Do we need lupron for FET, who used it? Who didn't?

[perrypop3]

Hello, just reading a thread about lupron and wondering why we need it
For FET? Is it for lining thickness at all? If I do my FET without it will it effect
My chances? Be interested to know who did and who didn't and their reasons please x

[michaela]

Lupron suppress the hormones in your body and yes you do need some form of suppression unless you are doing a natural FET. I did not use Lupron during my first IVF cycle nor did I use it during my first FET. I used only Estrace to suppress me and then once my lining was thick enough I was started on PIO and had the transfer about 5 or 6 days later.

[nuthinbutpink]

For a medicated FET, it is usually used unless you use estrace only like M says but if you google estrace, you'll find warnings about that too! I used what my RE said because their FET rates are 50% which is really good for a FET. They use medicated with lupron.

A non-medicated FET is difficult if you have to travel. It requires much more monitoring and bloodwork and if you don't O or are late, it can mess up dates, travel, etc.

[Bambina]

For a natural FET, I only used progesterone. If you have regular cycles, it's much easier on your body than medicated. Yes, you can find warnings about any medication, but Estrace mimics the body's natural hormones, Lupron does the opposite.

[perrypop3]

Thanks for all the info, I think as I'm travelling to the US from UK I will probably have to go down the medicated route, but I will definitely ask Dr P his thoughts on estrace vs lupron.