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(also known as Gonal-f, Bravelle)
Follitropin beta is a hormone identical to follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) produced by the pituitary gland. FSH helps to develop eggs in the ovaries.
Follitropin beta is used as a fertility medicine to develop eggs in women who have not been able to become pregnant because of problems in ovulation. Also, ma... continue
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Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Infertility | 406 |
77% |
| Polycystic Ovarian Synd... | 6 |
100% |
| Infertility, Secondary | 3 |
67% |
| Miscarriage | 2 |
50% |
| Depression - Teen | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 77% (419
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Follistim Reviews
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Took this before 2nd IUI and I developed 4 really nice sized eggs
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Worked on second round. Very happy:)
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I got pregnant with timed BD and Follistim!
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We were able to retrieve 9 eggs the 1st time and 22 the 2nd.
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Follistim worked great for me. It stimulated well. I had 11 eggs and all 11 were timed right to be retrived. All 11 of mine were matured.
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On day 6 of the injections. Going to a higher dose tomorrow. Higher Dose worked! 2 folicles!!
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Started on 10/8/07. Helped produce the most follies I've EVER had! Love the smaller needle, too.
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Ensure it's at room temp or it stings. injection slowly-less sting
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The first round didn't work, I'm not sure what is next
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No side effects at all and it got me my TWINS!
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Got 28 eggs 1st cycle with 2 transfered and 5 frozen, got 34 eggs 2nd time, 19 mature, 17 are fertilized, and hoping to transfer soon!
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Just started this round and will have an IUI again. Hoping for the best.
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Gonal F
***Still Available**** - Just wanted to let everyone know again that this is still available. If I can't sell it I will just donate it to my RE's cl... [More] -
Gonal F vs. Clomid
I was on follistim, but it was not as bad as clomid. Now I don't know about the hyperstimulation, but as for side effects, clomid was way worse. [More] -
Gonal-F Shots
I did the Bravelle injections for 6 days and I found that it hurt less if it was injected into my thigh when I was standing up. Good luck [More] -
gonal f versus follistim aq
NO IDEA GIRL . SORRY I COULDNT GIVE YOU ANY INFO. [More] -
gonal f versus follistim aq
I started gonal f today..I think it's harder to use than follistim aq and it was alot more painful somehow I don't know what I did wrong.. [More]
