in total shock..second ivf cycle cancelled

[fifi200]

hello,for all those who have been following my case,my second ivf cycle was confirmed cancelled today.i'm still in total shock.i was on the highest dose of menupur,follistim and lupron,yet no positive outcome.i had 9 follicles,but they were not changing in size,so the re decided to cancell the cycle again.has anyone been through this and how was it resolved? i am 30yrs old.

[fifi200]

thank u all soo much.i back in on tuesday to find out what will happen next.will keep u all updated

[JaniceP]

I had a similar situation in October.  My first IVF failed in August, so we decided to try again. My doctor changed the protocol and put me on different meds.  I was taking Menopur and Follistem, and a different kind of Lupron.  After the first few days, the doc decided to increase the dosage b/c I was not responding well.  After a few more days the cycle was cancelled. Not only did I have not too many follicles, but I think the Menopur caused  havoc on my estrogen levels. THey were really low. The first session of IVF I never had these issues. Then, I did not get my period until 7 weeks later. Ugh..
I'm hoping to start again after the first of the year.  I completely understand what you are going through. It is just soo frustrating!! Good luck to all of us.

[kmcarino]

I am SO sorry that they had to cancel another cycle:(  This hads not happened to me so I can't be of help there but I wanted to give you some support.  You are only 30 so try to keep your spirits up because it will happen eventually...they just need to find the right combination of drugs that work for you.  I guess you don't respond well to Gonal F?  That is what I respond well too.  I took Gonal and Menopur for my IVF cycles and just Gonal for my IUI cycles.  I feel so bad that this happened to you again!  It is so unfair:(  I hope that your doctor finds the right mix of drugs soon for you and that you respond really well next time.

[fifi200]

thanks for ur imput and sorry to hear u are going through the same thing.it is very challenging and stressful.i've had 3 sessions of accupuncture and i think i should continue with it.i have an apt with re next week,hope he comes up with a solution

[Houston79]

fifi,
I haven't been following your case, but I am sorry this has happened to you. It happened to me a couple of times too, so I understand. I'm not sure how to resolve this issue. I went to a new RE and he does not believe IVF is the answer for us.  Instead, we are trying to resolve our fertility issues thru my husband's help.  Turns out he needed surgery.  We currently aren't trying to conceive but we both feel like our decision to see a new RE was the best decision.   I hope this helps...hugs...