I seemed to have a harder time with the PIO than anyone else is mentioning. It was unbearable for me. So I gave up and did the vag suppositories. My doc preferred the PIO but I couldn't even get upstairs to the bedroom.
It's good that they are starting you on a lower dose. Because most likely, your issues have nothing to do with egg quality. But rather, with the sperm/and or cervical mucus (forgive me, but for the life of me I can't remember if you have CF or if it's your DH). I too was started on a low dose, but I ended up getting overstimulated anyways.
Let me tell you, that was painful and extremely uncomfortable. You aren't in danger from it unless it's a very sever case, but it's impossible to sleep or sit comfortably. I had 2 trips to the ER and 1 trip into my RE to have the fluid drained from my stomach. The thing with OHSS is that if you DO get pregnant, the OHSS last longer and is more intense because of the hormone levels.
I'm not trying to scare you, I just wanted to share what I wish others had honestly shared with me.
If you guys are looking for other women to talk to ("cycle buddies"), I fell in love with www.inciid.org , then click on forums... nevermind, here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.inciid.org/forums/ivfwaiting/index.html
">http://www.inciid.org/forums/ivfwaiting/index.html
</a>Here's where you register to post- it's free! https://www.inciid.org/INCIIDregister.phtml This was a wonderful resource for me. To be able to ask questions, get suggestions, and talk to others who understood what I was going through!
It's good that they are starting you on a lower dose. Because most likely, your issues have nothing to do with egg quality. But rather, with the sperm/and or cervical mucus (forgive me, but for the life of me I can't remember if you have CF or if it's your DH). I too was started on a low dose, but I ended up getting overstimulated anyways.
Let me tell you, that was painful and extremely uncomfortable. You aren't in danger from it unless it's a very sever case, but it's impossible to sleep or sit comfortably. I had 2 trips to the ER and 1 trip into my RE to have the fluid drained from my stomach. The thing with OHSS is that if you DO get pregnant, the OHSS last longer and is more intense because of the hormone levels.
I'm not trying to scare you, I just wanted to share what I wish others had honestly shared with me.
If you guys are looking for other women to talk to ("cycle buddies"), I fell in love with www.inciid.org , then click on forums... nevermind, here's the link: <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.inciid.org/forums/ivfwaiting/index.html
">http://www.inciid.org/forums/ivfwaiting/index.html
</a>Here's where you register to post- it's free! https://www.inciid.org/INCIIDregister.phtml This was a wonderful resource for me. To be able to ask questions, get suggestions, and talk to others who understood what I was going through!
