RE: good and bad update

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Hi Tammy,

I was 37 when it was discovered that I

have a Day 2 FSH of 9.3 with low estradiol. I was also told to try injectables with

IUI’s. We tried once or twice

and then we went to IVF. Lucky for me because it turned out that I had very low egg quality. I produced lots of eggs and I

still do, but most are not viable.

The protocol I used when I was younger was

a bit different then I use now.

But for IUI, you usually start with Gonal-f or Follostim at 2-3 ampules

per day for 6 to 8 days depending on your response. The starting dose is also dependent on

your FSH level. They will try

to grow 3 or 4 follicles and inject with HCG and then do the IUI.

How old are you (if you don’t mind

me asking) and what was your estradiol level at Day 3? What was your FSH? These values will become important

when determining your starting point etc. How many pregnancies have you had

and when?

Tammy, you have fought the big fight and

won. Ashermans was way harder to

deal with for me then the fertility stuff. Even though the news was not so

good, you have lots of good things to look forward to and lots of tools to help

get you pregnant. So, keep

that in mind as you go forward.

Good luck.

good and bad

update

The good: My Re and I both surmised that my scar

tissue had reformed

(based on a diminished AF and an apparent blockage

on a SHG test,)

but I am happy to say that after a new HSG w/Dr.

Valle last week, it

has not. Yea! Yea!

The bad: A day 3 blood test has shown that

for my age, I have an

elevated FSH level. (A sign of early

menopause, poor egg quality,

etc.)

So, the next stage of my journey begins. I'm

excited to finally be

moving to the next step, but discouraged that my

issue is no

longer " just " a thin lining. I'm

starting IUI w/injectibles next

month (Gonal-F or Follitisum) which should improve

my lining, but I'm

still researching the whole FSH issue.

or anyone, what did you

take to improve your egg

quality?

Tammy

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