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How many follicles/size are typical after Clomid &How big for trigger?
angels11rw
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Had CD10 ultrasound today- only 2 follies, one on each side, both 12mm. (had Clomid 100mg CD5-9)
Also had lab drawn for "Clomid challenge test" which I really don't know what that is.
Was hoping my follies were bigger cause it's cutting it so close w/my trip for grad ceremony leaving for Iowa on Sat (CD15) & then in Chicago until Tues! Next ultrasound is Wed; come on follies, grow !- I gotta get the IUI before my trip!
Wondering how many follicles are typical after Clomid and what are the usual sizes? I know it is different for everyone, but I was just wondering other people's experiences... and also how big were they before triggering (with Ovidrel)?
Also had lab drawn for "Clomid challenge test" which I really don't know what that is.
Was hoping my follies were bigger cause it's cutting it so close w/my trip for grad ceremony leaving for Iowa on Sat (CD15) & then in Chicago until Tues! Next ultrasound is Wed; come on follies, grow !- I gotta get the IUI before my trip!
Wondering how many follicles are typical after Clomid and what are the usual sizes? I know it is different for everyone, but I was just wondering other people's experiences... and also how big were they before triggering (with Ovidrel)?
age 45,Minnesota,TTC frozen sperm donor,#1 at home 3 ICIs, BFN.
#2 fertility specialist, Clomid&trigger, IUI BFN, good response, timing off.
#3plan b2bIUIs Clomid&trigger-cycle cancelled poor Clomid response.
#4 used Gonal F &trigger, b2b IUIs, BFN.
Was skipping July cycle due to cysts, was going to TTC later in August, but due to irregular cycles and age issues, decided to stop TTC
#2 fertility specialist, Clomid&trigger, IUI BFN, good response, timing off.
#3plan b2bIUIs Clomid&trigger-cycle cancelled poor Clomid response.
#4 used Gonal F &trigger, b2b IUIs, BFN.
Was skipping July cycle due to cysts, was going to TTC later in August, but due to irregular cycles and age issues, decided to stop TTC
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As for the number of follicles, I don't know what is typical. I've never had more than 2 (my RE requires you to have follicles of at least 18mm to trigger). I am sure people have more. And some people need more time for follicles to grow. Clomid can make you ovulate later.
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How was your lining measuring? Listen for how many mm thick it is. They want to see at least 7 by trigger. Clomid can thin lining ESP on older women like us so if your lining looks good then you are doing awesome on clomid
I love/hate Clomid. Hope your KD will be able to help you out!! GL!!
In previous cycles, if I had any follicles that were 17 or greater, they'd have me use Ovidrel.
The next one same protocol, and my follies looked great at 10 dpo but were not ready yet - I had 2 at 14 and about 4 between 10-12. 2 days later, CD 12, they hadn't grown at all!! 3 days later, one had lept ahead to a beautiful 18, so I triggered that evening and went in 36 hours later at 36 hours to have the iui. Lining was a beautiful 10. Bfp at 9dpo!
IUI #1 - 3 follicles ranging in size from 17mm-20mm. This was on 50mgs of Clomid.
IUI #2 - 1 follicle that was 23mm. This was on 100mgs of Clomid.
IUI #3 - 1 follicle that was 24mm. 100mgs of Clomid
IUI #4 - 1 follicle 22mm. 100mgs of Clomid.
For all of these cycles I never got a + OPK by CD 13 and would have to go in to my Dr. for an ultrasound. By that point my follicles were always ready and I would usually trigger that night and then have my IUI 24 - 36 hours later depending on how many vials we were doing. I hope that helps some!
Shannon
Shannon (36) DP Shelley (46) Partners in love since June 2004
TTC with PCOS and Endometriosis - 3 surgeries, 6 months of Lupron shots
4 Dr. assisted IUI's
We've decided to stop TTC and focus our energy on foster adoption! Our children are out there somewhere!
Well today went in today for CD12 u/s & NP said, "look at that whopper!"- my left follie went from 12mm on Monday (CD10) to 27mm today! On Monday my right side only showed 1 follie at 12mm, but now has 2 follies, 16 mm & 17 mm!
YAY, I have 3 good follies! My lining is nice & thick at 13mm, Clomid challenge test FSH is 7.2 & E2 is 611, so will do Ovidrel trigger at 9pm tonite & IUI is Friday at 9am.
Timing is perfect since I leave on Sat for my trip! So excited!
And good luck everyone!!!
#2 fertility specialist, Clomid&trigger, IUI BFN, good response, timing off.
#3plan b2bIUIs Clomid&trigger-cycle cancelled poor Clomid response.
#4 used Gonal F &trigger, b2b IUIs, BFN.
Was skipping July cycle due to cysts, was going to TTC later in August, but due to irregular cycles and age issues, decided to stop TTC
damn, that is one hell of a jump on the left side. Did the same tech do your other measurement?
on the E2 (estradiol) you can expect one mature follicle per every 200mls (sometimes one follie per 150 mls). So with 600 at time of trigger you can count on 3 follicles per this cycle minimum plus there is still growth for the next 36 hours post trigger too, so if you had any sub-14mm follicles they may up your count (and not all techs can see all the follicles, esp if a larger one is blocking).
Don't freak out about that 27mm follicle, either. Yes it is overly large but my successful PG cycle with my son, my lead follicle was 30mm with two behind at 16 and 18 at trigger. I ovulated three follicles, became pregnant with twins (lost one early on) and "hyperstimulated". I will tell you more about that later if you end up really feeling uncomfortable as your testing date nears.
Your lining is unreal. "sufficient" is going to be 7 up to great at 11. A 12 is almost unheard of outside IVF cycles. And your FSH is fantastic for clomid challenge.
A 24 year old could not ask for a better cycle than this on clomid. You should be very happy!!! Whatever you did, you need to write down exactly and repeat. If this cycle doesn't work, just keep at it. You response was exceptional for your age!
What are you doing after IUI, any plans? baby aspirin? POM juice? anything?
Wow, thanks! I feel so much more optimistic now for my IUI in the morning Right now the only thing I do is eat pretty healthy, mostly organic or natural foods and I'm gluten free. I have been taking prenatal vitamins, omega supplements, cq10 200mg a day, vitamin D (I'm deficient in Vit D). I have protein smoothies almost every day also. I don't know what my plans are after the IUI, I guess I'll drink the pom juice, but not going to take any aspirin unless the doctor says to (i bruise easily).
#2 fertility specialist, Clomid&trigger, IUI BFN, good response, timing off.
#3plan b2bIUIs Clomid&trigger-cycle cancelled poor Clomid response.
#4 used Gonal F &trigger, b2b IUIs, BFN.
Was skipping July cycle due to cysts, was going to TTC later in August, but due to irregular cycles and age issues, decided to stop TTC