The sample schedule and calendar below is for IVF stimulation using the flare protocol.The flare protocol is used to “jump start” ovarian response to stimulation in poor responders, in women of advanced reproductive age, and in women with low ovarian reserve.
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Flare IVF Protocol CalendarUSING BIRTH CONTROL PILLS
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2 weeks of BCP is usally prescribed although BCP is NOT necessary beforehand
Day 1 – No pills
Day 2- No pills – Baseline Ultrasound and bloodwork suppression check – Antral Follicle Count(AFC)
Day 3 – Begin lupron twice daily
Day 4 – Lupron twice daily
Day 5 – (Day 1 of stims) Lupron twice daily, Start stimulation meds
Day 6-7 – (Day 2 of stims) Lupron twice daily, continue stimulation mends
Day 8 – (Day 3 of stims) Lupron twice daily, continue stimulation meds, bloodwork and ultrasound check to assess ovarian response
Days 9 – 13 – (Days 4 -9 of stims)Lupron twice daily, continue stimulation meds and various bloodwork and ultrasound checks to assess response per clinic
Day 14 – HCG(Trigger Shot)
Day 15 – Rest
Day 16 – Egg Retrieval
Day 17 – Fertilization Report
Day 18 – Wait
Day 19 – Embryo biopsy day for PGD
Day 20 – Wait
Day 21- Embryo Transfer Day
Day 22 – Start Progesterone and Estrace
Day 23 – 31 – Continue Progesterone and Estrace
Day 32 – Blood Pregnancy Test (10dp5dt)