anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[sarahincanada]

Sarah, you are right. I always thought that doctor had no bedside manner and DH thought he was creepy the first time he met him. And you are also right about they can't force me to use donor eggs. I can use my own if I want.

I do hope you can go to another clinic then, as even though they cant force you to use donor eggs they can make things difficult and he sounds very negative (like you said, might be trying to keep the stats higher). are there other FS clinics in your area?

 

[35_Smiling]

I too am having very slow rising hcg and progesterone. Here's my stats:
(Oct.22/11) CD15 I did the IUI.
(Oct.23/11) CD16 (I temped, used opk’s and logged every morning).
(Oct.25/11) CD18 started 200mg Cyclogest Progesterone
(Nov.1/11) CD 5/dpo9 used 10milu pregnancy test w/first morning urine - saw very very light line for a positive test.
(Nov.2/11) CD 26/dpo10 hcg was 6.43 – started the Tinzaparine today. I now take them along with Progesterone, baby aspirins and prenatal at 7:30am every morning.
(Nov.4/11) CD 28/dpo12 hcg was 18.60
(Nov.10/11) CD 34/dpo18 NO PERIOD CAME ON hcg was 206.69
(Nov.17/11) FS wanted me to have a D&C done; I said no of cause…I want to wait it out.
(Nov.17/11) CD 41/dpo25 hcg was 423.79 and Progesterone was 10.4.
(Nov.24/11) CD 48/dpo32 hcg was 1112.20 and Progesterone was 15.3
(Nov.30/11) Ultrasound done showed me as 5 wks and Baby Simo is in the right place. My next scan is Dec.14. I should be 7 wks as per my last scan. Fingers cross.
(Dec.2/11) CD 55/dpo39 hcg was 1402.20 and Progesterone was 15.3

So now you see my worries…each week (7days equals 168hours) my levels do not double not even a pinch. I am hanging on to the 20% change that “Baby Simo” will pull through…although I just want to give up at times.

Thinking of you and keeping my FXd for you. Sending warm wishes and sticky vibes your way.

Thank you so much!

 

[constancev18]

Hockey, you are right. I just feel like I've been lied to. He told me yesterday my eggs weren't good pretty much and he denied ever telling me those 2 embies I had were excellent quality!!!! I'm just in shock because I remember that conversation as clear as day! I just feel like I've been scammed and they only reason he recommened donor egg is to boost their success rate numbers. I'm just still in shock. I never liked this doctor and now I have a real reason for it.

What a terrible dr. Your valuable time and money has been wasted but I'm glad he outed himself all the way so you know you're not paranoid. Keeping my fingers crossed you find someone much better.

 

[constancev18]

I too am having very slow rising hcg and progesterone. Here's my stats:
(Oct.22/11) CD15 I did the IUI.
(Oct.23/11) CD16 (I temped, used opk’s and logged every morning).
(Oct.25/11) CD18 started 200mg Cyclogest Progesterone
(Nov.1/11) CD 5/dpo9 used 10milu pregnancy test w/first morning urine - saw very very light line for a positive test.
(Nov.2/11) CD 26/dpo10 hcg was 6.43 – started the Tinzaparine today. I now take them along with Progesterone, baby aspirins and prenatal at 7:30am every morning.
(Nov.4/11) CD 28/dpo12 hcg was 18.60
(Nov.10/11) CD 34/dpo18 NO PERIOD CAME ON hcg was 206.69
(Nov.17/11) FS wanted me to have a D&C done; I said no of cause…I want to wait it out.
(Nov.17/11) CD 41/dpo25 hcg was 423.79 and Progesterone was 10.4.
(Nov.24/11) CD 48/dpo32 hcg was 1112.20 and Progesterone was 15.3
(Nov.30/11) Ultrasound done showed me as 5 wks and Baby Simo is in the right place. My next scan is Dec.14. I should be 7 wks as per my last scan. Fingers cross.
(Dec.2/11) CD 55/dpo39 hcg was 1402.20 and Progesterone was 15.3

So now you see my worries…each week (7days equals 168hours) my levels do not double not even a pinch. I am hanging on to the 20% change that “Baby Simo” will pull through…although I just want to give up at times.

Keeping my fingers crossed that your 12/14 scan will show a healthy and happy baby Simo.

 

[crystal443]

Sarah, you are right. I always thought that doctor had no bedside manner and DH thought he was creepy the first time he met him. And you are also right about they can't force me to use donor eggs. I can use my own if I want.

I do hope you can go to another clinic then, as even though they cant force you to use donor eggs they can make things difficult and he sounds very negative (like you said, might be trying to keep the stats higher). are there other FS clinics in your area?

I had a sh*tty FS as well I have an appointment with a new FS that specializes in Difficult IVF and Low Ovarian Reserves etc. If you don't find satisfaction with one doctor find one that will help, we're not all textbook cases and there are doctors that want to help the difficult cases I have no problem using a donor egg if need be but I want to make sure we've exhausted all of our chances first. If I don't like this FS I'll find one I am comfortable with, I think what we forget is that we are paying for a service and paying big bucks..we do have a say

 

[constancev18]

Sarah, thanks for finding me. I've been looking for over 35 IVF thread. My first IVF was unsuccessful and I think I'm going to be starting another fresh cycle in January.

yay glad you came over. Did you just find out your first IVF was unsuccessful? I just went though that myself. I had some evil lines on my first response tests but my beta was only a 6 so either chemical or just something tried and failed. Id be interested to know how your first cycle went....medications, how many follicles etc. Its so hard when it doesnt work. I feel at our age it might just take some time to find that golden egg/embryo. Theres now 4 of us IVFing in January so we can support eachother

I had my ivf consult yesterday. I feel much more secure and like it's really going to happen if that makes any sense. My ER will be on/around 12/30 with insemination on 1/2. Yesterday I bought my Leuprolide Acetate, hcg, and progesterone yesterday ($500 bucks!). Today I ordered my menopur ($1500 bucks!!). Doing it over the course of two days lessened the sting a little. The doc was great--we'll only have to come out once for the ER & insemination. The 3 ultrasounds can be done in my state, which is great. He did say he would cancel if I had fewer than 5 follicles (or did he say eggs?). Not sure. I'm just going to hope. And try to relax.

We can do it, ladies!

 

[sarahincanada]

Sarah, thanks for finding me. I've been looking for over 35 IVF thread. My first IVF was unsuccessful and I think I'm going to be starting another fresh cycle in January.

yay glad you came over. Did you just find out your first IVF was unsuccessful? I just went though that myself. I had some evil lines on my first response tests but my beta was only a 6 so either chemical or just something tried and failed. Id be interested to know how your first cycle went....medications, how many follicles etc. Its so hard when it doesnt work. I feel at our age it might just take some time to find that golden egg/embryo. Theres now 4 of us IVFing in January so we can support eachother

I had my ivf consult yesterday. I feel much more secure and like it's really going to happen if that makes any sense. My ER will be on/around 12/30 with insemination on 1/2. Yesterday I bought my Leuprolide Acetate, hcg, and progesterone yesterday ($500 bucks!). Today I ordered my menopur ($1500 bucks!!). Doing it over the course of two days lessened the sting a little. The doc was great--we'll only have to come out once for the ER & insemination. The 3 ultrasounds can be done in my state, which is great. He did say he would cancel if I had fewer than 5 follicles (or did he say eggs?). Not sure. I'm just going to hope. And try to relax.

We can do it, ladies!

yay how exciting! I spent over $3000 on medications, it does sting! hope you do really well, my clinic would convert to an IUI if there was 4 follicles or less.
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[constancev18]

Aren't the meds ridiculously expensive?! I wish my insurance covered it but I have no infertility coverage at all. I think I'll end up paying for ultrasounds that I won't even use as they are a part of the ivf package but I'll have my ultrasounds with another dr since I'm out of state. I'm not quibbling though. I just want a little one.

Here are my stats:

Name: constancev18
Age: 43
How many children: 0
How long TTC current bean: 2+yrs
Any problems diagnosed: endometriosis
Previous/Current treatments: ivf in Dec-Jan, 1st attempt
Future Plan: We'll try again @ March if not successful

Thanks for adding me!

 

[froliky2011]

Hi Ladies. I am 37 and my DH and I do not have children. DH has 0a sperm and did not want to do IVF so we have a known donor who is going to parent with us. We did our first IUI last weekend. BFORE to all of you!!!!!

 

[froliky2011]

Sorry was on phone and it auto corrects when it thinks I misspelled a word.

 

[crystal443]

Hi ladies Had my appointment with the new FS today and it went fantastic He specializes in difficult IVF and low ovarian reserve, my last FS said my right ovary was "quiet" and not working anymore and I only had the left one working(barely). He said he's been doing research on different treatments for low ovarian reserve and because DHEA cannot be purchased in Australia he has found a pharmacy that makes the caplets in Melbourne so he gave me prescription to buy more. I told him I was already on them and when he did the scan my right ovary had 4 follies and my left had 3 or 4. That's only after a month of taking them I asked about Sarah and LL's protocol and he said mine would likely be a mix of the two. part of LL's because I have auto immune issues and partly Sarah's because of the low ovarian reserve.
He said the cycle would likely be monitored daily and there are women that do not respond to stims, so I go back on Jan 3rd for another scan and he'll decide how much stimming I'll need etc based on another month of DHEA and how the scan looks, so I'm at least hopeful now

 

[LLbean]

Crystal that is WONDERFUL!!! Well I started taking DHEA too so now I take every day:

L-Arginine (1.8 Grams)
Maca (1500 mgs)
Spirulina (1000 mgs)
Royal Jelly
Prenatals
Folgard (follic acid)
DIM (200 mg)
Vitamin D (800 iu)
DHEA (75mgs)
Fish Oil caps (Omega-3 EPA & DHA)
CoQ-10 (liquid)
Inositol (powder)

LOL I swear after breakfast I must rattle as I walk!

I sure hope this is making a difference in the quality of my eggs!

 

[crystal443]

LOL I just wrote in your journal..I was shocked to see soemthing was actually working He said there's no scientific evidence to back acupunture but to continue doing it because he can't say it doesn't work either

 

[danni2kids]

I posted this in assisted conception but haven't had a reply. I have had great responses from this page before.....


Hi ladies, we have our first FS appointment this week and i would like to know what i should ask, i want to be prepared!!

First a little about myself: Im 30, POF- due to chemo when i was 15, 2 spontaneous pregnancies 3- 1.5 years ago, AMH back in 2008 was 0.3, recent test for FSH was 5, E2 227. Antral follicle im not sure but the ultrasound report CD9 reads as Right ovary 8 follicles less then 3mm, left ovary 1 dominant follicle 12mm. I did not ovulate until CD 26 that month. My AF has become irregular, i was having some hot flushes and night sweats but they have since stopped since my Gyny put me on Progynova 2mg a day.

So what do i need to be asking, when i go to my appointment andy advice would be great, i also want them to be honest and tell me if they dont think im a candidate!!! What do you all think??

Crystal- Wow that is great news!!

 

[constancev18]

Hi ladies Had my appointment with the new FS today and it went fantastic He specializes in difficult IVF and low ovarian reserve, my last FS said my right ovary was "quiet" and not working anymore and I only had the left one working(barely). He said he's been doing research on different treatments for low ovarian reserve and because DHEA cannot be purchased in Australia he has found a pharmacy that makes the caplets in Melbourne so he gave me prescription to buy more. I told him I was already on them and when he did the scan my right ovary had 4 follies and my left had 3 or 4. That's only after a month of taking them I asked about Sarah and LL's protocol and he said mine would likely be a mix of the two. part of LL's because I have auto immune issues and partly Sarah's because of the low ovarian reserve.
He said the cycle would likely be monitored daily and there are women that do not respond to stims, so I go back on Jan 3rd for another scan and he'll decide how much stimming I'll need etc based on another month of DHEA and how the scan looks, so I'm at least hopeful now

That's terrific, Crystal. I remember reading something about DHEA. I'm going to look it up right now.

 

[GreenFingers]

Sarah, I guess I'm out for January unless I do donor egg. I just had a follow up with the RE and he told me I had diminished ovarian reserve. He suggested donor egg. I'm just really confused because after my EC he told me that my eggs were excellent quality. Even the embryologist told us that at the ET. I'm just completely devastated right now. He said my antral follicle count was fine and my FSH was fine. My AMH is low so I just don't know. I just feel awful right now. And to top it off, after we got home I saw DH looking at donor egg profiles on the clinics website. It just makes me feel betrayed.

Missyt - please do not give up hope, I am one of the success stories with diminished ovarian reserve that got pregnant with my own eggs though my first IVF attempt. My clinic were very positive, I have a low antra follicle count and only got 7 eggs but it is all about quality and not quantity.

I used DHEA, cut out alcohol and caffeine and added lots of protein to my diet for 3 months before. I also did acupuncture and took a great multi vitamin and fish oil for DHA and EHA.

Fins a clinic that specializes in DOR and not one that is worried that you will affect their success rates!!!

 

[GreenFingers]

Hi ladies Had my appointment with the new FS today and it went fantastic He specializes in difficult IVF and low ovarian reserve, my last FS said my right ovary was "quiet" and not working anymore and I only had the left one working(barely). He said he's been doing research on different treatments for low ovarian reserve and because DHEA cannot be purchased in Australia he has found a pharmacy that makes the caplets in Melbourne so he gave me prescription to buy more. I told him I was already on them and when he did the scan my right ovary had 4 follies and my left had 3 or 4. That's only after a month of taking them I asked about Sarah and LL's protocol and he said mine would likely be a mix of the two. part of LL's because I have auto immune issues and partly Sarah's because of the low ovarian reserve.
He said the cycle would likely be monitored daily and there are women that do not respond to stims, so I go back on Jan 3rd for another scan and he'll decide how much stimming I'll need etc based on another month of DHEA and how the scan looks, so I'm at least hopeful now

Wow that is fantastic news, I have such a good feeling for your next cycle....sending you all the luck in the world

 

[LLbean]

I posted this in assisted conception but haven't had a reply. I have had great responses from this page before.....


Hi ladies, we have our first FS appointment this week and i would like to know what i should ask, i want to be prepared!!

First a little about myself: Im 30, POF- due to chemo when i was 15, 2 spontaneous pregnancies 3- 1.5 years ago, AMH back in 2008 was 0.3, recent test for FSH was 5, E2 227. Antral follicle im not sure but the ultrasound report CD9 reads as Right ovary 8 follicles less then 3mm, left ovary 1 dominant follicle 12mm. I did not ovulate until CD 26 that month. My AF has become irregular, i was having some hot flushes and night sweats but they have since stopped since my Gyny put me on Progynova 2mg a day.

So what do i need to be asking, when i go to my appointment andy advice would be great, i also want them to be honest and tell me if they dont think im a candidate!!! What do you all think??

Crystal- Wow that is great news!!

everyone's questions differ but have you had your estrogen levels checked? Because what you describe sounds like estrogen dominance?

 

[constancev18]

Crystal that is WONDERFUL!!! Well I started taking DHEA too so now I take every day:

L-Arginine (1.8 Grams)
Maca (1500 mgs)
Spirulina (1000 mgs)
Royal Jelly
Prenatals
Folgard (follic acid)
DIM (200 mg)
Vitamin D (800 iu)
DHEA (75mgs)
Fish Oil caps (Omega-3 EPA & DHA)
CoQ-10 (liquid)
Inositol (powder)

LOL I swear after breakfast I must rattle as I walk!

I sure hope this is making a difference in the quality of my eggs!

LLbean, I think I rattle, too. augh! What does the L-Arginine do? I bought some and was taking them religiously up until 4-5mos ago when I could no longer remember what I bought them for...

This is what I'm taking & why:

Salmon oil (500mg): fertility
Vit E (400iu)-skin & overall health
Vit C (1000mg)-don't remember
Vit D (5,000iu)-overall health
B-100-hair
B-5-energy
MSM (500mg)-achy joints
St. John's Wort (300mg)-fight blues & energy
CoQ 10 (600iu)-fertility
Prenatals-fertility & finger nails

 

[LLbean]

L-Arginine is an amino acid present in human proteins. L-Arginine’s primary function involves the metabolism of protein and nitrogen. Moreover, recent Nobel-Prize winning research has confirmed arginine’s role as a support mechanism for circulatory and cardiovascular health. L-Arginine is a key precursor to nitric oxide (NO), a small molecule that is responsible for relaxing blood vessels and promoting circulation. Take L-arginine, an amino acid which helps improve circulation to the reproductive organ