Only 2 folicles

[Cholitto]

Today I had my first scan and the nurse told me I only have 2 folicles 1 at a normal size and the other one smaller they even advised me to give up the circle.I was really disappointed I'm going to be 40 in October.Ibtold them 2 is better than nothing so I will go forward with the treatment Wednesday I'll have the last scan to decide if I will have or not a collection day on Friday... anything I can do to keep this 2 folicles strong...will I have any chance with only 2 folicles?Thank you

[Alexie07]

I’m on my third cycle and haven’t had success so far with basically getting three or two follicles (of the right size for collection) each time. Everyone keeps telling me though it only takes one. Have you got a relatively low AMH do you know? I’m currently in the 2ww after a transfer on Monday

[Rubylou01]

Hi Cholitto - I was only looking at 2 eggs from 2 dominant follicles this cycle after a particularly bad case of COVID. Clinic tested my AMH which had dropped from 12 to 2 in 2.5 months (I am 44 but Dr doesn't think this is natural). I'd agree with Alexie - it's worth knowing whether 2 is likely your standard response due to low AMH or have you been really ill recently that could have impacted your collection? I decided to abandon my cycle as the Dr said there are smaller follicles coming through that could be recruited for the next cycle. So going back in 2 weeks time when I get my withdrawal bleed. Having said all this - you only need one!! And if you're the right age and doing everything like eating well, etc then why shouldn't one of them work? Ultimately it is your body and up to you and I may also have to accept that having abandoned my current cycle that I may get the same response next time. Good luck with everything xx

[Gerbear22]

Hi yes you have every chance.On my second icsi cycle I had 4 follicles but only 2 worth measuring.On last scan they measured 25mm and 15mm before trigger shot.Both eggs were mature(other follicles were empty when punctured and only measured 10mm/11mm before trigger)and we had a double transfer on day 3 and one of those is now my beautiful 13mth old.xx

[Rainbow_23 in reply to Gerbear22]

Gerbear, thank you for this today.

I am truly broken this morning after learning that yesterday on my second scan I only have one leading follicle measuring 24 and 2 measuring around 17/18.

They’ve brought my egg collection forward to tomorrow and I triggered last night.

It’s all out of our control, it hurts so much because I am loosing hope.

My body doesn’t work correctly and I just don’t think I am meant to be happy. I don’t know what I will do if I can’t be a mum and have a piece of the love of my life and me.

Cholitto, have some comfort knowing you’re not alone, be strong. I try tell myself this everyday. As they say, you only need one x

[Gerbear22 in reply to Rainbow_23]

Please don't lose hope.You have potentially 3 eggs for collection.The 17/18 follicles will continue to grow.On my first collection I again only had 2 follicles worth counting(16mm and 21mm) on final scan rest were smaller and so didn't count.Triggered that night.On collection one of those smaller follicles grew big enough for collection and was also mature.So I got 3 mature eggs and 2 embyros.xx