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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]To the poster who is going to Cornell:  Would you mind telling us what your dosages were at Shady Grove versus at Cornell?  I am going to stay at Shady Grove for another cycle, but I could suggest to my doctor that I use less meds.  I'm not a great responder, though (5 eggs/3 mature on first IVF and 10 eggs/7 mature on second, but no blasts either time), so I'm worried that I'll get nothing on lower doses.  But I'd be interested in your numbers.  Thank you![/quote]

Hi PP. At Shady Grove, over the last 3 cycles my dosage averaged at 450 IU Follistim (this didn't change, I don't think) PLUS 225 IU Menopur. Towards the end of my last Shady Grove cycle, the Menopur was upped to 300 IU  -- four vials. So at most I was on total 740 IU of FSH/LH.

I haven't begun to stim at Cornell yet since I am waiting for my co-culture biopsy first, but based on my phone consult, I'll be starting with 100 mg of Clomid for a few days, then 150 IU Follistim plus 75 OU Menopur. A huge difference, but obviously, we still have to see if that does the trick. I'm sure certain things will be tweaked along the way. Both protocols included Ganirelix as well.

I can understand being afraid of fewer eggs since as it is you're getting no blasts. I was in the same situation at Shady Grove, which is why Cornell wants to transfer on day 3. Upon leaving SG, I was told they would consider a day 3 if I were to stay, so you might want to push for that. Best of luck to you, PP.[/quote]

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