Hi everyone!
This is my first cycle and I went in for my saline ultrasound today to confirm that I was good to go. Ultrasound looks good with just a little dip at the top of the uterus, she said its so small that it shouldn't be an issue. However, she said that there's a good chance that I will be a high responder (good, yet could be bad)
On my left ovary I had a minimum of 10 antral follicles and on my right I have 23. I'm at risk for OHSS. For those who have had OHSS, how many antral follicles did you start with and how severe was your case? I'm trying to prepare and I appreciate any insight.
Also, how many antral follicles did you have versus how many eggs did they retrieve. I really do appreciate any insight as I'm new to this. Thanks everyone, sending lots of positive, sticky vibes your way!
Re: Antral follicle/eggs retrieved/OHSS question... Help appreciated
Diagnosed with unexplained infertility
IUI #1- April '16 - BFN
IUI #2 - May '16 - BFN
IVF Fresh Xfer #1 (1 blastocyst) - Sept '16 - BFN
FET #2 - 11/8/16 (2 blastocysts) - Beta on 11/18
4 more blastocysts on ice
It was a terrible side effect of my ER and one that I hope you do not have to go through!! Good luck to both of you!
IVF: ER 7/16 40 follies, 23 eggs, 19 mature,
12 fert w/icsi, 6 blasts, 3 PGS norm, 1 unknown.
FET: 9/1/16 transferred 1 CP beta 5.9
FET 2: 11/15/16 transferred 1 CP again!
FET 3: TBD
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
IVF: ER 7/16 40 follies, 23 eggs, 19 mature,
12 fert w/icsi, 6 blasts, 3 PGS norm, 1 unknown.
FET: 9/1/16 transferred 1 CP beta 5.9
FET 2: 11/15/16 transferred 1 CP again!
FET 3: TBD
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
@Hopeful_mom twins are not likely for us since we are only transferring one at a time. But that's okay with new! Wishing great numbers for your next cycle. For what it's worth, I think my office moves forward with 4 mature. Maybe they could let you. Especially if you are fine with transferring multiples.
IVF: ER 7/16 40 follies, 23 eggs, 19 mature,
12 fert w/icsi, 6 blasts, 3 PGS norm, 1 unknown.
FET: 9/1/16 transferred 1 CP beta 5.9
FET 2: 11/15/16 transferred 1 CP again!
FET 3: TBD
Unexplained Infertility - but I am 40...Low AMH .30
7 - IUI (50mg-150mg Clomid) Feb - August 2016 all BFN
IVF#1 August 2016 (Antagonist protocol 4/5 eggs) Cancelled cycle RE thought I would get at least 10.
IVF#2 Sept 2016 (microdose luporn pro - disappearing follies, ONLY ONE, convert to IUI) BFN
IVF#3 November 2016 (4 ER, 3 F, 3DT)-BFP with TWINS // MC both at almost 10wks
IVF#4 March 2017 //EPP (10 ER (1 wonky so 9 ER) 7F, 3B (5AB, (2)5BB) PGS tested- ALL abnormal
IVF#5 April 2017 // EPP (7 ER, 7F yes! 6B) 2/5 day 4/6 day - 2 PGS normal! yes!!
IVF#6 May 2017 // Antagonist didn't have time for Estrogen Priming...(4 ER, 3 F, 3B) (5AB, (2) 5BB) 2 PGS normal, yes!!
IVF#7 June 2017 // EPP praying this is it and then on to an FET!
IVF: ER 7/16 40 follies, 23 eggs, 19 mature,
12 fert w/icsi, 6 blasts, 3 PGS norm, 1 unknown.
FET: 9/1/16 transferred 1 CP beta 5.9
FET 2: 11/15/16 transferred 1 CP again!
FET 3: TBD
can you tell me more about your experience with OHSS @jodes727 . I am afraid I am heading that way. I had an enormous of amount of eggs retrieved and I'm in a lot of pain. When did the ohss start? How long after retrieval? How did you know what was normal and what wasn't? This is my first retrieval so I'm not sure if this pain is to be expected. Thanks so much!
During this whole time I stayed in close contact with my doctor, and kept calling because I knew something was not right. I would definitely be proactive with this, because it was not a good experience at all.
Let me know if you want any other info. GL!!
By the way, I definitely look 6 months pregnant right now. It's bad!
May 2010- TTC #1
Aug 2010 - BFP
5-2-11 - DS born.
July 2013 - TTC #2
May 2015 - Discuss options with Gyn. Send for HSG. HSG shows lots possible scarring.
June 2015 - referred to RE - diagnosed with PCOS and suggests laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for possible scarring. Insurance doesn't cover so we must wait until new insurance kicks in.
Sept. 2015 - Hysteroscopy and laparoscopy to remove many polyps and unfuse Fallopian tube from ovary.
Oct. 2015 - TI w/ clomid - BFN
Nov. 2015 - TI w/ clomid - BFN
Dec. 2015 - TI w/ clomid - BFN
Jan. 2016 - IUI w/ clomid - BFN
Feb. 2016 - IUI w/ clomid - BFN
Mar. 2016 - IUI w/ clomid and ovidrel - BFN
Apr. 2016 - IUI w/clomid - BFN
May 2016 - decide to move on to IVF
June 2016 - start BCP, Lupron and Follistim - meds work a little too well estradiol level over 6000 on day 8 of stims
July 5, 2016 - ER - retrieve 46 eggs, 42 are mature. 28 fertilize with ICSI, 26 on day 3, 16 on day 5 biopsied and frozen. PGS testing show that 8 are normal.
July 2016 - start FET #1 - estradiol and progesterone
Aug. 8 - transfer 1 embryo - BFN.
Sept. 15 - transfer 1 embryo - BFP beta #1 86, beta #2 101 mc 5w5d
October 28 - transfer 1 embryo - BFN
December 19 - transfer 2 embryo - BFP beta #1 25, beta #2 20, beta #3 120 beta kept climbing, but no baby mc 8w3d
Long needed break January - August (During the break we had ERA, recurrent loss blood work and saline sono.) Hooray for receptivitiy!!!
Sept. 6 - transfer 1 embryo - BFN
GL and take care of yourself. Don't hesitate to cal your RE if you're concerned!!