IVF Protocol

Even though every clinic's IVF protocol is slightly different and infertility treatments are adjusted for a couple's individual needs, here is what takes place during a typical IVF treatment cycle broken down by day.


Day 1: AM Dose 20 units of Lupron to be injected. PM Dose 300u of Gonal F and 150 of HMG. [First Day of heavy menses a baseline ultrasound is needed, to rule out ovarian cyst and view of antrial follicle count. Estradial blood test required as well.]
Day 2: AM Dose 20 units of Lupron to be injected. PM Dose 300u of Gonal F and 150 of HMG.
Day 3: AM Dose 20 units of Lupron to be injected. PM Dose 300u of Gonal F and 150 of HMG.
Day 4: AM Dose *IMPORTANT* Lupron reduces to 10 units starting today until the end of treatment. Ultrasound and estradial blood test are needed [Depending on Estradial result & ultrasound, dose change will be given for Day 4 and Day 5.]
Day 6: Ultrasound and estradial blood test are needed [Depending on estradial result & ultrasound, dose change will be given for Day 6, Day 7.]
Day 8: Ultrasound and estradial blood test are needed [Depending on Estradial result & ultrasound, dose change will be given for Day 8 & Day 9.]
Day 9: Tentative Ultrasound and estradial blood test
Day 10: Possible Day of HCG, decision is based on how you respond to treatment
Day 11: Start antibiotic in PM. No visit, no injectable medications, no ultrasound.
Day 12: Oocyte Retrieval, Sperm is needed.
Day 13: Fertilization check & report back to patient
Day 14: Embryos are not disturb
Day 15: Day 3 Embryo Transfer
Day 18: Patient is OK to travel 3 days after transfer
Day 26: Progesterone and Estradial blood test
Day 29: Pregnancy Test! Beta HCG, repeat Progesterone and Estradial test.


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