3rd scan - follicles still too small

[Yammie1973]

Hi, a huge set back for me and my dh. We attended our supposed 3rd and final scan before ec znd the consultant has said that the egg follicles are too small. It would help to know what size he was looking for. Initially there was 8 follicles located, then with additional scanning he found 10 and now todays count 7 follicles on the left ovary and 5 follicles on the right.

I am really disappointed with my body for not responding to the drugs: merional 150iu and ovaleap 300iu. I have also had 2 additional doses of zomacton 1.5ml each time but it doesn't seem to have helped.

I just want this stage over with now as I have a horrid head cold aswell which is making me feel even worse. Paying privately has left us almost broke aswell which is putting an additional strain on everything.

Has anyone had problems getting their follicles to grow and how was the problem solved?

[Nkoko]

Oh no! It has been awhile for me, but I know they want them or a few over I think 10/12 cm...not sure. It really has been long since I had a full ivf. But what I do know is that it must be quite large. I hope they can change meds’ around to get them going.

[Yammie1973 in reply to Nkoko]

Hi, not likely....all the consultant said was to continue with merional and ovaleap at the same doses. He wanted us to continue with the zomacton but at £105.00 per injection....we just can't afford it!! I have a telephone conversation with the bank tomorrow but this just prolongs the agony!!!

[Ash2016]

I had to continue with stims for over two weeks before I was ready for collection. Hang on in there, you'll get there in a couple more days I bet x

[Cinderella5]

Hey, I had to just stay on the stims for longer! Sorry to hear that you aren't responding well, do you know what your AMH level was? My lead follicles had to be over 18mm before trigger shot. Hope you get it sorted out soon!xx

[Yammie1973 in reply to Cinderella5]

Hi Cinderella5

We have spent the week since Sunday night down in London and attending scans and bloods everyday and having additional stims...Finally this morning, the nurse manager said that I could trigger. There are about 9 follicles at over 20mm so I trigger in 45minutes. My AMH was really good as my consultant's words were: " women 10 years younger than you would kill for those levels" Now that ec is here, I'm kind of terrified!

[Cinderella5 in reply to Yammie1973]

Oh that's great news, I'm so pleased to hear that things are moving forward for you! Egg collection is honestly a walk in the park and you won't remember a thing!! Good luck!!x