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karrie · Post by **karrie** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 6:07 pm

Hi, first time on site so not sure of the short hand yet. I am on my first cyle of ivf and transfers should be next week. very excited. looking on site i see alot of 1st ivf cycles are cancelled, why is this? Anyone else at this stage?

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beckie · Post by **beckie** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:00 pm

hello im having embryo transfer tomorrow my first cycle sadly failed

i had 7 embryos frozen so fingers crossed at least 1 of them survives being frozen , as far as i no they can cancel treatment for verious reason e.g 'hormone levels have to be just right my first treatment was almost canceled as i had ohss after egg collection im sure u will b ok good luck i hope it all goes well

not hopeless yet · Post by **not hopeless yet** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:01 pm

Hi Beckie-
From what I've heard a lot of first time IVFs are cancelled if the ovaries aren't producing a lot of follies. They will usually convert the cycle to an IUI which is a breeze, rather than go thru anesthesia and not have a lot of eggs to play with. But best of luck - keep us posted!

beckie · Post by **beckie** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:13 pm

hi
thats right it can work both ways mine were over produceing so they would only put 1 embryo back in

i will keep u posted take care i wish u lodes & lodes of luck

karrie · Post by **karrie** » Sat Jul 19, 2008 7:10 am

Thanks for the reply's, good luck beckie, cant wait to see how you get on. I have 15 follicles growing at the moment, is this average? Also I am a bit concerned that they put you to sleep for egg retrieval, is this optional, i am sure i have seen tv ops where they are awake. anyway off to clinic now for u/s. will keep u posted.

beckie · Post by **beckie** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:23 pm

hello i had my embryo transfer on sat so now begins the two week wait thank u for ur message 15 sounds fine i had 29 but i had early stages of ohss so im sure u r doing well GOOD LUCK

I was put to sleep but u do have a choice they can sadate u so ur just sleepy talk to ur doc he/she will discuss ur options keep me posted on ur progess take care and good luck backie

not hopeless yet · Post by **not hopeless yet** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:57 pm

I, too, have read that general anesthesia is optional. But then again it depends on the clinic. Besides, you're only knocked out for like 10 minutes. I'll let you know how my IVF goes this Fall... right now we still have one round of GonalF with IUI before insurance will allow IVF. Have a good week ladies!

karrie · Post by **karrie** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:29 pm

Hi there,

There doesnt seem to be the option here so off to sleep I go.
I went to clinic today and they want me to take 1 more injection with the puregon pen (is this what everyone else uses?) So looks like ET will be delayed for a day. will prob be sat now.

Beckie I know you are meant to rest and not have baths etc for three days but does the bath thing last for the tww, do you know?

I am going on Holiday for a week to France of my tww so hopefully it wont be too bad, I can distract myself with bread and cheese...

Karrie x

not hopeless yet · Post by **not hopeless yet** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 2:56 pm

You're allowed to shower, just not bathe, right? Well have an amazing time in France. You lucky duck!

karrie · Post by **karrie** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:02 pm

Thanks not hopelessyet (wot ur name?) Cant wait

, just hope it doesnt have a sad ending will find out if treatment worked when i am there.

Wot the success rates of IUI in the states? Have you done this before, I had one failed attempt in the UK

Karrie x

not hopeless yet · Post by **not hopeless yet** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:31 pm

Hi Karrie
My name is Brenda. And I've tried 6 mths Clomid with 3 IUIs, failed. And 2 mths GonalF injections with Ovidrel trigger + IUIs, failed. We have one more month of GonalF + Ovi with IUI then we'll move onto IVF. I think the Clomid success rates are like 5-10%. Injectibles get you up to 20%. But IVF is over 40%!!! So I'm ready to try that this Fall. Stay in touch. Fingers crossed for you! Have a great trip during 2ww.

karrie · Post by **karrie** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 3:53 pm

Thanks Brenda,

Good luck on your journey, will let you know the outcome.

Karrie x

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