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Hi All,

This is my first attempt at IVF. Im on long protocol down reg and just started my Buserlin injection today. It was my first time injecting myself and am delighted to say it didnt hurt at all!!! Lets hope for no funny side effects. Has anyone had side effects to buserilin?

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Oakey80

Hi!

I started last Wednesday so we're practically cycle buddys! It's my first time too. I'd had 2 sleepless nights prior to starting injections as I was so worried, but like you, they didn't hurt at all.

Not wanting to speak too soon, but so far so good with side effects. I had one episode of dizzyness and nausea on day 1 (of all things!) but I think this was more anxiety. I've had nothing since (almost feel more energetic!)

I've done 4 now and I can't believe how quickly the time is flying. Hope it continues to go this quick haha!

xx

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louisear in reply toOakey80

So good to read both your posts. You both sound very strong. Good to hear injections going well. Sounds to be quite a few of us on here starting at the same time. My first round of long protocol ICSI. Good luck to you xx

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Beanme in reply tolouisear

You too louisear. Lets hope we all get bfps!!!!

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Beanme in reply toOakey80

Hey Oakey80, thank you soo much for that. Its a relief to hear from someone going through the same thing:) and that Im not a total wuss with needles. Keep me posted with how youre getting on cycle buddy x

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72cloud9

Good luck on your journey Hun x

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Beanme in reply to72cloud9

Thank you xxx

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EmmaFS

Hey hope the injections are going well for you. Im not far infront I'm day 10 now. Iv had two bad headaches and feels hot a bit but nothing terrible at all which is good. Fingers crossed you won't have any horrible side effects. I have my scan Wednesday if all is okay I can start stims injections 😁

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Beanme in reply toEmmaFS

So far so good. I had a few funny dreams last night, bizzare ones, not distressing just bizarre. I luv coffee so this morning I had lemon and honey water instead. I hear plenty of water and no caffeine helps keep headaches at bay so I'll be drinking water like a camel. Fingers crossed for Weds xxx

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-noodles-

hi beanme, i also had long protocol & have egg collection tomorrow.

stay hydrated & rest as much as you can. i was headachey & got night sweats with buserelin - this doesn't happen to everyone and side effects passed when stimm started.

✨✨ ✨wishing you lots of luck with your treatment ✨✨✨

stay positive!

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Beanme in reply to-noodles-

Its an exciting journey and hopefully worth it for all of us. Best of luck tomorrow xxx

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MommaBear16

Hi beanme - I had really headaches with the Buserelin both cycles and I would get hot flushes now and again but especially at night. It's a very sexy jab that one 🙈😂 good luck with everything x x x

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Beanme in reply toMommaBear16

Thank you MommaBear, I hope all goes well for you xxx

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Tugsgirl

Really bad headaches. I get a lot of tension headaches so I thought I could handle it but they were bad. And persistent. Also hot flushes. I hope you don't get any side effects. Good luck 🍀

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Beanme in reply toTugsgirl

You poor thing. I hope they clear soon for you xxx

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Tugsgirl in reply toBeanme

I finished Buserelin over a week ago and I was doing much better on the headache front but I've had one for a couple of days now, although it's not major thank God! It's bearable. And I still get a few hot flushes but not as many 😊 Thing is I'm on progesterone pessaries, 4 x oestrogen tabs, and hrt patches so I don't know what's me and what's medication now lol. I'm sure the worst is over for me anyway 🙏🏻 😊 Thank you x

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Beanme in reply toTugsgirl

When are you having EC?

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Tugsgirl in reply toBeanme

I'm not. I have 4 blastocysts in the freezer. Transfer is this Wednesday 🍀

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Beanme in reply toTugsgirl

Wooohoo best of luck 🤗

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Billiejean01

Hello beanme, I'm currently on day 5 of down regulation and so far I have had a head ache

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Billiejean01 in reply toBilliejean01

Sorry, I accidentally hit the reply button!

I've had a constant headache and I'm getting really bad night sweats, lovely I know! I'm waking up quite a lot during the night as well but I'm not sure whether that's part of it also. This is our third cycle and my symptoms so far have been the same, I'm also getting very tired. Hope this helps, wishing you all the best with this cycle, we're only a few days apart. Xx

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Beanme in reply toBilliejean01

Hope all goes well for you:) xxx I hope symptoms improve for you.

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girl15

Good luck!! How exciting..

I'm in a similar position but your a bit further ahead. I came on today so will phone the clinic first thing tomorrow morning! Hopefully will be starting treatment tomorrow 😬.

Keep me posted how you get on! X

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Beanme in reply togirl15

Will do hun. Thank you. I hope all goes well for you tomorrow xxx

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