything else, but just keep trying.  He wants to switch to mini IVF (no BC suppression, using Clomid, no shots until trigger) for the next one which I think will be our last shot. 

He says its cheaper, and for someone like me with low numbers I'll probably get about the same amount that i would with conventional IVF. My last cycle we had 5 retrieved, 3 mature, 2 embryos, 1 able to fresh transfer.  He thinks we could get a better quality egg if I'm on less meds, and hopefully we can FET with a month break in between. I'm also doing accupuncture, like I did with our successfully IVF for DS.

If any part of this sounds similar to your story (low ovarian reserve and low response to IVF stims), i would love to hear from you! Are you thinking of mini IVF, or have you done it already?
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Re: mini IVF/low ovarian reserve. any similar stories? (DS mentioned)

  • westiemom22westiemom22 member
    I'm sorry I dont have experience with this but wanted to let you know I was thinking of you. I'm sorry you are having a tough time.
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  • jnissajnissa member
    I have low ovarian response and low response (did one round of IVF on straight Menopur, 5 retrieved, 3 transferred on day 3, DD born in November). We are doing one more IVF shot in July for a chance at number 2, but I'm not expecting great results.

    I can't speak to the mini IVF because we had already made the decision that if our "hail mary" in July doesn't work we're moving right to donor egg because for us we're more interested in getting a baby in a reasonable amount of time then spending more money and time on low-chance procedures - but that's clearly a very personal choice. I will say that his logic of less meds does make sense, but I'd be curious what your original protocol was. 
    Me: 41, DH 38, Diagnosis DOR
    Started TTC 12/2013
    First Trip to RE: 11/2014
    IVF Round 1: 2/2014 - BFP
    DD Born 11/9/2014
    TTC a Sibling Started 5/2015
    First IVF Round 8/15 - BFN
    Taking a break to go on vacation + enjoy the holidays before FET and/or another IVF round in 2016!

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  • KatieBride06KatieBride06 member
    edited May 2015
    Thanks ladies!
    Jnissa, I'm feeling that this will also be our Hail Mary before donor egg or straight to adoption.
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  • mandasdmandasd member
    My RE has suggested we do the low stimulation IVF so we will be doing it in August. I have no clue about it being "cheaper" it still will cost us about $22k for one cycle, $30k for the Attain 2 cycle and that includes the military discount. We are apply for low cost meds so that may help. Honestly, we don't really care about the money. We are seeing one of the best REs in the nation.

    Are you taking your supplements? Prenatal, fish oil, vitamin c, CoQ10? Studies show these supplements improve egg quality.

    I also have low ovarian reserve, 5 follicles on the left, 2 on the right.
    Me: 37 / Hubs: 42
    TTC: April 2013
    DOR: AMH .3 - 1.31 (it varies); FSH: 5.1
    Clinic NMCSD
    IUI #1 July/Aug 2016
    IVF #1 Sep/Oct Microdose Lupron Protocol - IVF cancelled only 1 follicle
    IVF #2 Feb/Mar Antagonist protocol w/estrogen priming - 0 eggs retrieved (empty follicle syndrome) 
    Donor Egg Cycle as soon as we find a match
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  • KatieBride06KatieBride06 member
    it's supposed to be a lot cheaper on the medication side since you're using so much less. that's where the cost difference is. we're not really doing it to be cheap though, it just happens to be a perk. doing it to hopefully get a better quality (although few in quantity) eggs.

    honestly i had taken a complete sabbatical on all drugs/supplements after last cycle, but i need to start up and maintain the supplement side again. thanks for the reminder :)
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  • Nakia31Nakia31 member
    Hello. I just started with my RE my FSH is 13.6 and me AMH is 1.26 My RE will start me on injection  on my day 3 if my FSH level are lower and success stories or advice i could really use it I don;t know anyone that i can talk to other  than the RE so I would love some insight 
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