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Beachlover
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Stimming?---One more question (updated)
Still new at this and learning 
What does Stimming mean?
We are doing our first IUI with Meds next month. Started Lupron 4 days ago.
I am already stimming?
Sorry for the silly question; I should know what it means already 
Thank you for your help 
One more question....
PS...
How long does Stimming last before the trigger shot?
Message edited 11/23/2010 4:35:17 PM.
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angel333
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Re: Stimming?
No, you're not stimming with the Lupron. Lupron is used for suppression, it dramatically lowers estrogen levels by regulating the body's production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Lupron essentially "shuts down" the body's reproductive hormone system. While shut down, a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) drug like Gonal-F or Follistim, to cause the recruitment and development of follicles. This is the "stimming" phase. Dosages of FSH will be adjusted based on your response and will go on until the follicles are mature.
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curiousO
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Re: Stimming?
Posted by angel333
No, you're not stimming with the Lupron. Lupron is used for suppression, it dramatically lowers estrogen levels by regulating the body's production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Lupron essentially "shuts down" the body's reproductive hormone system. While shut down, a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) drug like Gonal-F or Follistim, to cause the recruitment and development of follicles. This is the "stimming" phase. Dosages of FSH will be adjusted based on your response and will go on until the follicles are mature.
do you have to do lupron with injectable cycle? is it a necessary first step?
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Beachlover
OMG! My boys are 2!
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Re: Stimming?
Posted by angel333
No, you're not stimming with the Lupron. Lupron is used for suppression, it dramatically lowers estrogen levels by regulating the body's production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Lupron essentially "shuts down" the body's reproductive hormone system. While shut down, a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) drug like Gonal-F or Follistim, to cause the recruitment and development of follicles. This is the "stimming" phase. Dosages of FSH will be adjusted based on your response and will go on until the follicles are mature.
Thank you angel333
That means that my stimming phase will begin next week  hopefully!!! According to the research I have done the FSH is usually started within the first 2-7 days after the period begins. So my AF is due on the 26th of this month, which is the same day I go see my RE for another consultation and the prescription of the FSH.
WOW, I am learning so much!!! Thank you very much lots of babydust back to you!
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angel333
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Re: Stimming?
Posted by curiousO
Posted by angel333
No, you're not stimming with the Lupron. Lupron is used for suppression, it dramatically lowers estrogen levels by regulating the body's production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Lupron essentially "shuts down" the body's reproductive hormone system. While shut down, a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) drug like Gonal-F or Follistim, to cause the recruitment and development of follicles. This is the "stimming" phase. Dosages of FSH will be adjusted based on your response and will go on until the follicles are mature.
do you have to do lupron with injectable cycle? is it a necessary first step?
It's not a necessary step. I had it done for one of my IUI cycles to prevent a lead follicle from being recruited too early in the cycle, which is somewhat typical when you have elevated FSH (which was my case). Plus, as my doctor at the time had explained it to me, it helps with getting more follicles out of you if you are a poor responder, because your system is suppressed and the doctor is in total control of everything  
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curiousO
he is here.. thank you God
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Re: Stimming?
Posted by angel333
Posted by curiousO
Posted by angel333
No, you're not stimming with the Lupron. Lupron is used for suppression, it dramatically lowers estrogen levels by regulating the body's production of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Lupron essentially "shuts down" the body's reproductive hormone system. While shut down, a follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) drug like Gonal-F or Follistim, to cause the recruitment and development of follicles. This is the "stimming" phase. Dosages of FSH will be adjusted based on your response and will go on until the follicles are mature.
do you have to do lupron with injectable cycle? is it a necessary first step?
It's not a necessary step. I had it done for one of my IUI cycles to prevent a lead follicle from being recruited too early in the cycle, which is somewhat typical when you have elevated FSH (which was my case). Plus, as my doctor at the time had explained it to me, it helps with getting more follicles out of you if you are a poor responder, because your system is suppressed and the doctor is in total control of everything
thanks for explaining
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Anne44
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Re: Stimming?
I did not use Lupron for IUIs, just Folliistim beginning on Day 3. I am usually an over-responder maybe that is why.
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Beachlover
OMG! My boys are 2!
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Re: Stimming?
Posted by Anne44
I did not use Lupron for IUIs, just Folliistim beginning on Day 3. I am usually an over-responder maybe that is why.
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| Posted 11/22/10 9:55 PM |
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FlowerWife
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Re: Stimming?
Posted by curiousO
do you have to do lupron with injectable cycle? is it a necessary first step?
lupron is an agonist, meaning that it ultimately inhibits the production of FSH and LH. this is used for suppression PRIOR and during a stim cycle.
isnt part of a normal injectable cycle, its generally only used in an IVF cycle or an atypical IUI injectable protocol. it can also be used as a trigger instead of HCG for those prone to OHSS.
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Beachlover
OMG! My boys are 2!
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Re: Stimming?---One more question (updated)
Updated on top....I have one more question 
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| Posted 11/23/10 4:35 PM |
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PennyCat
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Re: Stimming?---One more question (updated)
It different for everyone and every cycle. Typically, I stim for a week and I'm good to go, but this cycle it took 2 weeks.
It depends what type of responder you are, etc.
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| Posted 11/23/10 4:51 PM |
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Beachlover
OMG! My boys are 2!
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Re: Stimming?---One more question (updated)
Posted by PennyCat
It different for everyone and every cycle. Typically, I stim for a week and I'm good to go, but this cycle it took 2 weeks.
It depends what type of responder you are, etc.
Thank you
Best of luck during your 2WW...YAY!!!
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