Cancelled cycle - any hope?

[Mak2019]

Hello

I've not posted on here before but have been reading a lot of the posts with interest. Now I've got a question of my own I was hoping people could help me with.

I have low amh (3.5pmol) and a low antral follicle count (6-7) despite being 'only' 32. Unfortunately I've just had my first IVF cycle cancelled. I did have 6 follicles at baseline, but only one responded to the meds (300iu of Menopur per day). I was on the short protocol. So basically my follicles just didn't seem to respond to the meds at all (apart from one).

Has anyone had similar experiences and then found a different protocol or different meds made a difference? I am hoping there is still a chance that we will have a different outcome next time, but I don't know if I am just kidding myself.

Thanks!

[amandac84]

Hi I can’t help too much but to say I just had the same thing. I’m having a cycle break before trying again x

[Mak2019 in reply to amandac84]

Good luck on your next cycle! x

[Purplecat1984]

Hi, I experienced the same last week and really feel for you. My AMH is 2 and I didn’t respond to the drugs either. Let’s hope we both get better results next time. Wishing you lots of luck xx

[Mak2019 in reply to Purplecat1984]

same to you! Lots of luck. This is so hard but at least it's nice to know we are not alone. x

[Melodys99]

Hi, I really do feel for you as I've had a cancelled cycle and also one with one egg which failed to fertilise normally.

I'm only 36 with amh of 5.6 when tested dec 18, 9 follicles best ever seen in base line scan.

After 2 failed iuis, and the nothing to transfer cycle I had a 9 week break and went away for a week with my husband.

I took dhea 75mg daily told to by my consultant. I got the micronized one from America, macpherson labs. I took q10 but the ubiquinol type.

Its heart breaking to be a poor responder as you hear of woman getting 5 eggs or 10 and I can only dream of results like that but you are not alone and your next cycle will be better.

I started clomid 100 mg on day 2 of my period, then 300iu and 375 alternate doses menopur from day 4. I was scanned and had blood test at least every other day or daily for 8 days of menopur and I got 2 eggs this time. 4 follicles but only 2 big ones. One fertilised via icsi and I had a 3 day transfer of a 8 cell embryo 7 days ago. I cant tell you if I've been successful but when you are in our boat getting to transfer was a massive achievement for me.

You will be ok don't lose hope Xxx

[Mak2019 in reply to Melodys99]

Wow amazing that you got to transfer. I really hope this one is the one for you! Thanks for sharing. x

[Sofi1]

Hi

I unfortunately didn't responded well to my first cycle. I ended up with what they thought was 3 eggs. One was a cyst, second was empty and the third one disappeared by the time I has the EC so obviously was so heartbroken by the time I came round from my EC. My Amh is 8.1. I did get pregnant naturally the month after ivf although I lost it at 9 and a half weeks...

I'm doing Ivf again next month and they have put me on menopur at the max of 450ml instead of Gonal F. I am also taking ubinquinol as I've heard that helps.

I felt so alone and shocked when I didn't get any eggs as no one explained it can happen only when I joined this forum it does happen unfortunately.

Wishing you all the best xx

[Mak2019 in reply to Sofi1]

I am so sorry to hear about everything that you've been through. I knew that not getting any eggs was a possibility but you hear so many positive stories I think I convinced myself it would be ok. It sucks to be diagnosed with infertility but then also not even getting to egg collection is heartbreaking. I am also hoping a change in medication will help. Good luck on your next try! xx

[Sofi1]

Thank you. All the best to you too. I am really nervous about my next try.

Hoping we will get there xx