Starting Meriofert on Friday, has anyone else been on this?

[LucyEmme]

Hi. First time posting. I finished Norethisterone on Saturday (that was fun!). I am due to start my stimulation injections this Friday night. (As long as I have a bleed by then.) I will be on Meriofert 225mg and I was wondering if anyone else is on this amount and what their side effects are, if any?

I'm 37, FSH 7.1,AMH 8.9, AFC 18.

Thank you in advance 😀

[Dinfertilitylady]

I’ve always had Men*pur in the past but this time due to shortages was on Meri*fert. They are basically the same drug, just made by different cmpys (Merio is from the US) My response was about the same as always & I didn’t really get any side effects (although this was my 7th round so my body is pretty used to the drugs by now)

[LucyEmme in reply to Dinfertilitylady]

Did you have any side effects for the first time round? Did it leave you with many bruises?

[Dinfertilitylady in reply to LucyEmme]

I’ve only used Meri*fert this 1 time but in my earlier cycles using different drugs I did get some mild side effects (bloating, ovary aches & pains). Stims side effects generally correspond with how many follicles you are growing ie the more follicles the more side effects. I only grow a few therefore I only get mild effects. The injections can bruise yes, you’ll find they don’t bruise every time but you do get some. They are not normally too big/bad though.

[LucyEmme in reply to Dinfertilitylady]

Thank you for your reply.

[Sparklylife]

I was on Meriofert, 300 IU. I did not really have side effects of the drug, but towards the end felt “heavy” and bloated around pelvis area, but I suppose that is to be expected. But I get pretty good. Did not get many bruises, maybe only a couple, and the ones I got was really small and went in a couple of days! I did not find it a “bad” injection and quickly got “used” to it.

I wish you all the best with the stimulation and sending hope for your round!! 🧡💫

[LucyEmme in reply to Sparklylife]

Thank you for your reply. I really appreciate it

[NemoFish]

I used Meriofert 300iu for my third cycle. Definitely wasn’t the drug for me but I didn’t get any side effects x

[LucyEmme in reply to NemoFish]

Thank you for your reply.

[LucyEmme]

Thank you for your reply. We have been told that my partner's sperm analysis was fine with morphology a mild issue. My vit D levels were 72, TSH 2 when I had my day 4 bloods back in January of this year. I don't know what my B12 levels are, do you recommend getting that blood test done? And what immuoogical tests do you mean? Thank you in advance.

[LucyEmme]

As our 1st IVF round is being funded by our NHS,I will speak to the clinic and see what they are willing to do. Thank you so much for your input,it's hugely appreciated.

[Solly-44 in reply to LucyEmme]

Hi Lucy. I can’t imagine any clinic recommending these types of tests prior to your first cycle so I wouldn’t stress about them! Wishing you loads of luck! Xx

[LucyEmme in reply to Solly-44]

That's my thoughts on them as well. Thank you for your reply.

[Piggypiggy82]

No real side effects other than a bit of bloating towards the end. No bruising. You’ll be fine 💪🏼

[Eggfreezing36]

I'm on 225 IU Meriofert and 225 IU Fostimon. I don't find the side affects too bad if I am honest! The down reg was much worse for me for sure...