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Why Is Luprid Injection Advised When Trying For Pregnancy?

Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015

Question: Hi..my lmp was 27 apr..i was given hcg shot n 5 may and then n 7 ..i was called fr iui..my dormant follicle size ws 19 then.i hav been advised fr progest dose vaginally fr 14 days starting 8 may and then luprid injection on 12/13/14 may. Is the process gng n right directio? And wat is luprid used for. Please advise

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is going in a right direction.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Thanks for trusting us about your health care.
I can understand your concern here.
Yes,your process of IUI is going in a right direction.
Luprid injection is usually used to prevent premature LH surge so the premature ovulation.
It helps attending the larger size of follicle( so the chances of pregnancy are more).
Hopefully it is found useful, feel free to discuss more questions.
Good luck.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Thanks XXXXXXX A follow-up question -

But shouldn't ovulation/follicle rupture have happened by now. Then y this injection now to have good follicle size? Also, doc asked to maintain relations on 8/9 may. And haven't done post that :( So is there still an uncertainty that 19mm follicle hasn't ruptured. Doc asked me to get blood test done on 20 may to confirm pregnancy. I know I should be patient but too many thoughts running over. Please advise. Appreciate your help!!

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Luprid given to prevent early ovulation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

Sorry for the long delay in my response!
Luprid injection usually given 5-6 days before the expected LH surge, so the ovulation.
As your follicle size is only 19 mm, they want to increase the size of follicle.
They control the ovulation till the folfollicle reach the appropriate size(22-24mm) before rupture, to facilitate fertilization.
They prevent hyperovulation also.
They want good follicle rupture before insemination of sperm.
I can understand your anxiety and concern.
If you want further information kindly ask further.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (20 minutes later)

Thanks XXXXXXX I understand now that it is a part of the whole process and no exception :) So should me and my husband be still having contact. Doc advised us for 8/9 may and thought that's it. And din't get engaged as he is out of station. Will this be an issue? And can I still do blood test on 20 May. Pls advise.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can contact with your husband.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,

You are most welcome.
If you had contact on 8/9may( most fertile days) than you should go for a blood test on 20 th may.
Yes you can contact with your husband and their is no issue in it.
Hopefully found useful, feel free to discuss more.
Good luck.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad