The question
Dr Sher, I was supposed to start IVF in December. My Provera IVF protocol is birth control, followed by stims and antagonist, and trigger with HCG (10,000).
However, I did not get my period (Cycle Day 40 today) and my RE has prescribed Provera to induce the bleed.
Are there any concerns from taking this medication before starting an IVF cycle? I'm 37 with DOR and unexplained infertility. I could not find much from your blog on this.
Answer from Dr. Geoffrey Sher
No real concern at all. However, make certain that you are not pregnant before taking Provera. Do a urine pregnancy test!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
I am attaching online links to two E-books that I recently co-authored with my partner at SFS-NY (Drew Tortoriello MD) for your reading pleasure:
- From In Vitro Fertilization to Family: A Journey with Sher Fertility Solutions (SFS)
http://sherfertilitysolutions.com/sher-fertility-solutions-ebook.pdf
2. “Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Unexplained IVF Failure: The Immunologic Link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iYKz-EkAjMqwMa1ZcufIloRdxnAfDH8L/view
General information only, not medical advice for your own situation. For that, book a consultation.