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.
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I never took Ganirelix either...I think the lead follicle needs to be 18. I can hardly remember. Aren't those warning stickers interesting!?!
ReplyDeleteI think I only took Ganirelix once? Usually I'm slow to stim and don't need it. Best of luck!
ReplyDeletei 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
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteI am curious though: Why the thigh vs. the belly?
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!
ReplyDeleteI 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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