I used 2 rounds of this medication with absolutely no success. doesn't work.
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T | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/6/2021
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I would rather use a regular syringe because they are very inconvenient. Poked myself three more times than I should have because it kept running out
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/25/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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Not working for Endometriosis
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Leighmt | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2014
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 2.3
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Using this drug for the 3 rd time for an IUI. No pregnancy yet. Keeping fingers crossed this time works. If not we have to consider IVF.
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DB | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/24/2014
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 3.7
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I tried this medication for the first time this month and was planning to do IUI. However; on day 9 of my cycle, the medicine caused me to ovulate early (doctor said it happens in 10% of women). Guess, I will have to try again next month.
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abc | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.0
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I'm 42 and wanted to get pregnant. I took 150 units of follistim and had about 8 follicles. Did IUI. Now I am pregnant with quintuplets. I am very scared. I've been in a daze the last 4 days.
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dee | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/27/2013
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 4.7
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First round I developed 14 mature follicles and the second round the RE decreased dose by half and I had 4 mature follicles. We conceived with our first attempt of an IUI. We were VERY pleased
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/19/2012
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 5.0
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Very easy to use. Have used twice; one successful pregnancy and one miscarriage. Currently using for a third time; hoping for success again.
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canwedothis | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/26/2011
Condition: Infertility associated with the Lack of Ovulation
Overall rating 5.0
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I used Follistim for three cycles, increasing the dose each time. My third round started at 150 units per day and it got me pregnant. I will definitley be using Follistim when we're ready to try for #2.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/21/2011
Condition: Infertility associated with the Lack of Ovulation
Overall rating 2.7
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I tried two rounds of this medication- very easy to use,just no help to me as of yet....i did not have any side effects either time. i would try this again if my doc recommends it. i stopped only because i was becoming frustrated with the results(or lack there of)
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | Patient
10/20/2010
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 5.0
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We got pregnant the first time we used follistim. U was very happy with it. We have a baby boy.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/2/2010
Condition: Infertility associated with the Lack of Ovulation
Overall rating 2.7
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shann1003 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/23/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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Whats the pricing for this treatment? Can I do the treatment in my own home?
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2009
Condition: Stimulation of Ovarian Follicle
Overall rating 4.7
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I have PCOS. I have been through years of trying to have a baby! First Clomid and IUI Second time Clomid and IUI...Third time Menopur and IVF...Fourth time Follistim and IVF. Out of everything Follistim has stimulated the most...With just the Menopur I only got 12 eggs (only 6 mature)...With Follistim I got 21 eggs!!! It was easy to use and I had no side effects (besides completely normal hormonally emotional issues) I would say it was pretty effective but am still waiting on the blood tests for confirmed pregnancy!Read More Read Less
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spookenfor | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/7/2009
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 3.7
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I used the pen and i didn't like it.It was akward to hold and you had to make sure to write down how much you used and sometime had to do multiple injections to receive proper dosage.I would have much rather used a regular needle and vial.
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anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/13/2009
Condition: Stimulation of Ovarian Follicle
Overall rating 4.0
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I have always had irregular periods and was diagnosed with PCOS. We tried clomid first, two rounds, with no success. Then we tried Follistim + HCG and I am now pregnant with twins. The hardest thing for me was the injections, it would really help if this was available in pill form. Other than that there were several blood tests every week to see if my dose needed adjustment and transvaginal ultrasounds (weekly) to make sure the follicles were growing. I think having a good doctor who will monitor you closely will make a big difference in the success of this treatment.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/19/2009
Condition: Infertility associated with the Lack of Ovulation
Overall rating 3.7
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well im taking this medication because im trying to have a baby and i cant not get pragnat i try so many this and till this point nothing has work!!!!!!!!!!
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/31/2009
Condition: Stimulation of Ovarian Follicle
Overall rating 2.3
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I used this medication for four cycles and had no success. It is easy to use but I had to record how much I use each time.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/23/2008
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 4.7
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This medication worked for me (have PCOS)...we used this in conjunction with IUI and we have a healthy baby boy as a result. My only complaint...don't know what is left in pen.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2008
Condition: Ovary Follicle Stimulation for Assisted Fertility Procedures
Overall rating 4.3
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The medicine worked, with no problems using it. My only complaint is that it doesn't tell you how much is left of the medicine, so you have to keep track of how much you used, versus how much the vial contained.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/9/2008
Condition: Infertility associated with the Lack of Ovulation
Overall rating 2.3
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I used 2 rounds of this medication with absolutely no success. doesn't work.
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