Stopping Clomid, starting letrozole and IUI, but need a break.

MARISAV77

AF came yesterday after my 2nd round of clomid and HCG trigger shots (for a total of 4 rounds, I did 2 rounds in 2012, stupidly with my OB who did not monitor me). I called my RE's office and left a message with her nurse that I wanted to switch to letrozole because I do not like the abdominal weight gain and bloat I've noticed since taking Clomid the last 2 times and also the possibility of Clomid thinning my lining (It's been nice and thick with the last 2 ultrasounds, so no effects yet). The nurse called me back later in the day and said my RE would switch me to letrozole but would recommend starting IUI with it also. Which I am fine with, I actually was thinking of just jumping into IUI instead of continuing with TI. 

I feel like my body needs a break and I need to get myself healthy again and drop the 15 pounds I have gained since my wedding in September. I also feel like since September our focus has just been on trying to have a baby, instead of enjoying being newlyweds. I think mentally I'm exhausted too, thinking of getting pregnant is always on my mind! Anyone else feel like this at some point and took a break from everything? I think our plan will be to stop all treatments for 3 months and start IUI in June. My insurance will not cover IUI, so 3 months will give us plenty of time to save money for it. I have to call the financial officer tomorrow to ask about the cost, but for those of you who have gone through IUI how much did you have to pay out of pocket if your insurance doesn't pay for it? 

on42

We paid out of pocket for our IUI, but I can't recall how much it all was, maybe around $500. 

I have to say, I took a break after only one IUI cycle (with letrozole and hCG trigger), and I don't regret it. I immediately felt a huge weight off my shoulders, and I just so happened to get pregnant on top of it - spontaneously. 

My rule has always been to listen to my body, and that has never ever led me wrong. xo 

sas2551

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We did 3 IUI's and all (including meds) were out of pocket. I think cost depends a bit on how much you are monitored, but similarly to you- I did letrozol ($3) with overdril trigger shot ($140, but can probably get cheaper), ultrasound on CD 12 + sperm processing + IUI =$695, so all up around $840 per cycle. Oh and as for taking a break- I had been on 4 continuous medicated cycles (2 IUI's with TI+ meds inbetween), but after so burned out trying and getting depressed took a month off everything and took a vacation then did 3rd IUI, but had worst follicle response- only one mature and DH's sperm count was lower than usual (around 8 mill I think), and that was our BFP! - I really think the break helped

ksgsmu

My  IUI's were expensive due to the Meds ( I needed more to stimulate)

Outside of the Meds totally OOP ( somewhere between 1500-2000)
Monitoring appointments cost me about 180 each ( 3-5x per cycle)
The actual IUI including sperm wash( 500)
Blood work 120 each (3-5x per cycle)

HeathernSteven

Fortunately mine were covered but I saw the the costs and it would cost between 4-600, not sure if that included meds or not, I don't remeber. there is also the OOP Meds coordinator that might be able to help.

MARISAV77

Thank you ladies for the info. I spoke with the finance officer and she told me the total cost for everything would be $700. My insurance was covering the ultrasounds and medications for timed intercourse, but won't cover anything related to IUI. I asked the finance officer are the ultrasounds and medications coded differently when they are related to IUI and she said yes. Ugh, I don't know why my insurance can't cover the ultrasounds and medications like they were before, if I am paying OOP for the actual IUI. It doesn't make any sense to me.