LUPRON!

nothing like returning from vacation and having your 1st injection scheduled the next morning... yep, it has begun. Lupron shot #1 - DONE. I was quite anxious, but the shot itself was easy, no pain. Let's see what the effects are, oooooohhh!

and now for the technicals... stay awake...

What is the purpose of Lupron in IVF?

The first fertility drug that most women use in an IVF cycle is Lupron. Lupron causes the pituitary gland to release high amounts of FSH and LH (luteinizing hormone) for several days until its stores are depleted. Since continued use of Lupron prevents the pituitary gland from producing new supplies of FSH and LH, the amount of these hormones being released per day becomes very low after 7 to 10 days. The goal that we achieve with Lupron is to ensure that blood levels of LH are low during the last few days of follicle growth, since we know that high levels of LH can lead to poor egg quality and stimulate progesterone production by the ovaries. A premature rise in progesterone may cause inappropriate maturation of the uterine lining and lead to a lesser chance of embryo implantation.

alright, well, that is that. 

Technically, Lupron suppresses the cycle, menopausal like-  so hot flashes and such  may occur.

Oh Joy!