first cycle of injectibles and IUI--any suggestions?

[JTDs Mom]

I just had my initial appointment (CD3) this morning and had an u/s and bloodwork.  I am starting Follistim injections tonight!

The doctor said that he is going to start me on a very low dose of follistim because my ovaries looked like they might respond very quickly to the medication.  He didnt want me growing too many follicles because if I did, we'd have to cancel my IUI for the month.

So, tonight I'm taking a dose of 75, then the next 2 nights I'll take 50.  Then, I'll see him again on Friday for another u/s.

Does anyone have any experience with this?  What could it mean that my ovaires look like they might respond quickly?  I hope things go well for me!

[Heather5]

This is a total guess, but I;m wondering if your doctor said it looked like you'll respond well because there were a lot of antral follicles present. Not sure, though...

Best of luck this cycle!

[sasparilla]

I am on my first round of injectibles + IUI too.  Today is my CD 6, day 3 of Inj.  I am on 150 IU of Menopur 1x day.  I will be going in on Thursday to 1st ultrasound and follow up bloodwork. Let me know how your cycle is going.. I would be really interested, since we are almost on the exact same schedule!!

[JTDs Mom]

My first couple of cycles (on 50mg and 100mg) of clomid I had 3 and 4 follicles develop.  But, as the dosage increased, the number of follicles decreased!

I think my body just got "used" to clomid and it wasnt effective anymore.  My last 2 cycles of 150mg developed only 1 follicle each cycle!

I'm only 28 and I have had a child before and also just had a chemical pregnancy, so maybe that's why he's starting me on a lower dose--because he knows my ovaries work somewhat!

I just gave myself the injection and it was effortless and painless.  I'm just worried about my husband giving me the HCG injection!  Ouch!

[jzyj]

never heard that  by looking at your ovaires can determine how good/quick the response to the med. normally the RE decide the dose on your age, your FSH or ypur pervious experience with the med. I did one injectable with 75 unit but the cycle was canceled due to a growing cyst. they put me on 75 because I response very well to Clomid.
Best of luck on your cycle!!

[bny807]

I just wanted to wish you luck!!! I have not used injectables but am on my second IUI cycle this month!!  GOOD LUCK i hope this is it for you! : )