Follicle Growth

[Megandmog]

Hey everyone,

I had my first progress scan today after being on 300iu of Menopur for 10 days. I have very low AMH anyway but they could only see 5 follicles growing each measuring 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 10mm and 14mm. I was told it’s not likely the 6 & 8 will grow to size. I am to continue on Menopur and have been booked for another scan on Monday.

Is there anything at all which may help with the other follicles to catch up or to help them grow?? Is it likely the little ones will catch up? Do you think the 10mm ones will be a decent size by collection? I’m worried I’m just gonna have one retrieved at this rate! 😩😩.

Thanks in advance xx

[LCharlton]

Who knows if this really helps or if it's all in my head, but I swear that drinking a pint of full fat milk every day and having an afternoon nap daily in the second week of stims helped my follicles grow more. Also eating tons of eggs and avocadoes is good xx

[Hidden in reply to LCharlton]

I did the same and I also believe the same, lol. Also salmon and figs for me, on top of the above. It can't hurt!

[Megandmog in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Lux. I am willing to try anything! I don’t like fish or figs 😩 can just about mama he fish fingers lol xx

[Hidden in reply to Megandmog]

I have to tell you, I am SO sick of salmon. I was practically crying while I was eating it by the end there. I had a dream that I *was* a salmon. 😩

[Megandmog in reply to Hidden]

Oh that’s funny lol. I feel that way about eggs. I hate them but trying to force them down 🤢🤮xx

[Megandmog in reply to LCharlton]

Haha thank you, I cant drink full fat milk by itself so I’ll be having that with a bit of hot chocolate I reckon, that’s the only way I can keep it down lol. Nap is ALWAYS a good idea! x

[Hidden]

I was told follicles grow an average of 2-3mm a day - so you never know I reckon those smaller ones could surprise you! Good luck x

[Megandmog in reply to Hidden]

That’s great to know, thank you Daisy 😘 xx

[Hope76]

All I can say is believe in your FSH drugs and positive thinking. Sounds like you will have at least 3 which will be ready for collection so that is fantastic 😘

[Megandmog in reply to Hope76]

Thanks Hope. I know you’ve been there and done it! I just really hope the 10mm ones catch up too. What’s the minimum size they can be for collection?! xx

[Hope76 in reply to Megandmog]

Yes I know exactly how you feel. Both of mine each grew 5mm by my next monitoring scan. I think they expect an egg to be in a follicle of at least 15mm so am sure you will be fine 🤞🏼🙏🏻🍀

[Megandmog in reply to Hope76]

Thank you 😘😘

[Shirazlover2013]

What I’ve been told in the past is protein and fluids are the building blocks so eat drink lots of that. There’s also lots of old wives tales that could tie in here to encourage blood flow to that area like hot water bottle on the lower belly (not so good in heat waves though) and mild exercise, acupuncture, eating brazil nuts. Good luck 🤞

[Megandmog in reply to Shirazlover2013]

Thanks Shiraz. I am already on the hot water bottle train 🚂 🤣. I am also doing yoga which is really relaxing me too. xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

I hope it will go well for you but if not then maybe ask if they can add in another drug such as gonal-f to your next round. I responded poorly to menopur on its own but was much better once they added Another hormone in.

[Megandmog in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thanks Lizzie I’ll bear that in mind xx

[jengi]

When it comes to follicles anything can happen, they are preparing you for the worst, you should wish for the best. Those numbers aren’t bad given you have low AMH. Those little ones could very well have a growth spurt over the next few days. Believe me anything is possible! Try not worry, keep positive, let your body do it’s thing & keep those fingers crossed. Remember you just need one good quality egg to make a baby. Fingers crossed that one egg is in one of those 5! Big hugs Xx

[Megandmog in reply to jengi]

Thank you jengi 😘🥰 xx

[Countrymouse56]

Hello 👋🏻 I’m half way through my 2ww after having only one egg collected! Quality over quantity 🤞🏻🤞🏻xx

[Megandmog in reply to Countrymouse56]

Thank you you’re so right. I’ve put my positive pants on now 🤣 xx

[IVFat40]

I'm sure you've already thought of this but just in case my suggestion would be plenty of gentle exercise to keep good blood flow. I bet the yoga you're doing already is really good for that too.

Wishing you all the luck.

[Lilly12255]

According to my research, dairy products contain things that encourages growth. This includes cheese, yogurt, milk etc. So if you don’t like milk, you could go for the winter cheese dishes. X

[Megandmog in reply to Lilly12255]

Thanks Lilly. I have soo much cheese but my husband poured me a glass of full fat milk last night and it wasn’t actually that bad so I can do a pint a day no probs 🥛🥛🥛 x

[Butterfly83000]

It's so funny how your body can react sometimes. I had only 3 follicles counted. 2 were more bigger and the 3rd on the left ovary was 3 mm only at 5 days. After 12 days the smallest follicle became the leading one. So it can really surprise you how it can change the last minute. Hope it worked all well for you. Xx