Follistim side effects

Re: Follistim side effects

• wifeinraleigh28 member

  April 2016

  I'm sorry you're having such a difficult time with your treatments @runner76.  Ultimately I think you just need to decide if this is something you really want to do.  Everything can cause side effects, especially all the anxiety you are feeling.  If you decide to do IVF you must have faith in your doctors, and if you can't find a way to relax your mind and body through this, it just may not be the right time for you.  Please call your clinic and seek advice.  I sincerely hope you find peace.

  ***BFP & Child Warning***
  
  Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
  IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
  IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
  FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
  FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
  FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20

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• Jerseygirl856 member

  April 2016

  Lurking...
  
  I have noticed several posts from you filled with anxiety and you have received pretty good advice from fellow members. I believe many of us here have taken Follistim and each one of us can share our side effects or lack thereof once we began stimming and you will find that every response is different. For me, I had zero side effects to any of the medications I was taking for my IVF cycle which included Follistim.  I completely understand your anxiety but I highly recommend you speak with your RE before you go any further. I asked many questions and inquired about side effects before I came to the conclusion that IVF was the right decision for me. Adding stress to an already stressful process is not beneficial to you or your body. Please seek the help and support you need to make informed decisions on your journey. Good luck 

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• ultratomato member

  April 2016

  I agree with @wifeinraleigh28 and @Jerseygirl856 I have taken follistim as well and bad zero side effects other then hot flashes lol. I would def sit down and think about if this is the right step. Every medication has side effects but you can't stress yourself out worrying about them. I feel being on this forum has helped me be less stressed in my life. I wish you good luck in your journey. 

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• runner76 member

  April 2016

  thank you all so much.. it helps to hear this stuff .. does anyone have info on what the cancer coorelation is? 

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• riveridgional member

  April 2016 edited April 2016

  Stress can cause ringing in the ears. 
  
  I'm not trying to come across as rude in saying this, but almost everything causes cancer. 

  Married to DH 10/6/12

  TTC since 5/14

  Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)

  Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN

  Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN 

  First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN

  6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results

  TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN

  TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts

  BC for 2 weeks due to cysts
  

  TI - Injectables (Gonal-F, Ganirelix & full dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 10/15 --> 1 mature follicle --> BFN 

  TI - Last attempt at injectables (Gonal-F, Ganirelix & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + crinone (AM only) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 11/15 --> 3-4 mature follicles --> BFP!! 11/27/15 @ 13dpo (shockingly, actually waited until then to test)

  
  

  Beta #1 @ 16dpo (11/30/15) = 1,075

  Beta #2 @ 19dpo (12/3/15) = 3,150

  One baby: Saw heartbeat @ 5w5d (114 bpm; baby measuring 2.3mm)

  
  

  "Great Things are Happening"

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• wifeinraleigh28 member

  April 2016

  Like @ultratomato and @Jerseygirl856, I had zero side effects from follistim.  I felt a little bloated because I produced a bunch of follicles, but that's kind of the point.
  
  I feel like side effects are a small price to pay for getting my baby, but that's just me.

  ***BFP & Child Warning***
  
  Me: 34, DH: 38 ~ TTC since 2014
  IUI #1-3 (Nov 2015, Feb 2016, May 2016) = BFNs
  IVF ER (July 2016) = 7 PGS normal embryos
  FET #1 (Sept 2016) = BFP! DD born 5/30/17
  FET #2 (April 2019) = BFN
  FET #3 (July 2019) = BFP! DS born 3/27/20

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• runner76 member

  April 2016

  I think its scary cause I have a child with my ex and am so scared of something happening to me and leaving her.  I didn't think of this till I started doing this now. and seeing all the consents

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• Angelic789 member

  April 2016

  I'm sorry, runner, you're having this tough moment. :(But this seems to happen pretty often in women taking the stim. I don't know much as for the ringing in the ear effect but here are once you should be also aware of.
  More common

  • Abdominal or stomach pain that is severe
  • bloating
  • diarrhea
  • severe nausea or vomiting
  • stomach or pelvic discomfort, aching, or heaviness
  • weight gain that is rapid

  Less common

  • Heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
  • redness, pain, or swelling at the injection site
  • unusual tiredness or weaknes

  So I suppose your bleeding IS one of the effects you're facing, hun. I would call the doc and ask him as for how your symptoms can be soothed. But definiftely this is not a good idea to give it up without a proper consulting. Doing this you can do worse for your treatment plan. Take care, dear, praying for you to feel better.
  
  

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