Anyone use Vivelle patches and Ganirelix?

[Anonymous]

This is my third go around with IVF. I took a two month break and did acu 2 x / wk and went on a diet plan recommended by a nutritionist also. Now my RE has me on a whole new protocol. I will use Vivelle patches and Ganirelix injections. I am an old 41 now and wondering if this new protocol is effective for "older" women TTC?

[Anonymous]

I didn't use the patch, but conceived twins at 41 on Ganirelix. They are now 3 months old. Best of luck to you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I didn't use the patch, but conceived twins at 41 on Ganirelix. They are now 3 months old. Best of luck to you!

Congratulations to you! May I ask if you were on any nutrition program or if you also did acu?

[Anonymous]

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[Anonymous]

PP here. I was not on a specific nutrion program. Nor did I do accupunture. However, I did read an article in Conceive Magazine (fall 2007, got it at SG) called "fertility diet" or something like that. I followed a lot of tips from that article. I cannot remember much now, but do remember that it said to eat whole milk products and not lowfat. It has something to do with estrogen binding to fat so that lowfat dairy products are unbalanced hormone wise. Anyway, I ate whole milk products for 4-6 weeks before my ER. Not sure if it was a contributing factor or not. I do believe accupinture can help as I think if helps to relax you. I don't have a place close by, so I worked out regularly instead. Best of luck to you!