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Fertility / Infertility (Expert Forum)
Gonal-F and IUI
Answered by
Elaine Brown, MD - Pregnancy, Gynecology
Elaine Brown, MD - BLOG
Billings - MT
Questions in the Fertility/Infertility forum are answered by doctors affiliated with USF Health. Topics covered include fertility or infertility issues, egg quality, fertility drugs and side effects, fertility tests, genetic testing, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), ovulation, relationship issues, risk factors, sperm count/quality, and surgery.
Gonal-F and IUI
by Alexis2358, Oct 21, 2009 12:07PM
I took Femara CD 3 - 7 and Gonal-F starting on CD 7 until today, CD13. I went in for an ultrasound today and was told that my lining is 10, and I have 3 follicles. 1 at 15.5 and 2 at 14.5. This is my first med cycle. I got pregnant in August spontaneously and had a m/c at 6 weeks. "normally" without meds I ovulate on day 14.
At this point they would like me to continue to take the Gonal-F for 3 more days to get the follicles to 17 before the IUI procedure. My next ultrasound will be Saturday (CD16). I'm worried I will be past ovulation.
Does taking the Gonal-F help stave off ovulation? I also have Ovidrel, but have not been advised to take it yet. I know that takes 36 hours, so with all things considered, will I be way past my Ovulation, or is being medicated changing the scenario?
Thank you so much
At this point they would like me to continue to take the Gonal-F for 3 more days to get the follicles to 17 before the IUI procedure. My next ultrasound will be Saturday (CD16). I'm worried I will be past ovulation.
Does taking the Gonal-F help stave off ovulation? I also have Ovidrel, but have not been advised to take it yet. I know that takes 36 hours, so with all things considered, will I be way past my Ovulation, or is being medicated changing the scenario?
Thank you so much
Doctor's Answer
by Elaine Brown, MD, Oct 23, 2009 02:50PM
, Oct 23, 2009 02:50PMTo: Alexis2385
Hi!
The medication should be stimulating the follicles to continue to grow. The ovidrel will mimic the LH surge (which is the surge that is detected on ovulation predictors) and should cause the follicles to mature and rupture. And, you are correct, that should take about 36 hours and the IUI should be timed around that.
There are cases in which ovulation does occur prematurely. It is unfortunate when it does happen because the follicles are not mature and don't fertilize well. If it does happen it will be noticeable on your next scan, and your meds may need to be adjusted for your next cycle. I hope all goes well and you have success!
Good luck!
Dr B
The medication should be stimulating the follicles to continue to grow. The ovidrel will mimic the LH surge (which is the surge that is detected on ovulation predictors) and should cause the follicles to mature and rupture. And, you are correct, that should take about 36 hours and the IUI should be timed around that.
There are cases in which ovulation does occur prematurely. It is unfortunate when it does happen because the follicles are not mature and don't fertilize well. If it does happen it will be noticeable on your next scan, and your meds may need to be adjusted for your next cycle. I hope all goes well and you have success!
Good luck!
Dr B
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How are you doing? Did you trigger...get IUI? I have to review to catch up. ;o)