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May 3rd, 2012, 07:38 AM #1
Low responders - Growth Hormone - what are your views?
Dr Potter,
I am considering cycling again and I have been a low responder. I am investigating clinics. It has been suggested that I use a growth hormone. Do you have any views on this for low responders?
I have listed below my two cycles, are there any other options apart from the growth hormone?
First time was:
Lucrin Injection (Prostrap) long lasting
Gonal- F 262.50 i.u & Merional 150 i.u.
Second time was:
Superfact 0.5ml
MERIONAL 450 IU
This time is has been suggested 600IU of Merional and the use of a growth hormone on days 2,4 & 6.
I would love to know your views as this is my last chance.Three monsters ('97, '03, '07) so need an angel. for a
I have 3 monster boys (who I love) but need my angel dreaming of my healthy
1st Cycle - North Cyprus IVF - Oct 2010 - low AMH and no follicles - Cancelled & CIN3 removed.
2nd Cycle - Genesis - Feb 2012 - 3 eggs, 2 fertilised = 2 girls. 1 with Edwards and 1 transferred - BFN
3rd Cycle - Genesis - November 2012 - let's see where this journey ends!
A wise old owl said - Always have a (PAP) smear test before you start on this journey!
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I do think that GH helps. I would say that 600 of Merional would provide too much LH; I use GH most commonly with a micro-lurpon flare protocol with at most 300IU of LH and 750 of FSH. I have my patients use GH daily. I would also say that long acting Lucrin is not a good thing for most patients. I would also suggest that you consider acupuncture and co-enzyme Q10. Good advice about the Pap smear. Everyone should have one ideally within the last 2 years for low risk patients.
Daniel A. Potter, MD
Medical Director, HRC Fertility Newport Beach, California
Laboratory Director, Natera (formerly Gene Security Network)
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