Wow that was alot of information - I hope I can remember it all but the nurse was so very nice and let me ask all of my questions - both John and I feel ready for tomorrow.
Some things she told me: None of my medication has to be refridgerated and she told me to take them out. So also explained what all the needles were for and that there is a mixing needle and an injection needle - good to know. She told me I can prefill our Lupron needles - like if we do it at night for the morning dose. They have to be 12 hours apart so I will be taking the Lurpon at 7 am and 7 pm everyday - she also told me I will be taking the Lupron for the entire cycle which I did not realize.
I will be taking three vials of Bravelle for every one vial of Menopur but luckily all four vials that I will be taken per day can be mixed in one needle. So that means only two shots. One with the Lurpon and one with the Bravelle and Menopur.
So I will start Lurpon tomorrow morning and take two doses - one in the morning and one in the evening for a week then on October 23rd I will start the Menopur and Bravelle but drop my dose of Lurpon down to one - so I will no longer take the morning dose.
I have 15 days worth of Bravelle and Menopur - I hope that is enough - I hear average amount of time on stims is 12 days. Whatever I have left over I plan to donate since I was so kindly donated too - I want to give back if I can.
One question I do have - if you have gotten this far is - I heard that once you start your Lurpon and stop taking BCP that you get your period but it is not like a real period - it is just mild spotting - is this true?? If so, how long did you spot for??
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Good timing for your question actually. I started Lupron last Wednesday (once per day until yesterday) and took my last BCP Sunday. By Monday I started my period, but I thought it was a "fake" period since I had no cramps, normally I have severe cramps with my period (endo). But by Tuesday night the cramps kicked in and my period ended up being heavier than it normally is for me. My nurse did tell me that some people won't get a period while taking lupron.
Good luck with your shots tomorrow! I'm giving myself the injections and the lupron didn't hurt a bit. A good way to ease into things.
I'm glad you got your questions answered! My fingers are crossed for you; good luck! I was on stims for eight days, if you care to know. :)
Wow.. that sounds so complicated. How are you going to keep it all straight?
Good luck!!!!
Yes you will (and are supposed to) get a period after you stop BCP, even while on Lupron, before starting FSH. For me it is pretty much like a regular period, maybe a little lighter but not really. Good luck with you inj tomorrow!
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