I don’t know if you still check your messages, but I wanted to thank you for doing these videos. I watched your journey, and here I am 2 years later on my own IVF journey. I’m still watching these to make me feel better. I feel better knowing what I’m doing and what the process is like. Thank you. Hope that you and your family are well!
@Laura-cm2qz2 жыл бұрын
I wish I had this last year during my egg retrieval! It's SO overwhelming to first see the box full of medication and all the different syringes and vials. Especially if you have no medical background. Take the time to read all the inserts the pharmacy provides, and organize your corresponding meds/syringes in a bin or other method that keeps things straight forward for you. The first day of injections was the hardest and very stressful, but the second day onwards was surprisingly easy. For anyone starting this process, I wish you all the luck. You can absolutely do this!
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
The first day is totally the worst and takes forever to get everything set up and it’s just A LOT. But as you said, by the night night you’re basically a pro 😂 Hope your IVF journey went smoothly and you are on the other side of it for now!!
@JenniferLipska4 ай бұрын
Thank you for explaining how to do the Menopur injection! I thought I had remembered how the nurse showed me but seeing you do it really helped a lot!
@kuroe-chan51903 ай бұрын
Doc was a life saver for me too lol. I forgot follistim knew where I left off.
@thegreatwal12242 ай бұрын
Great video. I’m a pharmacist working on a grand rounds on IVF and I loved your explanations of the medications in relation to the body’s natural processes. I’ll definitely be stealing a few of those for the presentation!
@emilycooper23862 жыл бұрын
This is awesome! Wish I had had this video before going through IVF myself. I think we spent 45 minutes trying to figure out the meds the first night - and this would have been so helpful! 🤣 Wishing you success on your journey!
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much-it truly means a lot to us. And omg the first night is like a science experiment and you second guess everything😂 Hope your IVF journey was kind to you as well!! Infertility sucks as you know far too well!
@ElfariaMireille2 жыл бұрын
Seeing your bruises was very emotional. Best of luck to both of you! Prayers for baby #2 coming soon!
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the prayers and support. They say all the shots are worth it in the end. Hoping that’s true for us too.
@j3n3saisquoi2 жыл бұрын
How perfect is the timing of this video! I’m starting my stims tonight. Really appreciate you sharing your journey with us. My husband and I are also experiencing secondary infertility. If you were in my state, I would absolutely seek you for my fertility care. Best wishes to you!
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
That is so sweet of you to say!! I hope your first night of injections went well-you will be a pro in a few days!! Sending you all the luck for your IVF cycle❤️ Secondary infertility sucks and we are right here with you!!
@Lab_Library4 ай бұрын
I just started my first injections the other day and I have watched this video at least 6-7 times to make sure I am doing this right. Thank you so much for the information and for making it look so easy. It put my mind at ease. :)
@azndrumr Жыл бұрын
Starting stimulation meds this weekend for my first IVF cycle, so this is SUPER helpful 🙌 Thank you!!
@golfranriverapa2 ай бұрын
I’m a family medicine PA and I have patients undergoing IVF. Thanks to you I can better appreciate what they go through. And now I have a useful video to share if they happen to forget how to do this 😊 thank you!
@909clouds2 жыл бұрын
I'm going through stim right now (day 5!) and this is so helpful. I was worried about those pesky air bubbles as there was always a tiny one lingering. I was just upped to 3 Menopur vials after my day 4 check, so lots of vials :). It's great seeing a fertility doctor demonstrate her own process. Thank you and good luck :)
@virgovibe626 Жыл бұрын
Ran across this video and I’m glad I saw this. I’m starting my stim tomorrow and am so nervous because I’m afraid of needles 😬😬 but I’m excited and happy that I’m not alone.
@MRC6472 жыл бұрын
Best video about stimulation meds till date!
@rnvictoria20907 ай бұрын
Thank you for the very helpfu/ informative video. It's easy to follow because we are exactly the same medications. It's my first IVF treatment hopefully it will turn successfully. ❤
@priyarao61542 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for all the IVF videos! We are going to start from my next cycle and all the info here is so helpful in this overwhelming and unknown territory we are stepping into! 😊All the very best to you!! Baby dust!!❤️
@ElaSiromascenko12 жыл бұрын
It's wild how that box of Menopur in the background looks so familiar! Best if luck on your IVF journey!! ❤
@lanaluu78742 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate these videos. Good luck to you 2 on your IVF journey.
@rougaroo6429 күн бұрын
Thank you for making this! I found that mixing the Follistim with the Menopur helped with the burn.
@angeladorio87612 жыл бұрын
This is so very helpful! I wish I had this video when doing our IVF cycles. Thank you for sharing such good content!
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
You are most welcome. Hoping your IVF journey is being kind to you and you are on the other side of it. ❤️
@evaramirez22147 ай бұрын
Thank you sooo much for this video I am super excited and nervous at the same time, soon I’ll start my follistim, Menopur 💉💉 this video is just perfect 👍 and amazing it helped me sooo much. ❤Thank you ❤
@narsisa6687 Жыл бұрын
I just injected follistim while watching your video, thank you again
@Jas-xc6jo6 ай бұрын
Currently taking these. thank you so much for this video. Very helpful. ❤
@lovestoryofkhushbudan13582 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Always very informative. Would you please make a video of what activities and things to avoid during 2 weeks wait of implantation phase? If you get some time.
@deepthidevagudi9273 ай бұрын
Very educating and helpful video
@TheValkyrieT62 жыл бұрын
I think the saline and menopur vials are supposed to be wiped with alcohol first before using the q cap
@MsSavvyChic2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for allowing us to share your fertility journey-your videos have really helped. One question I had-do you recommend weaning before trying for another baby? I’ve heard continuing to nurse can make getting pregnant harder…sending baby dust your way! ❤️
@JudyLee382 жыл бұрын
I'm starting injections this weekend and am terrified of needles!!! Do you know if its possible to combine all the meds (ie, menopur, follistim, ganirelix) in a single syringe so I only have to inject once?
@everythingentertaining72902 ай бұрын
How long do we take these medications before the first transfer? And how long after the first transfer? Sorry, totally new to infertility journey. Choosing to go a head with ivf
@MsSassydiva128 ай бұрын
Super helpful thank you! Question does the 1ml equal to 75iu? I got a little confused as it states 2ml vial on the bottle.
@SkiRacerMinnesota2 жыл бұрын
Are there long term health issues associated with IVF? Like breast cancer or issues with ovaries? I’m curious because of all of the hormones involved.
@kimiecampbell7806 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video!! I'm in the process of buying my first round of Menopur. I feel nervous and anxious for some of the really serious side effects...how common are those? Also is it better to take them at night or in the morning?
@kimiecampbell7806 Жыл бұрын
Also the plan is to just do Menopur with IUI or naturally...we don't have the money for IVF...is this also a huge risk? I am 40, eat well, exercise, and am generally healthy.
@elianaruthbatavrahamavinu353Ай бұрын
Curious can you take follistim without wanting to do IVF. Are there contraindications? Will the follistim cause you to release more eggs during each cycle?
@christinaw14225 ай бұрын
Thank God for this video and for you! ❤
@alaweeezy2 жыл бұрын
I’m just a bit confused about why you’re doing IVF after only a few months of trying? Can you please talk about that? Cause all the guidance online says to wait a year. And it’s making me worried that maybe I should do IVF now since it’s been 6 months for me 🥺
@kaianna942 жыл бұрын
If you watch the earlier videos, they explain that they actually tried for a while without documenting it. Also, the amount of time you’re supposed to try before resorting to fertility meds depends on your age. If you’re over 35, they suggest you consult a fertility specialist after 6 months of trying, if you’re younger, many docs will recommend trying for a year first, though some will begin treatment before a year is up. Also, IVF is not the only fertility treatment available. I wouldn’t jump to the conclusion that ivf if necessary quite yet 😁
@janek35312 жыл бұрын
Took me, a healthy 24 year old, 13 months to get pregnant. If you are under 35, 6 months is not very long for trying! And honestly even over 35 isn’t very long, it’s just recommended to get some assistance so you have some more time to work on things. Comment above is great ^^
@elusive_cumulus71522 жыл бұрын
they also made the really good point that they identified an issue - male factor, ie some issues with the sperm, so knowing that, there was no reason to delay treatment any longer because they now know there's a problem. Further to this they made the point that they are in a very privileged position being in the field they're in, which probably lead to easier and quicker access to fertility testing for themselves.
@zen_mindset12 жыл бұрын
It didn't take me long at 35 and 39. Every woman's experience is different.
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
@kaianna94 This exactly!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@zen_mindset12 жыл бұрын
I took raspberry leaf and Chasteberry (Vitex fruit) supplements for both my pregnancies. It worked for me. Of course everybody's results vary. Good luck on your road to baby 2#🥰
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much!!
@bobo5084 Жыл бұрын
We still have some of the injections and injection supplies left over, can we donate them some where?
@mackenziebaglione Жыл бұрын
Hello! My clinic’s protocol is to mix the gonal F into the menopur and injecting them both in 1 shot. Do you think it makes a difference to combine them?
@piglovesasy Жыл бұрын
Which med should I inject first if I need to inject both Menopur and Follistim?
@amandabretch85 Жыл бұрын
This is my third retrieval. I got upped to two vials of Menopur and 75 units extra of the Follistim versus my previous two retrieval’s. Can you tell me why my doctor would do that? Should I be worried? Is that a bad sign?
@amjohnston20082 жыл бұрын
I hate that you're having to go through IVF, but I guess we will go through it together. I had to have emergency surgery Saturday evening for a ruptured ectopic pregnancy. They wound up taking both my tubes because they were both in bad shape. So now IVF is our only option.
@zen_mindset12 жыл бұрын
Try Chasteberry and raspberry leaf. It helped me conceive twice.
@ashlieleavelle2 жыл бұрын
I am so sorry you went through this. Best wishes.
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
Oh I am so so sorry that happened. A ruptured ectopic is one of the few true GYN emergencies and they can be very scary. I hope you have been able to start to process everything, and know we are thinking about you and hoping for a speedy recovery.
@kuroe-chan51906 ай бұрын
If o ly homeopathic worked for everyone 😢 20 yrs I. This god forsaken infertility bs. Finally able to do egg retrieval and do fet later this year. It’s said how so many women are struggling to get pregnant it’s crazy. Also I wish you all the best of luck on your journey to become parents!
@kimv6309 Жыл бұрын
Been through a few rounds (really should’ve asked earlier), and my Menopur final volume, after getting a small drop top of the needle, it’s less one mark under 1 mL … is that ok? This is the one I literally have to watch the video a billion times every time. … looking forward to next round 😅 … and had to double up on Ganirelix on the last day 😅
@ZanetkaPL2 жыл бұрын
You mentioned the antagonist IVF protocol, could you do a video about the different protocols? I have an AMH of 122 (super high) and starting IVF in September.
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
Great idea-we will add that to our list of topics to cover!! Wishing you luck on your IVF journey as well!!
@narsisa6687 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so so much for your video!
@amandabretch85 Жыл бұрын
Can I store my Menopur in the fridge? My boyfriend refuses to drop the AC below 79.
@Karly97257 ай бұрын
This is my exact protocol + HGH, so this is SOSO helpful!
@AliJaeJR Жыл бұрын
How long past fonal F expires can they still be used for?
@melissar1992 Жыл бұрын
The menopur threw me off as one of my meds takes all the diluent the menopur not so. My dosage is 75iu and the little needle only holds 100ml so I only draw up 75ml. I'm injecting in the upper outer butt (my husband is injecting me). I've seen this done and read some online but it does seem that belly button is preferred. I wondered why.
@westnile21 Жыл бұрын
Can anybody explain what exactly this is and what it’s for? Is it like a birth control?
@midgebot862 жыл бұрын
Best of luck! Sending support
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really do appreciate it.
@elyseana112 жыл бұрын
Did you try IUI or go straight to IVF?
@TheDoctorsBjorkman2 жыл бұрын
We did medicated ovulation induction (with letrozole) for 4 cycles and no luck. I really did not want multiples (high risk, and 8-10% chance with letrozole) so ovulation induction made me a little nervous and with IVF I knew I would do a single embryo transfer!!
@elyseana112 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness I am actually in my two week wait right now from my 4th letrozole IUI! Sending positive vibes your way doctor 🥰
@courtneym4355 Жыл бұрын
It is very important.. You are never supposed to recap a needle. There is no need here especially because you are just putting them into the sharps container.
@aliciaarroyo4879 Жыл бұрын
Extremely expensive, my wife’s cost around 25,000 but thanks to insurance and God it was free