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Irishgrl13
Fingers Crossed...
Member since 6/09 1301 total posts
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Colleen
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Follistim question...
Does anyone know roughly how much follistim is typically needed to do a round of 10 stimming for IVF? I have access to 5400 IU of follistim but have no idea how much that will cover.... Any info is much appreciated....
Thanks ladies!!
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PitterPatter11
Baby Boy is Here!
Member since 5/11 7622 total posts
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Follistim question...
Depends on your response. I was usually on 150 units for about 7-9 days - I respond very well to meds. If you are poor responder, you will need to be on a higher dosage.
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| Posted 1/2/14 10:28 AM |
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NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
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Re: Follistim question...
Everyone is different and it's really hard to predict if you'll respond quickly or need more time. For me, that would have been enough, but I responded very quickly.
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| Posted 1/2/14 10:28 AM |
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PhyllisNJoe
My Box Is Broken
Member since 6/11 9145 total posts
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Phyllis
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Re: Follistim question...
It really is hard to say. All depends in your specific protocol. For me, I needed 450 of Gonal (same as follistim) every day for 14 days. You have to find out from your dr what the plan is for you and go from there.
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| Posted 1/2/14 11:15 AM |
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Irishgrl13
Fingers Crossed...
Member since 6/09 1301 total posts
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Colleen
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Re: Follistim question...
ok....so basically even on a higher end dose (i'm going to guess that I need a higher dose since I am a larger person and didn't respond too well to clomid) the 5400 units still accounts for the majority of the meds needed...
I am trying to decided if buying the difference I need in follistim is cheaper then going with the cheaper med (Bravera) for an entire cycle. I'm thinking the follistim is the better choice...
Thanks ladies!
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| Posted 1/2/14 5:50 PM |
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kristen10
LIF Toddler
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Re: Follistim question...
If it helps, I have extra Follistim which I plan to donate soon if you need it. I have 3 unopened packages with 900 IUs each.
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| Posted 1/2/14 5:58 PM |
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Mkr09
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Re: Follistim question...
It really depends on the dose your dr feels is right for you. I was on 225 for 4 days, 150, then 100, then 125 until the end.
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| Posted 1/4/14 2:15 PM |
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NYCGirl80
I love my kiddies!
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Re: Follistim question...
Posted by Irishgrl13
(i'm going to guess that I need a higher dose since I am a larger person and didn't respond too well to clomid)
Neither has much to do with what dose you're one, just so you know.
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| Posted 1/4/14 3:42 PM |
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hoping2013
LIF Toddler
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Follistim question...
Sounds like plenty for 1 cycle
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Michelle1110
My family is complete
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Re: Follistim question...
Posted by Irishgrl13
ok....so basically even on a higher end dose (i'm going to guess that I need a higher dose since I am a larger person and didn't respond too well to clomid) the 5400 units still accounts for the majority of the meds needed...
Thanks ladies!
I agree with pp. size doesn't matter. Clomid wasn't working for me, but gonal (follistim) 8 days of 150 gave me 6-8 mature follies each cycle (for an iui)
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| Posted 1/4/14 4:34 PM |
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