I begin IVF in roughly 10 days, on CD1. I was going to take the CCRM cocktail (see below). This was the list I got by googling.
Folic Acid 5mg
Myo Inositol, 2 grams, twice daily
Melatonin, 3 mg, bedtime
CoEnzyme Q10, 200 mg, twice daily
L-Arginine, 1000 mg, twice daily
Note: the original posted list also included DHEA for poor responders, which I'm refraining from, since my natural DHEAS levels are super high.
I'm already taking the folic acid, but I'm fuzzy on when to begin the rest. I know people are prescribed different IVF protocols, that complicates it even more.
Slightly veering off point: I've been trying to understand how lupron (GnRH agonist) is used, and my understanding is what you can achieve with it depends on the timing and duration of administration. If anybody wants to take a stab at explanation of the different ways in which lupron can be used in IVF, go for it!Also, if anybody knows of a good website/resource that explains the different IVF protocols available and what they can do, and who they are tailored for, that would be AWESOME. I've been confused by what I found, and that is rare for me!
In my case: I start Lupron from CD1-3, then followed by menagon (FSH with a dash of LH) from CD3-9, and eggs will be harvested a few days later, if all goes well. Can anybody tell me what this protocol is called? Is it the micro flare?
I'm planning to start my cocktail on CD1. Should I be doing it before? If you were a CCRM patient, what instructions were you given?
I'm also being smart (or stupid) in taking a mini-holiday before starting this-- I head off to Singapore and Indonesia this week! And then, the games begin. I'm not really afraid, I'm excited. One way or the other, this is going to tell me a lot about myself, and that is information I really, really want.
Update: It turns out I've asked this question just a little too late, apparently, yes, CCRM does tell you to take melatonin and argenine PRIOR to the IVF, but tells you to stop during the IVF itself (ie, at the time of GNrH agonist administration). I'm confused if the same does hold true for CoQ10, there appear to be a lot of people who have taken it during medicated IUIs---will read up on IVF.
However, just FYI, I've seen a study where patients which have prescribed melatonin + myo-inositol DURING the IVF itself. So it can be done. The rationale for melatonin is that it can help minimize free radical damage, which is perfectly plausible in theory.
Also, L-argenine administration may be detrimental during the actual ovarian hyperstimulation, according to this study, which makes sense, because it may result in increased nitric oxide (ie a free radical) buildup.
Folic Acid 5mg
Myo Inositol, 2 grams, twice daily
Melatonin, 3 mg, bedtime
CoEnzyme Q10, 200 mg, twice daily
L-Arginine, 1000 mg, twice daily
Note: the original posted list also included DHEA for poor responders, which I'm refraining from, since my natural DHEAS levels are super high.
I'm already taking the folic acid, but I'm fuzzy on when to begin the rest. I know people are prescribed different IVF protocols, that complicates it even more.
Slightly veering off point: I've been trying to understand how lupron (GnRH agonist) is used, and my understanding is what you can achieve with it depends on the timing and duration of administration. If anybody wants to take a stab at explanation of the different ways in which lupron can be used in IVF, go for it!Also, if anybody knows of a good website/resource that explains the different IVF protocols available and what they can do, and who they are tailored for, that would be AWESOME. I've been confused by what I found, and that is rare for me!
In my case: I start Lupron from CD1-3, then followed by menagon (FSH with a dash of LH) from CD3-9, and eggs will be harvested a few days later, if all goes well. Can anybody tell me what this protocol is called? Is it the micro flare?
I'm planning to start my cocktail on CD1. Should I be doing it before? If you were a CCRM patient, what instructions were you given?
I'm also being smart (or stupid) in taking a mini-holiday before starting this-- I head off to Singapore and Indonesia this week! And then, the games begin. I'm not really afraid, I'm excited. One way or the other, this is going to tell me a lot about myself, and that is information I really, really want.
Update: It turns out I've asked this question just a little too late, apparently, yes, CCRM does tell you to take melatonin and argenine PRIOR to the IVF, but tells you to stop during the IVF itself (ie, at the time of GNrH agonist administration). I'm confused if the same does hold true for CoQ10, there appear to be a lot of people who have taken it during medicated IUIs---will read up on IVF.
However, just FYI, I've seen a study where patients which have prescribed melatonin + myo-inositol DURING the IVF itself. So it can be done. The rationale for melatonin is that it can help minimize free radical damage, which is perfectly plausible in theory.
Also, L-argenine administration may be detrimental during the actual ovarian hyperstimulation, according to this study, which makes sense, because it may result in increased nitric oxide (ie a free radical) buildup.
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