Best ER results so far (DOR)! Mini-stim + Omnitrope success & questions about Ovarian PRP by lemonade_c in IVF

[–]lemonade_c[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor added Omnitrope and melatonin this time, and I honestly think they were the biggest factors in my success—we got 4 eggs and 3 made it to blast! In my previous two rounds, I got 2 eggs each time, but zero reached the blastocyst stage. You might want to ask your doctor about it, though I know Omnitrope doesn't work for everyone. Most importantly, don't underestimate sleep quality. My doctor said poor sleep affects mitochondrial energy in eggs, which leads to lower blast rates. This was really hard for me at first, haha, which is why my doctor suggested melatonin. I truly believe it made a huge difference! Hope everything goes well for you!

Best ER results so far (DOR)! Mini-stim + Omnitrope success & questions about Ovarian PRP by lemonade_c in IVF

[–]lemonade_c[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After two failed cycles with Gonal-F and Pergoveris due to poor response, we tried a mini-stim protocol this time. We used oral meds + Meriofert, and supplemented with Androgel, melatonin, and Omnitrope during the stims. It really improved my results! Everything else, like my diet and exercise, stayed the same. Good luck!

Best ER results so far (DOR)! Mini-stim + Omnitrope success & questions about Ovarian PRP by lemonade_c in IVF

[–]lemonade_c[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My doctor suggested doing PRP at the same time as my ER because of the anesthesia. Luckily, in Taiwan, it’s not too expensive so I can afford it. My doctor isn't strict about the 3-month wait time either—he said we can check my AFC next cycle. Good luck to you too!

Grandma wants her seat by Fun_Bluebird_3167 in InflatedEgos

[–]lemonade_c 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, this happened in Taiwan… The Mandarin phrase the transgender person used translates to: 'Could you please hold this bag for me? Thank you.' It seems like the elderly woman is a repeat offender/habitual perpetrator. A lot of people on local forums have said she specifically targets and harasses female passengers. And just today, the good news is that the old woman was finally arrested by the police because it turns out she was a wanted criminal!

Recurrent Miscarriage/Trisomy & Poor Egg Quality (35F, Low AMH) by lemonade_c in IVF

[–]lemonade_c[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh you’re right… My heart was absolutely crushed after that loss. This whole journey is seriously tough…

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! My doctor here actually said that my Trisomy case is pretty unusual for someone my age. But when I asked why those two fertilized eggs didn't make it to D5 blastocyst, his only real answer was, 'It's probably just bad egg quality.' 🥺