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liz - June 7th, 2006 4:06 PM

Can anyone give me some input on Gonal F whether it is good or bad?

My re told me today that it might be another way to go other than Clomid. I just finished 2 cycles of Clomid. The first was ok, side effects were not to bad for me. I only produced 1 good follicle, howeve I did not get pg. I began my 2nd cycle last Thurs. This cycle I seem to be having a lot of abdominal pain and cramping. When I went in for my day 11 ultra sound and blood work they discovered I already ovulated. ??? They say it may have been a left over follicle that never developed ??? Didn't realize that was possible. I asked if there was anything else we could try since I was having such bad side effects from the Clomid and she mentioned Gonal F. I also seem to have a cm problem from the Clomid and she said Gonal F does not have that side effect.

If anyone could give me some opinions it would be greatly appreciated. I am stuck, I am not sure what I should be doing. Give Clomid 1 more try or move on to Gonal F?

SHELLY - June 7th, 2006 4:46 PM

HEY LIZ,

I'M GOING ON IT IN JULY. I'M SKIPPING JUNE FOR
MENTAL BREAK. ALL I KNOW IS IT IS VERY EXPENSIVE.
I'M TRYING TO FIND OUT HOW EXPENSIVE.

ANYONE,
HOW EXPENSIVE IF GONAL-F TOO PLEASE....


CAN'T BELIEVE THE TIMING OF YOU MSG LIZ. I
JUST LEARNED I WOULD BE ON GONAL-F TODAY.

THANKS
SHELLY

liz - June 7th, 2006 5:13 PM

Hi Shelly,

Wow that is timing. I am not sure of the cost all I know is my insurance dosen't cover it!

Have you been on Clomid before?

Thanks,
Liz

liz - June 7th, 2006 5:50 PM

Shelly,

I just read in a book I have that Gonal-F ranges from $40 to $100 per ample and usually 5 to 40 amples are used in each cycle.
???

SHELLY - June 7th, 2006 6:08 PM

YEP LIZ.. BEEN ON CLOMID SEVERAL TIMES.
WAS ON IT FOR 3 MTHS STRAIGHT PRIOR TO GOING
TO MY RE WITH ZIP-O LUCK AND THEN MY RE PUT
ME ON IT FOR AN IUI. I DONT THINK HE IS IMPRESSED
WITH THE OUTCOME OF EGGS/FOLLICLES. THE
LAST TIME HE PUT ME ON ANASTRAZOLE OR
ARIMIDEX AND I ONLY HAD ONE EGG GOING INTO
THE IUI THAT WAS AT 19 AND THEY LIKE THEM
TO BE AT LEAST 20 I THINK. LOW AND BEHOLD
HE IS HAVING ME DO THE ANASTRAZOLE THING
AGAIN IN JULY. I'M NOT THAT EXCITED ABOUT IT
SINCE I ONLY HAD 1 OKAY EGG LAST TIME. THIS
IS WHAT THEY SAID I WOULD BE ON IN JULY
ANASTRAZOLE - 1MG TWICE A DAY FOR CD 3-7
GONAL-F OR FOLLISTIM - AMOUNT DET AFTER BW
OVIDREL A COUPLE OF DAYS PRIOR TO IUI
PROMETRIUM ( PROGESTERONE) AFTER THE IUI
I SWEAR THIS STUFF MAKES YOU FEEL LIKE A LITTLE
LAB RAT :o. SOUNDS LIKE A BIT MUCH DON'T YOU
THINK??? HAVE YOU EVER HAD TO DO ALL THESE
MEDS IN ONE CYCLE?? THIS WILL BE MY 3RD IUI
COMING UP.

SHELLY - June 7th, 2006 6:11 PM

LIZ,

YIKES !!!!!!!!
THAT IS GOING TO BE A STRETCH. IF YOUR INSURANCE
WILL NOT COVER IT I BET MINE WON'T EITHER.
THANKS FOR GETTING BACK TO ME ON THIS.
A GOOD THING FOR ME AND THE DH TO TALK
ABOUT AT DINNER TONIGHT :)

LETS JUST KEEP THE FAITH AND JUMP ONE HURTLE
AT A TIME .. I GUESS ;)

SHELLY

FW17 - June 7th, 2006 11:20 PM

I'm starting injections this next cycle. My doctor gave me a scrip for Gonal-F and Follitism and told me to use which ever one was cheaper. He said they were basically the same drug. From my net research it looks like Follitism is about 1/2 the price of Gonal-F.


SHELLY - June 8th, 2006 9:25 AM

HI FW17,

Thanks so much for you message in reference to
the cost of Follistim being less expensive. The
cost on the Gonal-F has me nervous. GREAT to
know there is another option. I tell you this is
a roller coaster ride. It is so great to have ladies
to share this crazy experience :)

Shelly

liz - June 8th, 2006 4:57 PM

Hi FW17 and Shelly,

Thanks for the information on the meds. I will have to ask my re about the follitism. I never heard of that and they never mentioned it before.

pineytopgunn - November 18th, 2006 5:11 PM

Hey Liz,
Yes !! gonal-f is very expensive from a drug store
or a med. supply co. the first month mine cost $2400.00
and the second month it was $4550.00 amd on the second month i had the IUI and got pregnant so i have some gonal-f left if you know anyone who's interested
feel free to email me i have 9 300iu pens never been used i will sell for$675.00 and pray it blesses someone like it did me


baby4us - November 19th, 2006 2:47 PM

Gonal-F is expensive.. butboy does it work.. no side effects for me... Only had tpo gp through two cycles and now have a wonderful little girl... good luck!!!!

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