Comments on: Infertility: Follistim, Ganirelix and Pregnyl, OH MY!

By: Frustrated in Florida

Frustrated in Florida — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:34:14 +0000

Hi,
I was on the pill 2 months, then on a drug called Letrozole 25mg 3 days after my period started, 4 days later I had an ultrasound and was found to have 8 eggs 6 to 7mm in diameter, that evening I started follistim 125iu and the next evening 125 iu and today I had another ultrasound and all my eggs are gone! They say I ovulated, but I’m not meant to ovulate for 3 more days!!! Has any one had this happen to them? I’ve got Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and on 50mcg of Levoxyl. It is such a let down I don’t know what went wrong and the doctors aren’t saying anything till my progesteron blood test comes back. Can the eggs explode or be over stimulated? This is my first time.
I’d be glad if any one could help me or give me some advice.

By: The Dood

The Dood — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:07:49 +0000

Not everyone responds to these drugs the same way. Some people are very sensitive to them and others are almost immune.

The good news is that there are several different drugs that work in different ways but produce the same results. Your doctor should be able to suggest alternatives to Follistim such as Bravelle that your body may react better with.

Have you had tests done to verify that you are able to ovulate normally or is that the source of your fertility issues?

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:02:42 +0000

I am on a second cylce of Folistim. My first cycle was 125iu for 6 days and I didn’t get a positive response. My eggs did not produce and i didn’t start my period. My doctor put me on birth control to onset my period in which it came.
I was put back on Follistim with a dose of 225iu. I saw my doctor on the 6 day of medication and the Ultrasound did not show even one egg ripening. My question is: why isn’t this Follistim working? Is there an alternative then using this medication?

By: The Dood

The Dood — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:57:08 +0000

We were pretty bummed after this cycle. We went for the IVF consult and did a round of IVF. We are BFP (pregnant!)!! We are at week 16 right now and are keeping our fingers, eyes and toes crossed that the little bean keeps on going! I will put up another post soon detailing that adventure.

There is hope, dear. NEVER NEVER NEVER give up!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:20:45 +0000

My husband and I wish you the best of luck. We are going through the exact same process. I am currently on the 2 week wait after our first cycle of Follistim, with HCG, and IUI. I am already cramping and worried my period will come early as your wifes did. I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you. Hang in there. This is definitely a hard process to go through, but it will all be worth it in the end.