Hiya, just a quick question to you knowledgable people. I was due to start long protocol in July and they just contacted me to say that they have run out of buserelin (worldwide shortage apparently!) and that I could do a short protocol instead. I’m not too sure of the differences myself but more importantly is there reduced success rates with a short protocol? I’m 42 if age makes a difference. Thanks In advance for your help
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Long protocol uses a medication to switch you off[ taken for a couple of weeks then have a withdrawal bleed ] so to speak then you get hormones injections to turn you back on ! Short protocol works more with your own hormones is more natural - shorter timescale - less meds - less chances of overstimulation and is used more often in older women - the clinic should explain it all to you nearer the time Good luck for the future
Janet
I am suffering from lack of buserelin too! Can't get it anywhere it seems!
If its a ray of hope, I started IVF on long protocol at 38 I think I was and they told me they did that protocol on 'older' women.. anyway I only got 3 eggs. Next round they switched to short and I got 13!! And I stuck on short protocol all the way through my OE rounds... it really suited me well into my 40's! Heaps of luck xx
Hi, I was 40 and had 2 long protocols - more eggs but none successful and then did a short protocol, fewer eggs but success. I think the short cycle is better for over - 40 as it doesn’t shut down ovaries before starting them up again like the long protocol does. I much preferred the short, like the OP said, it’s more natural and I found it a lot easier and less of a hormonal rollercoaster. Good luck 🍀
I was meant to be on Buserelin for my upcoming 3rd round and was also told there’s a shortage and I’ll be doing a different long protocol instead. I was a bit worried about the change of meds (I’m now having Prostap) but hoping it’ll do the same as Buserelin, just administered in a different way. Good luck 😊
Hi actually next week I'll start my treatment too. Wanted to ask you when you came to know if you are on long protocol or short protocol?