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I went to the doctor today to start my 1st IVF cycle. I am going to be taking Follistim AQ soon, anyone know what the usual dose for this medication is? I am having trouble finding a chart or anything that shows how the RE comes up with a particular dose.
Also, any advice to a newbie?
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Hi,
I used Follistim for IUI and dose comes from your dr. Because they have to look at your blood work to know what dose to be on. My first IUI it was 150 all the way throu and the 2nd it was 175 and then down to 150. Everybody is different. The Dr looks at your blood results and the growth of your follucles (eggs).
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I am just start follistim for IVF and I am on 225 iu. It all just depends on your body. They will do what is best for you. Good Luck
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I am going to be taking this for IVF. Because of my age, my RE is starting me at a max dose: 375 IU with 75 IU of menopur daily. Subsequent doses will depend on my response. Good luck.
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Thanks to everyone for such a fast reply. I am starting at 225 of Follistim and that just seemed high to me. I am a little nervous about doing IVF for the first time. However, I feel that my RE has prepared me for what to expect.
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In my IVF cycle I was on 75 of menopur and 225 of follistim. It seemed to work well. Good luck to you and I hope it works well for you.
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As you can see, we are all on a different dose so I'm sure it depends on each patients history. I was on 200 IU's every other night.
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I was on only 25 IU every night and I am now prego. Good luck. PS I was also on Clomid.
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I was on 225 in the am and then 225 in the pm
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I was on 3 vials of Menopur in the am, and 225 of Follistim in the pm initially. I was a fast responder, so they lowered my Follistim dose to 150 after a few days. Good luck & Baby dust!
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