Short Protocol Questions

LouiseT · Post by **LouiseT** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 6:48 am

Hi Girls I haven't been on the web site for ages so technically I suppose I'm a new girl. Had failed IVF in March and just had 2nd treatment abandoned as I didn't produce enough follicles. I'm seeing the consultant in a couple of weeks but the nurse mentioned they might do the short protocol next time. What does this mean? And that the consultant mentioned progesterone too. Why, how, when?? I hate all this waiting around - its like life's permanently on hold. Any help/advice would be great. Lol Louise

becky · Post by **becky** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 9:55 am

Hello I had a short protocol for ICSI 2..so much better in one way and not so good another.. Good points - less days of injecting as you down reg and stim at the same time from day one for around 10 days..so very short cycle.. - much less stress as only 2 or 3 scans during the whole time and not so much waiting around ..Dh and I found it so much easier. If you are a slow responder they boast your ovaries from normal as they probably had a slow and very little response on the long protocol. - Slight reduction in the cost of medication and also less time off work. Bad Points - Lower success rate than long protocol..but then you have to balance this with less stress in your body! Good luck with it all. Becky B

Kat · Post by **Kat** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 10:30 am

Hi Louise, I have had my last couple of cycles on short protocol and I much prefer it, this time has gone very quick, I didn't have to sniff, just straight to injections, and only 2 scans before EC (am now on 2ww). I had my first cycle abandoned because of poor response on long protocol. Progesterone is whats in the pessaries you use after EC/ET- maybe they meant this? Hope this helps a bit, and good luck Lots of love Kat xx

LouiseT · Post by **LouiseT** » Sat Sep 20, 2003 4:03 pm

Kat/Becky Thanks for the responses -glad I'm not the only one who didn't respond. Kat - good luck on your 2ww Louise