Objective
Estradiol/oocyte (E2/O) ratio was defined as estradiol level per OR
We generally try to get about 10-18 eggs at the egg retrieval procedure
Breaking through birth control pills means recruiting an egg while on birth control pills and we can tell this happens if there is a large follicle on the
This dose is uptitrated as needed to keep the estradiol level below 500 pg/mL
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Risk factors
the lining of the uterus sees
Egg retrieval is considered a minor procedure, although a 17-gauge needle is placed vaginally to collect the oocytes
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The pregnancy rate was 64% for women with lower estrogen, compared to only 24%
Mine was ~1100 on my last blood draw
gastrointestinal issues (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) discomfort around your ovaries
The egg retrieval will be 35 hours after the trigger shot
Embryo transfer was performed 2–3 or 5–6 days after oocyte retrieval via the vaginal route
The combination of high estrogen and progesterone levels suppress further ovulation during pregnancy
Female Hormone Levels: Hormone to Test: Time to Test: Normal Values: What Value Means: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) Day 3: 3-20mIU/ml: FSH is often used as a gauge of ovarian reserve
As you may recall from other lessons and chapters, nearly all IVF cycles involve stimulating the ovaries to retrieve a high number of eggs
With more fertilised eggs, the clinic has a greater choice of embryos to use in your treatment
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Before the retrieval, your doctor will make a prediction of how many eggs they may retrieve based on the number of follicles on ultrasound and the estrogen level on the day of the trigger shot
You may have heard about the LH surge: the marked rise in the hormone, mid-cycle