... Hi. I was wondering if anyone has gone through IVF and given Lupron? ... (6 replies)
... I found the reason for Lupron during super ovulation -- of course this has not been verified by a doctor but here it is:
"Lupron acts on the brain to suppress hormonal production necessary for follicle development and egg release. It is used to suppress the body’s own hormone production, so that there will be improved control in the stimulation of the ovaries when the... (6 replies)
... Shira. I went to the site and was able to read about several drugs that I have to take the next cycle or ones that I have already taken. I'm still curious why Lupron is given but I'll continue to research. If I find out why, I'll post. Thanks very much. ... (6 replies)
... that's good to know Julie. i guess that after starting spotting last night, IVF is next for us... ... (6 replies)
... endo. The doctor wanted me to start Lupron for 6 mos. I researched like you did and talked to two friends who also did the Lupron Therapy. I think it is important to get as much info as you can. I decided against the Lupron Therapy. ... (12 replies)
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... I'm not quite in the same position as you, but hopefully can tell you a little about my IVF experiences. I would guess you went straight to IVF because of your age and that don't have a partner. ... (20 replies)
... I just got my protocol for my first IVF which will be next month. My RE is putting me on lupron starting on day 21 this month as part of my prep cycle, to be followed by IVF next cycle. ... (6 replies)
... Hey Everyone. I'm in my first ever IVF cycle. Have done 3 IUIs with just Follistim stim, without success and moved on to IVF. My IVF treatment was Lupron 10U starting on CD 21. ... (0 replies)
... I have been watching these postings for awhile now. I am starting Lupron probably in early August. I have 4 boys and I am doing ivf with pgd do get a girl. ... (525 replies)
... My husband and I just went through IVF last month. I began with 21 days of birth control, followed by lupron shots and follistim. It really wasn't that bad. My husband would prepare the lupron and follistim shots for me and I would give them to myself in the stomach. ... (11 replies)
... Hello amelu,
I am new to this board and found it while I was googling Femara. I had my lap in August and my RE found stage IV endo. He has decided to put me on Femara for the next four months before we move to IVF (since my tubes are almost completely blocked). My RE thinks femara is better than Lupron, wonder why.
Could you tell how it was for you in those five months?... (12 replies)
... c the internet is full of lupron horror stories. I can't attest to their truth, but I think the lupron was the best thing I could have done for myself. My endo symptoms disappeared almost immediately and the side effects were minor. ... (12 replies)
... Sure, I can help out. I have been through IVF once, and am currently in the middle of my second try. ... (5 replies)
... I have a question to all you IVFers out there... I did my first IVF cycle with the long cycle Lupron. This means I started Lupron on day 22 after the first day of my previous period. ... (3 replies)
... now moving on to IVF. Just got an informational packet from the doctor's IVF coordinator who planned out 2 "treatment plan" options. ... (0 replies)
... when i did my last IVF cycle i started my lupron on day 20 of the cycle preceeding, so then i took lupron every day until trigger. but in between there i did get an AF, however it was 5 weeks into the whole cycle instead of the normal 4 weeks between. ... (525 replies)
... This is a great idea so we can track each other through our IVF journeys! I have a long thread "Update on IVF Cycle" it has a little smiley face next to it! Anyways, here is my story in a nut shell... ... (227 replies)
... I just got back from my visit with my IVF coordinator and I am SOOOO excited!!!!!! ... (30 replies)
