It has
been a few months since I last created an entry. It’s actually good that the
months flew by so quickly and before I knew it, we are back again in the IVF
clinic for our IVF#3.
When the nurses and assistants saw me, they thought that
I have already delivered my baby. I told them about my miscarriage and they all
felt sad. My doctor was also shocked when she saw me and she told me that I
should have called her before. I actually thought on giving her a call but then
after postponing (and hesitating because she seems to be always busy), I totally
forgot about it.
Just like my previous IVF cycles, IVF#3 begins with an ultrasound scan. On the first appointment, I had my trans-V scan and after checking my uterus and ovary, my doctor said that I could start immediately. For 2 days I will be injected with
Gonapeptyl and then be back after 4 days for another scan.
After 4 days, I was back in the clinic. I had my blood test and ultrasound and then was prescribed to take Gonal300 for the next 4 days. Since we paid for the full package, we are getting all the medicines from them and my husband administers the shots on my tummy (after 2 IVF cycles, I am still afraid of seeing the needle enter my skin!).
We were back on Day 9 and only one follicle was seen. This is not a good indicator. The goal in IVF is to harvest more than one egg/follicle so that there's a greater chance of success. My doctor is still hopeful that on the next days, more follicles will grow and mature. I was prescribed to continue taking Gonal300 for the next 3 days.
On Day 12, there's still only one dominant follicle. My body did not respond well on the medicine. My doctor suggested to cancel the cycle as there is a lower chance of conception with only one egg. There is also no point of going through the complete cycle (the egg collection, fertilization, and embryo transfer).
Accepting the failed IVF #3 is easier that IVF #1 where we completed the cycle but resulted to negative pregnancy. We were of course sad of the outcome but still determined and looking forward to the next IVF cycle (IVF #4).
Since the cycle is cancelled, my doctor said that I will go through the normal menstruation period. She also said that we can start the next IVF cycle as soon as I get my period. We also asked if there's a way to boost my ovary so I can have healthier eggs. She prescribed supplements called DHEA 50mg (twice daily) and L-arginine 1g (daily) for a month.
After 4 days, I was back in the clinic. I had my blood test and ultrasound and then was prescribed to take Gonal300 for the next 4 days. Since we paid for the full package, we are getting all the medicines from them and my husband administers the shots on my tummy (after 2 IVF cycles, I am still afraid of seeing the needle enter my skin!).
We were back on Day 9 and only one follicle was seen. This is not a good indicator. The goal in IVF is to harvest more than one egg/follicle so that there's a greater chance of success. My doctor is still hopeful that on the next days, more follicles will grow and mature. I was prescribed to continue taking Gonal300 for the next 3 days.
On Day 12, there's still only one dominant follicle. My body did not respond well on the medicine. My doctor suggested to cancel the cycle as there is a lower chance of conception with only one egg. There is also no point of going through the complete cycle (the egg collection, fertilization, and embryo transfer).
Accepting the failed IVF #3 is easier that IVF #1 where we completed the cycle but resulted to negative pregnancy. We were of course sad of the outcome but still determined and looking forward to the next IVF cycle (IVF #4).
Since the cycle is cancelled, my doctor said that I will go through the normal menstruation period. She also said that we can start the next IVF cycle as soon as I get my period. We also asked if there's a way to boost my ovary so I can have healthier eggs. She prescribed supplements called DHEA 50mg (twice daily) and L-arginine 1g (daily) for a month.
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