...I found this and someone on Craigs List also sent this to me.....
Estradiol (E2) Day 3 25-75 pg/ml Levels on the lower end tend to be better for stimulating. Abnormally high levels on day 3 may indicate existence of a functional cyst or diminished ovarian reserve.
Estradiol (E2) Day 4-5 of meds 100+ pg/ml or 2x Day 3 There are no charts showing E2 levels during stimulation since there is a wide variation depending on how many follicles are being produced and their size. Most doctors will consider any increase in E2 a positive sign, but others use a formula of either 100 pg/ml after 4 days of stims, or a doubling in E2 from the level taken on cycle day 3.
My Day 2/3 Estradiol Level with no meds was 41 in June. My 'number' this morning, if it is estradiol, was 185 and it is on meds. Therefore, that would be good.
What I learned today: 1) I will have to ask much more questions of the nurse next time. 2) I will always carry a pen and paper and my questions with me at all times when I am expecting the nurse to call.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
185?
I was at the Center at 715 AM and had only a blood test. What a let down! I was hoping to see the beginnings of my future clan! I was out of there in 15 minutes feeling kind of empty.
At 2 PM, I received a call from the nurse with my instructions for the next 2 days. Tuesday PM, take 450 IU of Gonal F. Wednesday PM, take 450 IU of the Gonal F. On Thursday morning, I am to report back to the Center for a blood test and sonogram. I also was told to take medication with me to the Center. I think she said to take the Gonadatropin. But, now I realize the Gonadatropin (I call it Gonal F) will be all gone by that morning. Why am I taking it with me anyway? I have to call tomorrow to confirm what I am doing. I was online at Katz's Deli when the nurse called and was all a flutter in knishes, fries, corned beef, kraut, cream soda and hot dogs. No, it wasn't all for me and yes, I do have heartburn now.
I did ask one question that was sort of silly...I asked if my numbers in the morning blood test were good. OK, maybe it isn't a silly question but WTF do I know what is good or not? What numbers was I talking about? The nurse said, yes, they were good. 185. 185? What's that? I said, oh, ok. I will see you Thursday and hung up. WTF?
OK, so I get home and try and google 185, fertility, gonal f, etc. I don't find a thing. I am guessing it has something to do with estradiol but I am not sure. I went on craigs list and posted a question in trying to conceive. no response back yet. I am rechecking there constantly. I wish someone would answer.
OK, time to shoot up.
At 2 PM, I received a call from the nurse with my instructions for the next 2 days. Tuesday PM, take 450 IU of Gonal F. Wednesday PM, take 450 IU of the Gonal F. On Thursday morning, I am to report back to the Center for a blood test and sonogram. I also was told to take medication with me to the Center. I think she said to take the Gonadatropin. But, now I realize the Gonadatropin (I call it Gonal F) will be all gone by that morning. Why am I taking it with me anyway? I have to call tomorrow to confirm what I am doing. I was online at Katz's Deli when the nurse called and was all a flutter in knishes, fries, corned beef, kraut, cream soda and hot dogs. No, it wasn't all for me and yes, I do have heartburn now.
I did ask one question that was sort of silly...I asked if my numbers in the morning blood test were good. OK, maybe it isn't a silly question but WTF do I know what is good or not? What numbers was I talking about? The nurse said, yes, they were good. 185. 185? What's that? I said, oh, ok. I will see you Thursday and hung up. WTF?
OK, so I get home and try and google 185, fertility, gonal f, etc. I don't find a thing. I am guessing it has something to do with estradiol but I am not sure. I went on craigs list and posted a question in trying to conceive. no response back yet. I am rechecking there constantly. I wish someone would answer.
OK, time to shoot up.
Waiting...
....not much to report. I was at the Center at 715AM and only needed a blood test. My FSH levels from my test Saturday (day 2) were 10.8. I have never had a FSH level reading that high. Each of my tests from the last year have gone up. One year ago, they were at 6.5 I think. Then they hit8 or 9. I am gald I am doing this egg freezing if the levels are rising so rapidly.
The nurse calls later to let me know what my AM and PM doses of Gonal F are. I will post again then.
The nurse calls later to let me know what my AM and PM doses of Gonal F are. I will post again then.
CD 5 Let's hope for several 3mms!
Today is a huge day. I will find out if anything is growing.
Last night, I took my PM dose of 225 IU of Gonal F. No problemo. No headaches. I am awake though at 150 AM when I need to be up at 6 and out the door at 630! No too smart.
The Center said I should be growing follicles at a rate of 1mm a day so since I started on Saturday, I am hoping to hear that some follicles are at 3mm.
I will find out soon! I am also asking for my blood test results and photos of the sonogram to post (not sure if they will give me the info but i don't see why not).
Last night, I took my PM dose of 225 IU of Gonal F. No problemo. No headaches. I am awake though at 150 AM when I need to be up at 6 and out the door at 630! No too smart.
The Center said I should be growing follicles at a rate of 1mm a day so since I started on Saturday, I am hoping to hear that some follicles are at 3mm.
I will find out soon! I am also asking for my blood test results and photos of the sonogram to post (not sure if they will give me the info but i don't see why not).
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