Perhaps you are a slow responder and your e2 takes time to go up. This happened to someone I know. She just had to stim longer. I hope your next blood test will show a higher estradiol level.
It happened to me -the cycle got cancelled but I really think I didn't respond because of my age (43 at the time) but I'm willing to bet w/the higher dose of Follistm, you'll respond and do okay - especially since you're young.
Try not to worry/stress too much. I know how hard that is when you are going through an IVF cycle - I bet you'll be fine - jen
Thanks for the comments. I know people who had higher estradiol levels when their ovaries were resting. 19 seems SO low! I just hope that I am a slow responder and that with the up'd meds, my levels will increase. I'm only 29, so I can't imagine not responding to stims. Who knows though. Nothing would surprise me at this point. :-(
Are you also taking Lupron? Some women do not respond well while on Lupron...
I am on Lupron. And I'm on 10 ml a day. Most RE's have people go down to 5 ml a day once they start stimming, but my doc kept me on 10. I have a feeling it is over supressing me.
I am on day 5 of stims today. I don't know what my E2 was today, but yesterday it was 180 and my doc was happy with that. I don't have today's levels back yet. This is my 2nd IVF. My first one the RE didn't go down on my lupron, kept me at 0.10ml per day, and I was over suppressed. This time I went down to 0.05ml a day, and I think it is better. But the 1st IVF I still had a BFP, it just ended in chemical pregnancy. . .Anyway maybe talk to your RE about going down on the lupron. Good luck!! I really hope it turns out to be an ok cycle with a BFP for you. We are pretty close in stim days. I am on 150 of Bravelle in the am, and then 75 of menopur and 75 of fostimon at night.. . I will keep reading for your updates. . .good luck!
Thanks wishing4#2. Being this is my first IVF, I'm definitely not an expert, but still being on .10ml, I do have the feeling I'm being over supressed right now. I go in tomorrow for an ultrasound and more blood work, and I plan to bring this up to the nurse I see. (Unfortunately I NEVER see the doctor)
Thanks a lot for the reassuring comments. I've been really stressed about this. :-(