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by runutsbc
Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:21 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Doctor not impressed with my response to 450 Follistim/day.
Replies: 6
Views: 3766

May this info help you:
I'm 44 though and my USA dr. is aggressive & I took 8 days of Menopur @ high doses of 8ampules=600IU? Baseline was 6 eggs, retrieved 5, 4 fertilzed and transferred but today I got a negative preganancy test.

Wonder if your dr can increase your medication?
Important to ask ...
by runutsbc
Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:02 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: My insurance won't cover IVF.
Replies: 8
Views: 2939

Sorry, majority of insurances will not cover IVF. I was lucky my insurnace covered 50% of IUI (Pacificare). Tip: if you have excellent credit history then sign up for a credit card with a very low interest rate (preferably 0%) and pay that way. My cost in Los Angeles was $10K for the doctor and ...
by runutsbc
Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:57 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Anyone 44 years & succeeded w/ IVF?
Replies: 1
Views: 1526

Anyone 44 years & succeeded w/ IVF?

I'm 44 and 8 months and failed 4 IUI and just failed first IVF. Has anyone in my age range succeeded? I need hope right now........

Actually, did well w/ cycle. Retrieved 6 eggs of which 4 fertilized and was transferred. Please share experience as I'm scared.
thanks and best wishes to everyone TTC.
by runutsbc
Tue Mar 07, 2006 2:49 am
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: We are all strong women!
Replies: 6
Views: 2103

Hi Tina: I just read your posting and want to say I'm sorry for your sad feelings. Thank you for the lovely ending message as it gave me the strength I needed today. I just found out my pregancy test was negative and I cried like a baby. I needed some support and found it from dh and FROM YOU and ...