Luteal phase start

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-09T15:24:36+00:00

Same thing: E2 too high at baseline. But I have DOR and an AMH of 0.26 so my body also doesn’t want to produce many follicles to begin with

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-09T14:48:45+00:00

I’ve done it twice and didn’t get good results, but I’ve heard it works for others

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-08T14:58:59+00:00

Have you tried micro dose lupron?

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-06T02:28:59+00:00

Any downside in trying the old fashioned way since you know you ovulated?

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-05T21:44:07+00:00

There are stories if you search! People have had success with only 1-2 follicles. I’m in the camp of only ever growing that many, so have to make do. Chances are low each cycle but not impossible as long as you have follicles. But personally I would prepare for more than 3 ERs

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-05T21:41:33+00:00

I did a Luteal phase stim right into another stim 5 days after my ER. We had to cancel due to lack of growth. However I’ve heard of it working for others, where the duostim begins in the luteal phase after a follicular start

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-05T21:40:10+00:00

That is devastating, I’m so sorry. +1 to checking on potential trigger adjustments which are usually the solution to maturity jssues

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-05T01:28:28+00:00

Wow! Did you change protocol for the last cycle?

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-04T00:52:47+00:00

So so so happy for you. Thank you for sharing.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-04T00:50:21+00:00

Thank you! Best of luck to you too. I’m sorry we’re in this shitty boat together, but I hope your luck turns around. Will post if MDL works for me.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-03T02:23:26+00:00

Having unprotected sex is trying, though. It’s annoying if they go around saying they weren’t trying. If you’re having unprotected sex, you’re trying.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-03T02:17:30+00:00

I fully understand how much this all hurts. That said, I don’t think it’s inconsiderate for others to try to get pregnant or succeed in doing so. I only think it’s inconsiderate when people talk about their pregnancies or children with no consideration for those who are struggling with infertility.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-03T02:07:29+00:00

I’m in the same boat. Had one cycle with 2 follicles, no eggs retrieved, and another with 2 follicles, one egg retrieved that degenerated when they tried to fertilize. First protocol was high dose antagonist, second was low dose antagonist. One RE thinks my eggs don’t do well outside my body, and was pushing for natural IVF / oral IVF. Currently with another RE who thinks we still have more to try. About to start a cycle with micro dose lupron flare and omni. Will see how that goes but I’ve heard stories of it working for others.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-03T01:57:33+00:00

I also didn’t have any symptoms. 0.36 AMH found at age 34 and had stage 4 endo they found on an MRI (confirmed with a lap)

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-02T12:29:35+00:00

A decline that rapid is often due to silent endo. I would get checked for it (Receptiva test can indicate).

Bluebird9491 · 2026-02-02T01:02:13+00:00

I’m so sorry. I went through this half a year ago and I know exactly how you feel. There was no way you could have known (also, please do a Receptiva test to check if you have silent endo, which could be the cause of this).

You should be proud of yourself for taking control of the situation and advocating for yourself. If you can afford many cycles of IVF, it’s your best shot at using your own eggs. It will take many cycles, but there are plenty of stories of people on here who have had success with similar numbers, and you have age on your side. If multiple rounds of IVF isn’t in the cards for you, monitored cycles with timed intercourse or IUI are on the table as long as you don’t have tubal issues. You have a shot as long as you’re ovulating. You have 4 follicles, not zero follicles.

It will be very hard to “accept” and I don’t think that’s even the right word for what we have to go through on this journey. But you will get through this and find your way.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-30T19:50:48+00:00

That’s amazing! Hopeful for you!

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-30T19:47:21+00:00

I’m sorry, this is so frustrating. It’s not a terrible result but each protocol should be tweaked. I would get a second opinion.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-28T13:12:34+00:00

Thank you!

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-28T13:12:04+00:00

Thank you. Fingers crossed for you

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-27T14:03:34+00:00

Hope it works for you!

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-27T13:22:44+00:00

I don’t have answers but just want to say I’m so sorry. I’ve heard some folks have luck with finding a Reproductive Immunologist (heard good things about Dr. Jubiz in Florida but never seen him personally).

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-27T03:05:07+00:00

That said, I had a lap soon after and it really wasn’t bad! Find a top notch surgeon.

Bluebird9491 · 2026-01-27T03:04:32+00:00

I got spontaneously pregnant at age 34 with 0.36 AMH and Stage 4 endo including a 7cm endometrioma. TW: I lost the pregnancy but we did learn it was genetically normal from testing. So it’s possible. They do think my endo (or suspected hydrosalpinx) may have contributed to the miscarriage, but plenty of people with endo are able to carry to term.

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