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Originally Posted by suzyque
Has anyone questioned why we are being medically treated different than all other ivf patient? I still don't understand why we aren't given estrace. Can anyone help me understand???
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Nope. Because I don't believe we are being treated medically different. In fact, I would say 90% of IVF patients aren't given estrace or estrogen supplements, it certainly isn't required. The only things that are required for IVF are ovarian suppression, stimulation, trigger and progesterone. I am wondering why you think you need to be on estrace? Did your doctor recommend or is it something that you think everyone is on?
Since we are on a clinical trial there are certain things that are not allowed (such as acupuncture and aspirin)...other things are allowed that are considered medically necessary (such as Lovenox/Heparin, Folic Acid, etc). So I would think if your doctor thinks that you need estrace than I don't think the study limits that.
I would also say that this study is showing nearly a 75% success rate at our clinic and overall most clinics are showing a HUGE success increase and I don't think any of us are on estrace.
I'm a purist, so why put something in your body that isn't needed??