A female asked:

Estrogen level high at 1094 in wk 6 of ivf pregnancy. does this affect gender development of brain and sex organs of fetus? should i decrease estrogen

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Dr. Kathryn Leenhouts
32 years experience
Follow instructions: Best follow your infertility specialist's instructions. Because of the medications you received to stimulate ovulation, it is not unusual for your estrogen levels to be high.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
I am currently 11 weeks pregnant thru IVF and was told to stop all estrogen and progesterone.Is it safe to stop? And when does the placenta take over?
Dr. Jeff Livingston
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Now: By 11-12 weeks the placenta is producing its own progesterone. This is why you were directed to stop the hormonal supplementation. As always follow yo... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Taking 81mf baby asprin because on estrogen and progestrone for 3 months ok? Ivf treatment , so scared of stroke or clot. No history just precaution
Dr. Jane Van Dis
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: Baby aspirin, 85mg is definitely safe. Be sure to discuss with your doctor, but that dose is very low.
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Dr. Martin Morell
Rheumatology 31 years experience
Such dose is adequate for platelet aggregation inhibition.
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Can estrogen injections during IVF be responsible for lower abdominal pain ?
Dr. William Hamilton
Obstetrics and Gynecology 36 years experience
Yes.: This may be an. Indication of ovarian cyst formation and should be evaluated by a physician.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Ivf stimulation going on. Day 2 of period follicles 22, estrogen 103. Day 3 estrogen 202 (after 150 menopur 150 gonal f). Is this average, good, low?
Dr. Derek Haas
Specializes in Fertility Medicine
Good: Are you saying they measured 22 different follicles? That's a lot. You're very early on in the process so it's hard to predict. At the very least t... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
How successful is the estrogen patch (starting from day 21 before the IVF cycle)?
Dr. Yvette Westford
Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience
Very: Estradiol patches are very effective at delivering the necessary drug for building up the uterine lining to receive an embryo.
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