Thank you, thank you, thank you........for all the prayers, they worked!!!! We have 7 follicles that were measurable today! They are no where near ready but at least they have decided they want to participate! The nurse also mentioned that the lining of the uterus looked awesome which indicates the horomones are working. I am still waiting on the bloodwork results which measures my estradiol levels.
Estradiol is a hormone that stimulates the lining of the uterus, causing the lining to grow, and to make itself ready for embryo arrival. Estradiol is tied into pregnancy by it's method of production: oocytes (eggs) contain follicles. These developing follicles contain 'granulosa cells'. These granulosa cells synthesize the estradiol and release it into the blood circulation. This means that more follicles produce more estradiol. This helps measure how many follicles are actively developing. The longer they continue to develop, the longer the estradiol level continues. As they develop, the level continues to rise. This rise can further indicate that the oocyte within the follicles is reaching its maturity.
I will send the remainder of the update once I hear from the nurse on the levels. Thanks for all your continued support and prayers!!!
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