IVF protocol help please ladies

[Please]

Thank u for looking at my question. I am driving myself insane today, decided to look into the different protocols (what a bad idea that was) Im not convinced i have this right. Could you let me know if the statements below are correct? And help with the questions? Thank u all so much.

When do they do blood tests to determine long or short protocol? What hormones is it they test? What results mean which protocol?

Long protocol = down regulating and stimming?

Down regulating is either through nasal spray or BCP?
If using BCP this starts on CD1 until CD21?
How long after stopping BCP does AF arrive?
If using nasal spray this starts CD21?
If using nasal spray how long do u use this?
How long after stopping nasal spray does AF arrive?

After AF when do u start stimming?

 

[mrssunshine78]

I was on long protocol and my regimen was

Started downregging with injections on cd25 I think, my clinic weren't concerned as to what cd it was just so long as I wasn't pregnant. I DR from 16th dec, had baseline scan on 30th dec and started stimming on 30th dec. U have to keep downregulating whilst stimming, I had last stimming injection on 11th jan. My af arrived 4 days after I'd started DR, but think this is different for everyone.

I think I was on long protocol because my fsh is slightly elevated, it's 10 instead of 9 or less.

I hope I've answered all of your questions, I don't really know anything about the short protocol.

 

[raf-wife]

hi i am on the short protocol because i have multiple follicles and likely to respond to lower doses
i had to call the clinic on day 1 of my cycle and go in for a scan on day 2 i started stimming on gonal f a follicle stimulating hormone on day 3 which i will continue until i have the trigger i also had to add a second injection today cd7 an antagonist called cetrotide to stop me releasing my eggs, the short protocol is normally complete within 14 days, i hope this helps x

 

[glitterqueen]

I am on short protocol as I am a poor responder so i dont need to down reg ans i am already partly shut down anyway lol. my first attenpt i took hrt for 3 weeks to give me a definate date to start but it appears that it still shut everything down too much and tool 8 days until bloods were ok to start strimming but only got 2 follicles after 9 days so this time i am going straight in at cd 3 as long as the bloods are ok scan at cd 9 and ec about cd 12-14 depending on follicles etc. Hope this helps and good luck xx

 

[brumbar]

Hi please!
If you are in the uk and don't have polycystic ovaries you are most likely going to start on the long protocol. Down regulation can start on cd 1 or cd 21, and can be a daily injection or sniffs.downregs starting on cd21 is what most clinics do and it is usually quicker than d/r starting on cd1(but i wasn't on bcp before that). I downregged for 2 weeks on my second attempt(started cd21) and 23 days my 3rd go starting cd 1( the cycle was cancelled due to what the clinic called under response). If you have bcp you usually downreg for a shorter period.
On a short protocol you go straight to stimms usually on cd2 and then add another drug to prevent ovulation. This protocol is used by clinics advocating mild ivf and is sometimes also used for ladies who had low responce on the long protocol.

there are no rules if you ask me, what works for one may not work for others and vice versa. I've had all 3 protocols and i don't have a preference,the short proyocol is exactly what it says on the tin-short and you take less drugs.
I'm currently down regulating for an ultralong protocol where tjey put you in a temporary menopause for 3months.this is used for ladies with emdometriosis.

I guess they'll test your fsh on day 3, which i don't think will be an issue for you as you are very young and the result will determine the dose for your stimms medication-i believe,again due to your age, this will be very low!
There are other protocols used for various conditions, but i don't want to confuse you.

Best wishes and baby dust!