Should I Continue Estrogen For IVF Inspite Of Having Stroke And Headache?
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : Take estrogen and cronin(progestrone vaginally ) for IVF . I hit my head on a pole , dis not lose conscious but it really hurt , swelled .. Painful  corner top of head over eye. .. I went to ER on 5/5 ct scan normal that was one day after head injury becauae i was a little lightheaded and nausea. Went to see neurogoloist and he said all was fine.  About a few days  later I was just sitting down and saw a flash of light corner of eye for about a minute then a quick blurry vision then normal.  Its about 21/2 weeks alter saw another neuro just to be safe cause i have migraine  symptoms for 2 days  i aaw him today and he said something quickly that has now making me feel very nervous . He said all is fine but told him about the flash and he said well if you got the flash and on estrogen usually i would say stop because it can be stroke? But i need to take estrogen for ivf procedure. He says dont worry inshould be fine.  I am now home relaxing have not had any auroas but migraine possibly from horomones . What is this stroke that maybe be possible? Should i be innthe hospital ? So confused . Is there something serious ?
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Estrogen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply
1. I want to know how much estrogen are you taking and how long you have been prescribed estrogen.
2. Have you undergone embryo transfer already ? If yes when.
3. Please send more details of injections and medicines you are taking for IVF
I would reply in detail after seeing your response to these details.
Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
IVF and infertility Specialist
                                    
                            Estrogen
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
Following is my reply
1. I want to know how much estrogen are you taking and how long you have been prescribed estrogen.
2. Have you undergone embryo transfer already ? If yes when.
3. Please send more details of injections and medicines you are taking for IVF
I would reply in detail after seeing your response to these details.
Regards
Dr. Mahesh Koregol
IVF and infertility Specialist
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                                      Dr.  Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
                                
 
                                    1) taking 8mg of estrace daily for 5 weeks and cronoin 8% 2day vaginally 
2) had embryo transfer last thursday so its 8 days post transfer
No other meds .. Waiting to test blood on tueday for pregnancy. I know the risk os stroke with estrogen also very rare .. But scary. I have no medical history . 128 pounds 5'6 inches tall , getting headaches like i used 6 years ago before i went into early mrnopause. I suffered migraines but now they are back. Going for mri brain tonorrow
                            2) had embryo transfer last thursday so its 8 days post transfer
No other meds .. Waiting to test blood on tueday for pregnancy. I know the risk os stroke with estrogen also very rare .. But scary. I have no medical history . 128 pounds 5'6 inches tall , getting headaches like i used 6 years ago before i went into early mrnopause. I suffered migraines but now they are back. Going for mri brain tonorrow
                                    Brief Answer:
continue
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I don't see any problem. Continue estrogen till beta hCG results. The chances of stroke are not very high.
If beta hCG is negative then you stop estrogen.
Regards
                                    
                            continue
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I don't see any problem. Continue estrogen till beta hCG results. The chances of stroke are not very high.
If beta hCG is negative then you stop estrogen.
Regards
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr.  Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
                                
 
                                    Once beta is positive i continue estrogen fdir 12 weeks.. But my concern is with headaches/migraines after concussuon or due to estrogen 
                                
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
continue
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If beta hCG is ppositive you can still continue along with low molecular weight heparin injections. these prevent chances of abortion as well as stroke.
                                    
                            continue
Detailed Answer:
Hi
If beta hCG is ppositive you can still continue along with low molecular weight heparin injections. these prevent chances of abortion as well as stroke.
 Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
                              
                            
                                  
                                      Dr.  Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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