I am feeling slightly better after my scan today. We travelled down for another scan (meant to be my last) and were met with a total of 13 follies. Each one had improved a couple of mm's on the scan on Monday. The middle group we are aiming to get decent eggs from are still a little on the small side though (With the largest at 17mm).
The FS advised that we would not usually go ahead with an EPU unless there were at least 3 eggs measuring at least 18mm. Not counting the two troublemakers that well and truly exceed that figure, i am still coming up short!
After what seemed like a long moment the FS decided to go another three doses of Gonal F @ the same level 112.5 taking me through to Friday morning as my last injection (hopefully). My lining measure at 11.7mm which he seemed happy enough with too.
He advised that if we were to go ahead with EPU on Friday we would be looking at possibly 3 follies at the right size, whereas if we try and hold out for an EPU on Monday, fingers crossed I will have more like 6 viable eggs.
I checked whether or not the extra injections had any impact on on the likelihood of OHSS, which he advised no, and that the only problem with extending this phase was that the uterus lining may get too thick and hence may not be suitable for a fresh transfer.
He still wants me to be prepared for the onset of OHSS, however is not as concerned about me getting it as he was with the last scan, as no new follies have made an appearance. I am continuing on the reduced dose of only one puff of Syneral twice a day to stop the likelihood of new ones popping up.
So overall I am feeling a little more confident that this cycle will not be a total waste of my time, emotions, health and money. Although I am still thinking it will end in OHSS.
Will keep you posted!
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