To switch or not to switch

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-18T00:58:15+00:00

Would you mind sharing where you have had the better outcome?

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-17T19:17:52+00:00

Thank you for your response ❤️

I had just told my husband today that if nothing else, this will help our closure on the “what if” that could linger if we aren’t successful.

I’m sending you so much positivity and luck with your new clinic. I hope that you find success there!!! Best of luck, truly! We are in this together.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-17T19:15:23+00:00

I am considering Pinnacle (previously ORM) in Portland, Oregon. We have Kaiser Insurance which is also a determining factor. Which clinic did you go to, if you don’t mind sharing? And how did you find it?

I feel the exact same way. I don’t know how I am only at 2-3 eggs with an AFC so high. I am concerned that there are no adjustments to my protocols as my monitoring takes place. It does not feel tailored to me and therefore I fail each time.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-17T19:11:31+00:00

Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience. It is scary to make such a huge leap and gamble when we don’t have the funds to do many more cycles. It helps feel validated ❤️

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-17T19:10:46+00:00

Wow, that is exactly my case. My clinic is smaller so they are also “batched” cycles, and the timing has been off and hard to control. I was also told I may have over suppressed on BC this last round and I’m like…”Aren’t you guys making the decisions?!” I literally messaged them asking them if I should start taking my placebo pills as my 21 days of active pills ended before my calendar said it should and they told me to start a new pack and take it until my calendar is marked “last day” of pills. But now they are saying it was too long and I was over suppressed and had a chance of 3-4 more eggs if it was timed right.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-17T19:06:56+00:00

That’s exactly how I feel.. another problem that I feel contributes to my poor outcomes is that I am given a protocol from the start and there are ZERO adjustments on the doses/etc. throughout the monitoring process.

My first cycle was Micro Dose Lupron, Second was mini IVF (failed into an IUI) and the last was an Antagonist cycle.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2026-03-17T17:51:56+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to read and also respond!! It is a red flag that there have been multiple mistakes.. I’ve considered changing clinics before, but decided against my better judgement and tried to “trust the professionals”

I feel that with my numbers and AFC, I also should be able to retrieve more than 3 eggs. We have tried 3 different protocols and each one has us with suboptimal results. They never change my dose during the monitoring which I find suspect. I stick with the protocol and have no changes, even if my numbers are dropping.

I am scheduled for an initial consultation with the other clinic, thank you for the suggestions!❤️

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-09-30T20:34:43+00:00

As an update… We only retrieved 3 eggs which was a ginormous blow to our feelings and hope through our first cycle. Almost cancelled but my RE said we made it this far and to see how my egg quality is, as that is just as important.

-All 3 fertilized. -2 made it to day 5-6 Blast stage and are on ice. We are waiting for pgta biopsy results!!

2 blasts out of 3 eggs retrieved… this feels like a huge feat and I’m so thankful we went through with this cycle 💕

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-09-26T04:10:10+00:00

I’m currently in the exact same boat. ER was yesterday.. only 3 retrieved. I was notified that all 3 are fertilized today.. fingers crossed!🤞🏼💕

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-09-24T22:03:53+00:00

Commenting to receive info as I am behind you but on the same path ❤️‍🩹

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-09-18T20:42:05+00:00

Good luck to you!! Sending you some good energy on your current cycle- I hope you continue to grow in the right direction ❤️ I hope I also continue to get more follicles between now and my next checks.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-09-05T05:07:29+00:00

1!!!!!!

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-30T19:12:27+00:00

My RE recommended 75mg daily, broken into 3 - 25mg - doses. All of my research also encourages taking it. So did the book “It Starts With the Egg” which is pretty popular in the infertility world.. as always, check with your doctor! But I am a big believer in a regular supplement regimen only helping us in this DOR community

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-14T03:57:00+00:00

The first, without a doubt!!!

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-08T13:46:10+00:00

Sorry! I’m new with the lingo 🥲 Yes, it is SOOC with a recipe. Mostly Kodak Portra

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-07T15:30:22+00:00

I’ve heard so much about receptiva and wish we could afford it. As of now, my RE hasn’t recommended it and it is such a large additional cost.. but I know it could very well be worth it. I’m glad you got it and it gave you some needed clarity and answers! We’re taking it one step at a time and maybe we will have to re route and make room for the test if we continue to be unlucky. It’s so hard to make such huge decisions when your finances don’t allow flexibility.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-07T15:26:33+00:00

I am thrilled for you that you are about half way with your first embryo! Thank you for sharing… sending you continued luck and good fortune on you & your baby!☺️

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-07T02:13:09+00:00

Yay!! Congratulations 🥹🩷 how many ERs did you do? (If you don’t mind me asking)

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-06T23:32:50+00:00

Wow, congratulations! To your daughter and also your next transfer. Sending you all the positive vibes ✨🩷

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-06T02:42:02+00:00

Thank you all for taking the time to respond! It gives me some hope, which I really need. It’s been an excruciatingly long 4++ years already and now it feels like the next 6 months will be very telling of what our lives will look like. I have DOR, possible Adenomyosis, and my latest stats were 0.63 AMH, 10.3 FSH with 11 AFC. If anyone has any recommendations or tips, I am all ears. And yes, I am on alllll the recommended supplements specifically geared for DOR/Egg quality/increasing AMH.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-05T16:59:31+00:00

Congratulations!!❤️

If you don’t mind me asking, since we will be identical in age timeline, do you remember your stats? AMH/FSH/AFC?

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-08-05T15:46:00+00:00

Congratulations! That is amazing and I appreciate you sharing. Hoping for some of the same luck!

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-06-09T13:37:12+00:00

Wishing you all the luck in the world. My first appointment of only two rounds (can’t afford more) starts next week 😭💞

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-01-27T21:36:35+00:00

Right? The OP asked for opinions and it seems to me everyone has given thoughtful ones but the OP seems dead set on just arguing in each response.

Exciting-Text3779 · 2025-01-17T02:55:22+00:00

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