First cycle, scan on Monday

[Madgebyname]

hi everyone,

I’ve only recently joined this site and it is so helpful reading all of your experiences. I am currently in the middle of my first cycle. I am 38, never been pregnant, and my AMH in January was 3.1. My partner has an 18 year old daughter from a previous relationship.

I’m not sure what sort of protocol I’m on…I wonder if someone could tell me?! Basically I had 11 days of Norethisterone, then after the bleed I started Meriofert 300mg daily then on the fifth day of taking Meriofert I started Ganirelix 25mg in the mornings too. I am due to have a blood test and scan on Monday 26th August, with potential egg collection on Wednesday 28th.

I’m feeling nervous just like most people. I have been stressed since starting the meds as my partner has been very unsupportive and basically indicated to me at that point that he is only going ahead with IVF for me. So I've found it quite stressful managing the practicalities as well as feeling unsupported at home and like I can’t talk to him about it. If it is successful, I’m sure he will be very happy as he is a brilliant dad to his daughter.

Anyway I’m so glad I found this site, and if anybody could tell me what sort of protocol I’m on that would be good as I’m not entirely sure!!

Thank you so much

[Endofitall]

It’s a short (aka antagonist) protocol

Best of luck with your cycle. I’m so sorry your partner isn’t supportive no idea how I’d cope without mine through all this. I hope you find support in other places like here. Sending positive vibes and hugs xx

[Madgebyname in reply to Endofitall]

Thank you so much! I can now google short protocols to my hearts content 😆 I think I will be a regular on here over the next few weeks!Xx