What IVF protocol is like @ LI IVF? What meds, time frames, etc.?

I will be going for my IVF consult early September @ LI IVF. I have cycled else where & wondered if there would be a difference in protocol. For those of you who have cycled there can you please explain a little about how your cycle went. What cd they start you, when you start stims? Did you do birth control pills, lupron, antagaon, etc. Also I noticed under there lists of meds they have Bravelle & not Gonal -F or Follistim? Which meds did you use? Did anyone also use Lovenox? Also I have had all my testing done from my previous failed cycle, do you think they will let me cycle right away? Some info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Re: What IVF protocol is like @ LI IVF? What meds, time frames, etc.?

Each persons protocol is going to be different based upon their individual issues.
But, if it helps you at all...I have PCOS, blocked tubes, no MF problems

Protocol was CD3 Blood, start BCP for about ten days, then onto injectables. I was on Menopur and Bravelle because I had some left over from IUI cycles at RSNY, start sonos about 8 days after beginning injectables. Added Ganirelex after second sono (I beleive), and then when follies are mature HCG and start PIO shots for three days with progesterone suppositories for the rest of the 2WW. There are also a bunch of antibiotics and aspirin in there.

Menopur, Bravelle and Follistim are just brand names for the same thing, I think.
Same for Ganirelex and Gonal-F.
Double check at your consult to see what the RE says.

HTH

Re: What IVF protocol is like @ LI IVF? What meds, time frames, etc.?

Gerty- Thanks for the input, I appreciate it!

Message edited 8/17/2007 4:38:21 PM.