Human growth hormone add with ivf drugs , looking for second opinion

[LadyMM]

I have been researching and I read about HGH added to ivf protocol to enhance egg quality for over 40

My ivf doctor doesn't believe in them and He is not welling to write a prescription i need try a new intervention

Looking for second opinion ivf specialist?

Can someone tell me whats the name of the injections ?

how much they cost ??

Is there any cheaper brand so I can buy

Any help will appreciate

[Kari55]

My new clinic suggested this to me as our during last cycle my eggs have grown pretty slowly and out of 19 follicles I only had 8 mature eggs. I should have my prescription on Tuesday so I can let you know then x

[LadyMM in reply to Kari55]

Thank you I will appreciate that

[Kari55 in reply to LadyMM]

I got my prescription today, the growth hormone is called Zomacton 4mg, I was given quantity 5. I haven’t started shopping around yet, will get to it soon. I hope this helps X

[LadyMM in reply to Kari55]

Thank you so much

I will wait for the info

[Kari55 in reply to LadyMM]

If I were to buy Zomacton via my clinic (they use Pharmasure), the cost is £130 per 1. I’m waiting for other quotes at the moment. All drugs via my clinic are coming to £1900 😱

[LadyMM in reply to Kari55]

That's a lot of money , can't they give you discount since you are their patient

[Kari55 in reply to LadyMM]

I’m afraid that’s their price so they won’t give me a discount I hope Asda would have it cheaper. Going there tonight. Do you know how much growth hormone you would be taking?

[LadyMM in reply to Kari55]

Am not sure how much I should I take but I beleive it's stander dose, however it's based on the weight

Am going to discuss this with my ivf consultant

[Dogpark in reply to Kari55]

Hi Kari55 I was wondering what your experience was after your cycle taking Zomacton, did you end up producing more eggs per follicles? Did you experience side effects?

[Kari55 in reply to Dogpark]

Hi Dogpark, it’s hard to tell if it was due to Zomacton or change of protocol from long to short. I have very good reserve but in my long protocol my eggs dissynchonised and I only had 8. During my 2nd cycle, during which I took Zomacton I had 13 mature eggs and 8 blastocysts. My husband and I were also very strict in terms of diet and lifestyle for over a year (this was partially also down to the fact that my husband got ill and had to help himself with whatever possible). I think Zomacton is definitely worth a try. I didn’t experience any side effects but I usually tolerate all meds very well. X

[Dogpark in reply to Kari55]

Thanks @Kari55!