In Vitro Fertilization Protocols
IVF drug protocols are used to make a woman produce multiple egg follicles. The protocol that is selected is chosen on the basis of the patients age, her hormonal status and the reserve of eggs in her ovaries. Protocols are designed to produce a maximal number of eggs in a low responding patient and to prevent overstimulation of the patient that is anticipated to be overly responsive to medications.

Currently Used Protocols
1. Luteal Phase Lupron: The medication starts one week after ovulation. Gonadotropins are started during the patient's period.

2. Microdose Lupron Flare: A very low dose of Lupron (1/400 the normal dosage) is started on day two or three of the menstrual flow. Gonadotropins are taken along with Lupron.

3. Luteal Phase Discontinue Lupron: is taken in regular dosage starting one week after ovulation and terminated with the menstrual flow. Ovarian stimulation is accomplished with gonadotropins only.

4. Parlodil Rebound Protocol: Parlodil and Lupron are started one week after ovulation and continued to the 10th day of the cycle. They are stopped and stimulation with gonadotropins is started at that time.

5. The New European Protocol: Please refer to our developments section to learn more about this new protocol.

6. The Birth Control Pill/Lupron/Gonadotropin Protocol: Used in patients that are likely to be overly high responders, as in those patients who have polycystic ovaries. Birth Control Pills can be used in place of Lupron in certain clinical situations and are an excellent adjunct in preparing the ovaries to be stimulated.

7. The Norethindrone/Lupron/Gonadotropin Protocol: is used to start patients on day one or two of the menstrual cycle

8. The Natural Cycle IVF