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This is a discussion on Menopur vs. Repronex within the Invitrofertilization (IVF) forums, part of the Trying to Conceive - Infertility category; So I got my meds today, starting Lupron on saturday.......DH says he's hiding in a cabin up in ...
So I got my meds today, starting Lupron on saturday.......DH says he's hiding in a cabin up in the woods for a few weeks...........Comedian, right?
My question is that I've always done the Follistim/Menopur combination for my Stims but this time, my pharmacy sent me Repronex instead.......they said the Menopur was on back order.
What's the difference? Is this something minor or should I tell my RE?
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Me (35) & DH (30) Our Journey: TTC#1 since Oct '05 with Three Angels in Heaven 5 IUIs - 12/06 Angel lost at 8wks (lost heartbeat - D&C) IVF#1 - Low Beta - 9/07 Angel lost at 6wks (no heartbeat - D&C) IVF #2 - Low Beta - 2/08 Angel lost at 8 weeks (ectopic - D&C/methx shot/emergency lap) IVF#3 (FET) 4/08 - 3dtx of remaining 4 embies IVF#4 - 16 retreived, 13 mature/fertilized All frozen due to poor lining 13 Embies on Ice - FET in August!!
Actually, they are the same meds, same mfr, but the menopur is the "newer" version designed to mix with bravelle and supposedly with fewer nasty s/e when injected sq (apparently, many people have the bites/swelling on their body from the repronex.
apparently, many people have the bites/swelling on their body from the repronex
LOVELY!!!!!!!! lol.........
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Me (35) & DH (30) Our Journey: TTC#1 since Oct '05 with Three Angels in Heaven 5 IUIs - 12/06 Angel lost at 8wks (lost heartbeat - D&C) IVF#1 - Low Beta - 9/07 Angel lost at 6wks (no heartbeat - D&C) IVF #2 - Low Beta - 2/08 Angel lost at 8 weeks (ectopic - D&C/methx shot/emergency lap) IVF#3 (FET) 4/08 - 3dtx of remaining 4 embies IVF#4 - 16 retreived, 13 mature/fertilized All frozen due to poor lining 13 Embies on Ice - FET in August!!
I don't remember much from my 1st IVF cycle, but I do remember that I hated, hated, hated Repronex! I called it the Devil's potion. I got horrible red blotches at every injection site, and they were pretty d@mn painful. That being said, I was doing the shots sub-q, and some people say the side effects aren't as bad if you do the shot IM.
If it were me, I'd press the pharmacy to give me what was prescribed. You may not have any kind of reaction, but I feel like when you pay as much as we do, you should get exactly what your doctor says you need!!!
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Me (31) DH (38)
IVF #1 with PGD.... ET cancelled 3/5 due to PGD results
IVF #2 with PGD.... ET cancelled 4/17 due to PGD results
IVF #3 with DE.... ET 7/28
I think my RE told me that menopur has a higher ratio of LH or soemthing and was supposed to be better for older patinets (ie me!). I would def check with your RE
Renee-
I don't have any experience with menopur but did use repronex on my last cycle. I just wanted to let you know that I didn't have any problems with it. However I agree with others that it may be best to call your RE and see what they think. Good luck!
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Tanya
Me- 30 DH-33
DD- 12-25-05
TTC #2 for 2+ years
3 cycles of clomid/IUI
1 cycle of clomid + repronex/IUI
IVF #1 August 2008
I do have 8 vials of Menopur left from past cycles but I think I usually have used 9 (1 vial for 9 days of stimming). I'm not sure mixing would be the best option.
You know, as sick as this is, I always look for that 'sign'! Even after all of my disappointments, I still try to find that one 'sign' that makes me think 'ok, THIS is the change thats going to do the trick for me!" And I thought when they sent me the Repronex that was it! But now I'm nervous............I'm NOT looking forward to walking around with my bloated, vibrating ovaries as it is, let alone with WELTS all over my stomach! UGH! And after transfer, I start Heparin shots sub-q twice a day.........my stomach is STILL messed up from my last 2 cycles, I'm not sure the brusing will EVER go away!
OK OK, POSITIVE THOUGHTS!!!!!!!!! I'll let you know what she says..........just for curiosity purposes...lol.
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Me (35) & DH (30) Our Journey: TTC#1 since Oct '05 with Three Angels in Heaven 5 IUIs - 12/06 Angel lost at 8wks (lost heartbeat - D&C) IVF#1 - Low Beta - 9/07 Angel lost at 6wks (no heartbeat - D&C) IVF #2 - Low Beta - 2/08 Angel lost at 8 weeks (ectopic - D&C/methx shot/emergency lap) IVF#3 (FET) 4/08 - 3dtx of remaining 4 embies IVF#4 - 16 retreived, 13 mature/fertilized All frozen due to poor lining 13 Embies on Ice - FET in August!!
hang in there . . . it is so frustrating. I had an allergic reaction to the hcg last cy . . . I had terrible welts on my stomach from the 3 booster shots for weeks (I think they only went away when I had to go on prednisone) so I understand your concern. Maybe you'll be one of the lucky ones who doesn't have a reaction! Also, talk to your dr about mixing - that might give you the best of both worlds.
Renee, I hope I didn't add to your stress!! I say go with whatever your RE recommends. I just want to save you from any unnecessary pain. Hang in there...
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Me (31) DH (38)
IVF #1 with PGD.... ET cancelled 3/5 due to PGD results
IVF #2 with PGD.... ET cancelled 4/17 due to PGD results
IVF #3 with DE.... ET 7/28
No, Nicky, trust me, I stress myself out enough on my own!! LOL!!
RE basically said "Same thing!"..........so I guess its Repronex for me :o)
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Me (35) & DH (30) Our Journey: TTC#1 since Oct '05 with Three Angels in Heaven 5 IUIs - 12/06 Angel lost at 8wks (lost heartbeat - D&C) IVF#1 - Low Beta - 9/07 Angel lost at 6wks (no heartbeat - D&C) IVF #2 - Low Beta - 2/08 Angel lost at 8 weeks (ectopic - D&C/methx shot/emergency lap) IVF#3 (FET) 4/08 - 3dtx of remaining 4 embies IVF#4 - 16 retreived, 13 mature/fertilized All frozen due to poor lining 13 Embies on Ice - FET in August!!
Renee - since you have the vials of menopur, and your RE said it is the same thing, if you have issues with the Repronex, you can always switch back to the menopur.
Menopur vs. Repronex
All frozen due to poor lining 
13 Embies on Ice - FET in August!!
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I called it the Devil's potion. I got horrible red blotches at every injection site, and they were pretty d@mn painful. That being said, I was doing the shots sub-q, and some people say the side effects aren't as bad if you do the shot IM. 
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