If anyone is wondering.
I'm doing long lupron, 10 units in the p.m. I'll continue this throughout my cycle.
Basically, it flares up the estrogen, then supresses it, making it feel like menopause. When the estrogen drops, you'll start to get headaches and hot flahes. Fun stuff!
Lupron acts upon the pituitary gland in the brain to alter the secretion of FSH and LH (the two hormones responsible for egg development and ovulation). Initially, Lupron will cause increased secretion of the two hormones, with a subsequent rise in estrogen secretion. Continual administration of Lupron, however, will lead to a suppression of the pituitary hormones, with subsequent drop in estrogen production. When we perform the baseline ultrasound exam on day 3 of the cycle we assess the degree of suppression by measuring the LH and estradiol levels. Occasionally we cancel a cycle if the estradiol level remains elevated for an extended period. In ART stimulations, Lupron will allow the ovaries to produce more eggs. without the fear of premature ovulation. Microdose Lupron is a low dose preparation that has the ability to stimulate rather than suppress the ovaries. This is used for "poor responders."
Got my info from here: http://www.ivf-indiana.com/education/ivf-patient-info.html
and here: http://www.ivfconnections.com/questions.htm
These are two of my favorite sites for IVF info.
