I started private IVF this month and currently in the middle of stims.
Started with 40mg tamoxifen in the morning and 75 bemfola in the evening.. went for a scan on day 5 and nurse said there's 5 follicles on right, 3 on the left. Continued and at scan on day 7 she said there's 3 on the right and a maybe on the left.. all not the size I need. So they told me to stop tamoxifen and start cetrotide on day 8 and also increased my bemfola dose to 150. Went back again on day 9 and there's now 2 on the right and 1 on the left.. all starting to get to where they want them to be.
Still taking cetrotide and bemfola 150 until Monday scan which will be day 12..
I guess I just want to voice my experience so far and see if anyone has any encouragement or advice?
I think i was expecting a lot more than just 3.. im 28 years old, unexplained infertility but I do have trauma related adhesions on tubes, ovaries and uterus. I have been TTC for 5 years with 1 MMC in 2017.
Im trying to stay positive but I'm feeling a bit deflated to be honest. Also, apart from feeling a bit hotter and a bit more emotional, I've not had any other symptoms or issues with the stimming. 🤷♀️
Peace and luck to all 😘
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Good luck with it all. With IVF I've learned that you need to have an open mind, be prepared that it might not go exactly as planned the first time, and understand that your body can do some strange but also amazing things. The best thing is that you are being monitored and science can be tweaked. My clinic has always said quality over quantity is what's needed for eggs. You're doing well, hang in there. It only takes one good egg remember.
I was in a similar situation this week. Obviously everyone is different but just know that it can and does regularly all work out. Try to stay positive. IVF is a tough enough process on your body physically- be kind to yourself 😊
I started on a relatively low dose (112.5 Bemfola) and at Day 5 scan had 2 follicles at 11mm and all others below 9mm.
My dose was increased to 150 from Day 5 and I started Cetrotide on Day 7.
Day 8 scan showed a 17mm, 14mm and a 13mm with all the others still 10mm or below. At this point, the clinic said they were hopeful of 3 for collection but wanted to continue at 150 iu for another few days to see if any others would catch up.
Day 10 scan showed a 20mm, 18mm, 16mm, 14mm, 12mm and 11mm so they then estimated 3-5 for collection, which was then booked in for Day 12 (they didn’t want to lose the biggest one). Other follicles 8mm or below still at this stage. I took one more dose of Bemfola that evening and then the trigger.
Had my collection yesterday and they actually managed to get 7 eggs, 6 of which have fertilised! Considering this time last week it looked like we only had 2-3 potentials, it shows how quickly those little eggs can grow towards the end of stims. The trigger shot also encourages them to mature too. Two of our eggs that fertilised were only 11mm and 12mm on trigger day so amazing things can happen!
We’ve still got a way to go to get to transfer but are looking for the positive in everything. We’ve learned so much already from this cycle about how I respond to the drugs, the rate my follicles grow, etc. so if we do need to have another cycle, we’ll be in a much better position from the start as you would be too.
I completely understand what you’re feeling and will have my fingers crossed for you. I found this forum so helpful too when I was in your position last week.
I know, it’s much easier to say stay positive and calm than it is to actually be it 😂
Just remember that you’re already doing everything you can to grow those eggs. It sounds like your clinic are still hopeful of a good outcome too. I like to think too that with a smaller number of eggs that they will hopefully be better quality as all those nutrients aren’t being spread more thinly- at least that’s what I told myself anyway! Another small benefit of fewer eggs is a lower risk of OHSS too which means you are better ready for a fresh transfer or that your body will get back to normal faster if this cycle isn’t successful, ready for when/if you want to try again. It’s all about finding the silver linings, whatever they may be.
I didn’t really notice anything until day 6, but now I feel bloated and uncomfortable and occasionally weepy! (Cried in the supermarket last night, for no reason at all) 🙈
I’m guessing I’ll be given a few more days of stims from my scan, as only on day 9.
Fingers crossed for your trigger, let me know how you get on! Xx
Apart from the last two days I was feeling the same. Im crying at stupid things.. my husbands response is always "go and get a chocolate bar" 🤷♀️😂 so I shouldn't complain haha
Good luck with your scan tomorrow, keep me updated! Ill let you know if they finally let me trigger 🤞
Been to my scan today! Nurse said 4 definitely ready and lots of smaller ones. She said she would have liked more but stimming for longer doesn't seem necessary. So hoping that quality over quantity is here for me 🤞🙏
Said that I can trigger today ready for EC on Wednesday!!
Oh that’s great! I’m just back from mine, they didn’t say how many, but there are a few ready, I will trigger today or tomorrow, they are calling me to confirm this afternoon! 🤞🤞
Oh, have a lovely lie in and then you get can yourself ready and rest in the afternoon! 🤗
Im really nervous, this is the bit that's out of my control now so I'm just hoping and praying for a positive outcome and something that can be transferred 🤞🤞
Sending all my luck to you! I hope it goes well for you too! We may have to catch up Thursday as I imagine tomorrow we will be on the moon 🌙 😂
Oh bless you 😬🤗 im nervous too lol but I sleep like a log through anything 😂
Good luck today!! Its gonna be fine and you're gonna do amazing!!! We can catch up with the details when we are feeling better and not on planet zogg! 🤞🤞🤞 keeping you in my hopes and fingers crossed!
I’m super emotional, I’d convinced myself this morning they would call with bad news! It really messes with your head doesn’t it, so much waiting involved at every stage! X
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