Medications and abbreviations.

Here's some information about the medication I'll be on:

Lupron - Lupron is given in IVF cycles according to patient specific protocols usually the "luteal Lupron" or "flare" protocols. Initially, Lupron stimulates the pituitary to release FSH (flare effect) within 7-10 days, however, Lupron will inhibit the production of gonadotropin releasing hormone. Since GnRH is required to cause the pituitary to produce FSH and LH, Lupron essentially "shuts down" the bodies reproductive hormone system.

Gonal F - Gonal–f is a highly pure, recombinant form of human follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH), which is the hormone responsible for stimulating the production of egg-containing follicles in women and sperm in men. Gonal–f is most commonly used in infertility treatments such as Ovulation Induction (OI) and Advanced Reproductive Technologies (ART), such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). If you are undergoing OI or ART, Gonal–f may be used to supplement or replace naturally-occurring FSH and help you produce eggs.

Menopur - MENOPUR is a highly purified mixture of human follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) activity, the most important hormones for inducing the growth of the follicles that produce ova (eggs). As a human menopausal gonadotropin (hMG), MENOPUR is classified as a “menotropin.” Menotropins—injectable hormones that control the reproductive function—are one of the most widely used types of infertility medication. MENOPUR has undergone additional steps for purification. This state-of-the-art purification process results in fewer injection site reactions and less discomfort for the patient.


Abbreviations: (I'll keep adding as I think of more)

U/S - Ultrasound
B/W- Bloodwork
WR - Walter Reed
ER - Egg Retrieval
ET - Egg Transfer
MFI - Male Factor Infertility
BCP - Birth Control Pills
HPT - Home Pregnancy Test
PIO - Progesterone in Oil