Monday, February 15, 2010

Random observation on IVF #3

I started Ganirelix today.  My husband and I had the day off today.  We went downtown for my ultrasound and blood work, and then planned on going shopping, catching a movie, and getting groceries.  My nurse called me at about 10:30 to give me the results of my monitoring.  My estridiol is about 332.  I have several follicles under 10 on my left and right ovaries.  Additionally, on my right ovary, I have one at 16 and one at 13.  So, she told me to take my Ganirelix as soon as possible.  I was 45 minutes away at the time in Macy's.  It's a good thing I wasn't working because I was able to finish up my shopping and get home by noon inject myself.  I asked my nurse how I was progressing, and she said that I'm a little bit slow, but we'll see.  Hopefully this cycle isn't a bust.  I can't remember how big the lead follicle usually needs to get before you trigger.  I also don't have any experience with Ganrilex. 

Also, the injection sucked.  It felt like the needle was pretty thick.  I had a hard time sticking it in my thigh, and it felt like it stuck on the way out.  Nothing like Follistim which slides in like butter.  The Ganirelix has a warning, "do not take if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant."  WTF???  I thought that was funny.  It also warns that it may cause headaches.  Since I've had a headache almost daily, I'm really excited about the prospect of that.  Good times.  Oh well, it will all be worth it if I end up with a baby one day.

6 comments:

  1. I never took Ganirelix either...I think the lead follicle needs to be 18. I can hardly remember. Aren't those warning stickers interesting!?!

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  2. I think I only took Ganirelix once? Usually I'm slow to stim and don't need it. Best of luck!

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  3. i hated the ganirelix. the needle seemed so dull it hurt and the meds burned when going in. hope you dont have to use it but a couple of times. i think i had to for 4 days

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  4. I had put the part about the dull-ass needle out of my mind. It sucks. You'd think the manufacturer could spend a few more cents and use a decent needle for the price you are paying.

    I am curious though: Why the thigh vs. the belly?

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  5. I've never taken Ganirelix, but I really hope you don't get any side effects from it. I hope things continue to progress well and that we're both celebrating positive betas soon!

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  6. I hear on the headaches, the only thing for me was to drink plenty of water. Keeping everything crossed for you my friend. Fran

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