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MrsS518
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Beta?
what is that? i dont know really what any of the lingo is for IVF. Can someone tell me what im going to need to know and what numbers are good for what test and results i get? like when i have my trasfer whats a good number of eggs to have? i cant remember the other questions i have as in terms of levels and all that whatever you can share with me would be great!! thanks
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MrsRbk
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Re: Beta?
Beta is your HCG (pregnancy hormone) that they test you on your pregnancy test date.
My RE's office wanted to see numbers between 50-100 on that day, with at least a 60% increase two days later. My beta day was always exactly 2 weeks from Retrieval day.
Message edited 8/12/2008 11:46:07 AM.
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MrsMessina
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Re: Beta?
beta is the pregnancy test- it measures to see if any, and how much HCG is in your system.
As far as eggs go, there's no
'right' #- everyone is different. I had 7 retrieved (and hoped for a few more- though having PCOS was glad to not suffer from OHSS). They tell you a 50% fertilization rate is great- I had 6 of 7 fertilize....
Honestly though my dr told me the retrieval and fertilization #s don't matter--- what matters is how many make it to transfer day, as well as how many are cryopreserved (if you have any and if you choose to do so). Also as far as cryopreserved, if you need to do an FET in the future, there's no guarantee that they will all thaw properly and be 'good' come transfer day. Not trying to scare you, just inform you. Good luck.
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| Posted 8/12/08 11:48 AM |
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MrsS518
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Re: Beta?
Posted by MrsMessina
beta is the pregnancy test- it measures to see if any, and how much HCG is in your system.
As far as eggs go, there's no
'right' #- everyone is different. I had 7 retrieved (and hoped for a few more- though having PCOS was glad to not suffer from OHSS). They tell you a 50% fertilization rate is great- I had 6 of 7 fertilize....
Honestly though my dr told me the retrieval and fertilization #s don't matter--- what matters is how many make it to transfer day, as well as how many are cryopreserved (if you have any and if you choose to do so). Also as far as cryopreserved, if you need to do an FET in the future, there's no guarantee that they will all thaw properly and be 'good' come transfer day. Not trying to scare you, just inform you. Good luck.
no, thank you i rather you be honest the hide anything i rather know everything a head of time what the outcome might be before it happens. ugh goodness there is so much to remember. im trying to get myself ready for when i go for my 1st appointment on the 21st so i know what the dr is talking about. im still kinda lost
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MrsMessina
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Re: Beta?
The absolute BEST advice anyone on here can give you is to take it one day at a time. If you look at IVF as a whole, it's a MOUNTAIN.... the meds will make you  when you get them all at once.
I promise you though if you just take it one step at a time, it'll be done before you know it.
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DRMom
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Re: Beta?
You may want to read my IVF diary-although my protocol was a bit different than others it gives a general idea of the timelines and what happens day to day.
I've also posted this before and find it really neat and helpful:
Link
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| Posted 8/12/08 12:38 PM |
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MrsS518
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Re: Beta?
Posted by melijane
You may want to read my IVF diary-although my protocol was a bit different than others it gives a general idea of the timelines and what happens day to day.
I've also posted this before and find it really neat and helpful:
Link
thank you for this info!
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| Posted 8/12/08 12:48 PM |
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MrsS518
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Tara
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Re: Beta?
Posted by MrsMessina
The absolute BEST advice anyone on here can give you is to take it one day at a time. If you look at IVF as a whole, it's a MOUNTAIN.... the meds will make you when you get them all at once.
I promise you though if you just take it one step at a time, it'll be done before you know it.
you always say the right thing to me im not looking forward to all those meds when i get them i might go into shock but like you said if i take one day at a time ill get through it
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Beta?
Posted by MrsMessina
The absolute BEST advice anyone on here can give you is to take it one day at a time. If you look at IVF as a whole, it's a MOUNTAIN.... the meds will make you when you get them all at once.
I promise you though if you just take it one step at a time, it'll be done before you know it.
I totally agree...the meds, the timing everything...can get overwhelming. One thing at a time
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