So yesterday I was mainly unhappy because of the delay, and because I had to increase the Lupron by so much that I was worried about the side effects... and maybe a little unhappy because I wanted everything to be "right." Silly me- if those were only the issues, I would be sitting good.
After consulting Dr. Google- I am now full of questions for my RE tomorrow and I am also extremely stressed, worried, and upset that we are doomed before we even had a chance. Here is what Dr. Google said:
Estradiol and Infertility
High estradiol levels can have an impact on your infertility. Elevated levels of estradiol tend to indicate a problem with ovarian reserve. In high amounts, estradiol can suppress the amount of FSH in your system. This can cause your Day 3 FSH test to be inaccurate. In many cases, a high estradiol level indicates a complication with FSH and ovarian reserve. This can lead to:
lower pregnancy rates
poor ovulation
poor response to ovulation-inducing fertility drugs
*poorer success rate with IVF*
And this (which is WITHOUT meds trying to suppress):
Day 3 Estradiol (E2)
average range 25-75 pg/ml
Levels on the lower end tend to be better for stimulating. Abnormally high levels on day 3 may indicate existence of a functional cyst or diminished ovarian reserve.
Remember my E2 was 124 yesterday on day 3... do we even stand a chance?
12 comments:
Oh honey, I hope my post didnt get you all worked up - I am sorry if it did! What is your E2 on cd3 on a non IVF cycle... what was it during diagnostic? I still feel the protocol/dosage is probably messing with your levels (not something you wished for). Looking forward to hearing what your RE has to say.
Well, I was under the same big assumption myself... untill I came across Dr. Google's info! But you know... if they didn't mention anything about it before, it probably really was not a big concern... and may be the suppression medication really didn't do the job it was supposed to (I know I would hate for that to happen)! I am praying that this 124 is just a fluke. {HUGS}
In your TTC Timeline, I noticed that you didn't mention anything about BCP (sorry if I missed it). It seems some people even ovulate through the BCP (started before Lupron)... may be that is what is showing up in your cd3 b/w (E2 because of your previous ovulation)? And the low Lupron dosage was not able to suppress it? Check out: http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/55173.page,
Oh Katie. I really hope the statics don't apply to your particular situation. Maybe it's time to step back from Dr.Google and take a deep breath. I'm not trying to trivialize your concerns, I just know how I get when I'm searching for answers. I turn into an information fiend, and it ends up making me CRAZY.
I'm sure you've got your list of questions ready to take to the RE, so try not to get too down until you have test results to prove your concerns.
I'll be thinking of you.
Ugh, I am so sorry you are getting discouraged... All I can say is take it one day at a time. I know how it feels to have to put it off for reasons beyond your control, but it hasn't been postponed yet - and hopefully it won't!!! Maybe upping your Lupron will do the trick....
I'm sorry. I would just go in with lots of questions. Hopefully your RE can ease your mind.
I don't know if this is the proper place to ask this at but. . .how long did it take before you felt the effects (and what effects were they?) of the Lupron? Birth control made my stomach roll. This morning was day 3 of Lupron and I haven't felt anything, other than the needle prick. I'm worried that I am doing something wrong.
I'm so sorry that you're discouraged. I hope your RE can give you some reassuring news today. Hopefully everything is working properly now and you will get a great report today. I'm praying for you!
Katie - ((BIG HUGS)). I know I already commented on this on our board but I do think there is still a possibility that you will stim fine and everything will work out. Of course I know that this news is not something you wanted to hear and it makes it that much more scary and frustrating. As if you needed any "new" info to make the journey harder right? I just wanted to reiterate that these numbers are not a set in stone sentence. My ovarian reserve and egg quality didn't look good at all at the beginning of our IUI cycle. They assumed I wouldn't stim well at all. I stimmed completely normally. Again, numbers can be an indicator of a possible problem but they aren't always an accurate predictor of what will actually happen. I actually almost canceled my IUI because I figured it wouldn't even work and I wouldn't have a chance. I'm so glad I didn't. I have hope that this will still work for you but in the meantime, HUGS, HUGS, and more HUGS as you deal with all of this on top of the side effects of all the meds. Not fun!
Katie, I am so sorry. I know this is super stressful and Google really does not help matters any. I would say stay off Google, but I know from personal experience that it's nearly impossible when going through treatments. I will say this: trust your doctor. Ask lots of good questions (I know you will). Your doctor won't have you move forward if your levels aren't doing what they're supposed to be doing. Best of luck today and please update us as soon as you get back. I'll be thinking of you.
Hey there, I'm taggin you with the Honest Scrap Award for your brave and honest posts!
Congratulations!!!
http://allthingsgriffin.blogspot.com/2009/06/scrapalicious.html
We live by the Google, we die by the Google. I know it is terribly hard, but maybe staying off of Google is the best medicine. Just take a deep breath and keep on keeping on. HUGS>
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