I'm happy that our IVF calendar has started. Yeah for progress!!!
I'm on cycle day 5 right now. The plan is that I'm going to continue to take DHEA, CoQ10 and estrogen until cycle day 16, at which time I'll add in Endometrin. On my next cycle, I will start my stim meds. I'm glad things are progressing!
We have also made tentative plans to go to CCRM for the laparoscopy (and possible tubal ligation) in April. I was really hoping that it was going to be in March. However, Dr. Schoolie says that they can't do it right after stimming because my ovaries will be too enlarged.
I thought about having the surgery this month, however I don't want to waste the time I've spent taking DHEA and CoQ10. A couple doctors have told me that the effectiveness of DHEA is when it is taken for 2-3 months, but not longer. My naturopath cautioned not to take it for too long. And, I don't want to piss off my body with a surgery right before I try to make some eggs.
Apparently, 2-4 weeks after the laparoscopy I can do a FET. I've asked them for clarification on this, I mean which is it? And how do they know? It will mean the difference of one cycle.
Typing this makes me realize that this may not be the step to rush through. I want my body to heal and for the best possible circumstances. If this means patiently waiting for my body to heal for a few more weeks then so be it.
It's disturbing to me that we likely won't be doing a FET until JUNE!?! Another six months slipping away ?!?! Gah.
In March we will have our CCS report back. If it isn't good then I will spend the time finalizing an egg donor. I guess I better start looking into that more soon.
I'm totally curious to see how the DHEA works out for you. Have you had any negative side effects? I'm seriously considering asking my RE for a prescription (it's not over the counter in Canada) if this IVF doesn't work. The research is pretty compelling!
ReplyDeleteI've taken it one other time, right before my first IVF. They expected me to make 2 eggs and I made 9! 7 were mature and 6 survived.
DeleteI questioned Dr. Schoolie about it and he said the research is mixed. He said though it seems to be working for me, and that I should do it again.
They have a protocol at CCRM for poor responders that uses testosterone gel in the cycle before an IVF. The nurses told me that it is interchangeable with DHEA.
My side effects are oily skin and scalp. And I'm moody as hell, but who really knows what that is from.
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ReplyDeleteWow. That is really generous and made my day. Thanks, I'll check it out!
DeleteLooking forward to hearing how the DHEA works. A NYC doc recommended it to me, but I did not try it. Keep us updated!
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about the DHEA. I definitely think it works but now I am worried I am taking it for too long. I had planned on 3 months between cycles but delays have made it 5 and I have been taking DHEA this whole time. I am going to ask my acupuncturist about it today since she is the one who suggested it in the first place.
ReplyDeleteMy naturopathic Doc said not to take it for more than a year, but ideally not to take it for more than a few months. I'm taking 75mg per day.
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