Day 9 of stimulation and told the follicles are too small

[Gem2410]

Hi Everyone,

I went for my scan today. My egg collection was planned for Monday, and I have been told that my follicles are too small. They have told me to carry on on the dose of meriofert im on (300iu) and they will look again on Monday. Should I be worried? She said there were 22 follicles. But none at the size they need to be? Has this happened to anyone? I would be grateful for any advice. Thanks xx

[Lindt83]

Hi Gem2410. Nothing to be worried about, this can happen. You'll just need to inject for longer. I injected for 16 days in this cycle before my follicles reached the right size and I was on a really high dose of Gonal F (375iu). Even in my last cycle i injected longer than expected. I think maybe because I have a low AMH? Not too sure......xx

[Gem2410 in reply to Lindt83]

Hi. Thank you for replying. Okay that’s really reassuring to know 😊 xx

[CLDxxx]

Hi Gem, try not to worry.

A few extra days can make such a difference.

When I had my egg collection, it was supposed to be on a Wednesday, I was scanned on the Monday and had 7 ready but there were 4 that could possible make it too. As I was only doing one cycle they wanted to get those 4 for me so they delayed my collection by a day. By the Thursday, 6 more which had been much smaller had grown!

Good luck ☺️ keep us posted xxx

[Gem2410 in reply to CLDxxx]

Hi. Thank you for replying. Oh wow they really do grow fast. Thank you 😊 xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Gem2410]

They do and it’s normal to worry as you don’t know what’s right and what isn’t - especially on your first go! Xxx

[Gem2410 in reply to CLDxxx]

That’s exactly it. I’m a natural worrier, so it really doesn’t help the matter 🙈It’s all so new. Learning so much as I go along. 😊 xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Gem2410]

Yes I know what you mean. I’ve learned so much since mine and so much from this group too xxx

[Gem2410 in reply to CLDxxx]

Yes me too. I think I would go a bit crazy without it xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Gem2410]

Hi Gem, how did your scan go today? Xx

[Gem2410 in reply to CLDxxx]

Hi. Thank you for asking. So kind of you. It went well thank you. You were right, a few days really did make a difference 😊 I have 15 maybe more potential follicles. My egg collection is booked for Wednesday. How are you getting on? xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Gem2410]

Oh that’s such great news! Hope you’re feeling better about it now? ☺️

Ok thank you, waiting to be referred to gynaecology as I have fluid on my endometrium cavity 😏I need to have that sorted before doing a transfer. Really frustrating but would rather have things right xx

[Gem2410 in reply to CLDxxx]

Yes. I’m so relieved everything seems to be okay now. 😊 Oh no sorry to hear that. But yes definitely, best to get everything sorted. I hope it all goes well for you.. xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Gem2410]

Thank you. Let me know how you get on Wednesday and good luck! Xxx

[Gem2410 in reply to CLDxxx]

Will do! Thank you 😊 xx

[murakami]

My EC was moved by 1 day so try not to overthink, we all react differently to meds

x

[Gem2410 in reply to murakami]

Hi. Thank you for replying. Oh right. It’s reassuring to know other people’s dates are moved. Yes that’s very true 😊xx

[Hidden]

Don't worry about this. Follicles can start growing rapidly! Sending you lots of luck! X

[Gem2410 in reply to Hidden]

Hi. Thank you for replying. I didn’t realise they could grow so quickly. It’s really reassuring to know that. Thank you 😊 xx

[Hidden in reply to Gem2410]

Yes, they can! Having lots of protein would help! Xx

[Gem2410 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. Will definitely be adding more protein. Anything to help them grow 🤞 xx

[SharlyWarly]

Might be helpful to know they expect follicles to grow 1-2mm per day, so that might help you estimate how long you might be stimming for in terms of extra days x Good luck

[Gem2410 in reply to SharlyWarly]

Hi. Thanks for replying. That’s really helpful 😊 Thank you xx