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mrspotatohead91mrspotatohead91 member
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Hi Ladies! I've been lurking for about a week to try to get the hang of the board. I have PCOS and Hashimotos along with several other random autoimmune disorders. Stopped BCP in August 2013, got pregnant in November but didn't know until started miscarrying and haven't O'd since. Two unmonitored rounds of clomid this fall (now I know from lurking that could have gone totally wrong) and started with an RE in November. We just finished our first TI cycle with letrazole and trigger with BFN. I start letrazole again tonight. RE is giving us the option of TI or IUI this cycle. Any thoughts/feelings/recommendations one way or the other? Thanks ladies!
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  • emmuffyemmuffy member
    No thoughts or advice, but welcome! Unfortunately, there's been a lot of drama at TB lately, and some people have left for another site, but there are still some lovely ladies here who will be able to give you lots of guidance. GL

    Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).

    We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).

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  • mrspotatohead91mrspotatohead91 member
    Thanks ladies! I noticed the drama while lurking but clearly don't know what went on. Still happy to be here (not really but you know what I mean!) I appreciate your kind words and advice! @emmuffy‌ @Rumbera28‌
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  • mrspotatohead91mrspotatohead91 member
    Should also mention HSG was normal as was SA.
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  • Lthompson0525Lthompson0525 member
    Welcome!!
    TTC since September 2013.
    History:
    -anovulatory from 2/2014-8/2014. Used provera prescribed by GYN to induce bleeding.
    -9/2014- 1st appointment with REI
    -9/2014-11/2014-two cycles of Femara, one unmedicated cycle. Femara stopped due to side effects.
    -12/2014-clomid & ovidrel= BFN
    -1/2015- started cycle #2 of clomid (50 mg), went for mid cycle scan twice and follicles were not responding as hoped. Started on mid cycle climbed 100mg for 5 more days.
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  • SND1231SND1231 member

    PP gave great advice but I wanted to say welcome! Good luck!


    Married: 12/15/2012    TTC: 08/2014
    Husband: 26 SA: normal
    Me: 23 Low AMH and damaged ovaries due to chemotherapy.
    No AF or O in 3 years. HSG showed a slight T shaped uterus.

    High Risk OB 9/29- got the ok to get pregnant.
    RE Appt:  10/28/ U/S showed follicles, but also small damaged ovaries.
    B/W results CD0: all normal except low AMH at 1.3
    Cycle 1-November (TI)- Femera 2.5mg, 2mg Estradoil, and Trigger=BFN
    Cycle 2-December (TI)- Femera 2.5 mg ,4mg Estradoil, and Trigger= No O
    Cycle 3-January (TI)- Femera 5 mg, 2mg Estra    doil, and Trigger=


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  • mrspotatohead91mrspotatohead91 member
    Thanks everyone! Looking forward to getting to know you all @SND1231‌ @Lthompson0525‌ @bluejoan @bluefairy5 @cinzink‌
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  • Remylove1011Remylove1011 member
    Welcome! I agree with PP's on TI versus IUI. Like  @bluefairy5 my RE has advised to TI the night of our IUI and the day after. Since we are dealing with MFI it may not help a ton, but hey it can't hurt!
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  • scgirl89scgirl89 member
    PP gave some great answers. Welcome to the board, so sorry about your loss. Good luck to you




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  • BunnyBerryBunnyBerry member
    With a normal SA, it's really up to you. Typically, chances are maximized with a trigger and IUI for timing and in case there is any cervical factor, plus way more sperm get there with IUI than with TI even for couples with a normal SA. However, if you're paying OOP or just find IUI to be too much extra pressure/invasion at the moment, chances with TI are not much lower, so it does make sense to try TI a couple times until you get a BFP or feel ready to move on to IUI.
    January 3T Siggy Challenge - New Year's Resolutions
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    Me (29), DH (30) TTC actively 54 55+ cycles | All BFNs
    MFI (low everything) | Endo Stage 1 & Stenotic Cervix (treated) | PCO
    Married - July 2008 | Started TTC - Jan 2009 | RE Visit #1 - Mar 2014 
    IUI #1 ICI #1 - June | IUI #1.1 Laparoscopy - Aug
    IUIs #1.2, 2, 3 - Sept, Oct, Nov (Letrozole) - BFNs 
    IUI #4 - Dec (Bravelle) | IUI #5 - Dec/Jan (Bravelle) - 5 follies + TI - BFNs
    IUI #5.1 - Jan (Bravelle) Cancelled 
    Planning to start IVF in March!
    ***All Welcome***
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  • hardlyhannahhardlyhannah member
    No advice, but I think everyone else has that covered pretty well. Just wanted to say welcome and good luck!

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  • theholmanherdtheholmanherd member
    Welcome and good luck!
    Love 2010 | Marriage 2011 | TTC #1 since 2012
    PCOS | Anovulatory | Metformin + Letrozole
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  • typo31typo31 member
    Welcome and best of luck to you!

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  • ShaunteeShauntee member
    Welcome!!!
    Me-33 DH-36.
    Married 11/10 TTC 11/10
    06/11- diagnosed with PCOS 
    7/11- D&C and benched for a year 
    9/12-4/13-6 rounds of 50 mg Clomid- no sucess 
    6/13- new doc
    7/13-4/14- 6 more rounds of Clomid. 50 mg and then stepped up to 100mg- no success 
    5/14-7/14- took break waiting for new insurance 
    7/14-new insurance= new doc- actually a RE!!!! 
    7/14-HSG and blood test good-PCOS confirmed by new doc 
    10/14 looking forward to 1st IUI w/ Menopur. Blood Test= Negative
    11/14- IUI #2     w/ Menopur- Blood Test= Negative
    1/15- IUI # 3 w/     Menopur- Blood Test= Negative
    2/15- Self Benched this cycle
    3/15/15-Suprise BFP on natural cycle!!!! EDD-11/16/15

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  • mrspotatohead91mrspotatohead91 member
    Thank you for the warm welcome! We still have a little time to decide between TI and IUI. I think I am leaning towards the combo several People suggested.
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  • tiffmich08tiffmich08 member

    Hi! Welcome!! I'm new here too! I've been doing IUI and TI as well. Will have IUI #3 tomorrow! Good luck on your journey! :)

     

    Me: 34 (all tests normal) DH: 35 (all tests normal)
    Married 2013 
    TTC since October 2013 
    First RE visit after TTC naturally-Oct 2014
    HSG test Oct 2014-no blockage
    Non medicated IUI #1-Nov 2014-BFN
    Letrozole 5MG and Trigger Shot IUI #2-Dec 2014-BFN
    No Change in Meds-IUI #3-Jan 2014-Currently in TWW
     
     
     
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  • LindseyM2012LindseyM2012 member
    I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so sorry you find yourself here, but welcome. So glad you're seeing an RE and getting proper monitoring. As far as TI vs. IUI goes, it can be a very personal decision. How was your husband's SA? From my understanding, if there is no MFI issues IUI only increases chance of conception vs TI by a negligible amount. Therefore, it is not considered medically necessary unless there are issues with CM killing the sperm or a uterus shape issue. Some people prefer to keep the intimacy that TI allows for, but others prefer to get the extra 1-2% better odds that IUI may provide (if there is no MFI, CM or uterus shape issues).

    Best of luck to you in your decision!

    Me: 28  MH:35

    Married September 2012. TTC since September 2013

    June 2014 - Dx w/ significant PCOS and referred to RE.

    July/August 2014 - Testing complete: Testosterone & AMH very high, FSH slightly high, Vitamin D low, tubes and lining all lovely. DH SA: A+

    Cycle 1 (Nov 2014): 2.5 mg Letrozole/Ovidrel/TI = BFN

    Cycle 2 (Dec 2014): 5 mg Letrozole/Ovidrel/TI - BFN

    Cycle 3 (Jan 2015): 5mg Letrozole/Ovidrel/TI - BFN

    WTF consult scheduled for 1/29

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  • mrspotatohead91mrspotatohead91 member
    Thanks for the info! We were told the SA looked really good. Has anyone had their CM tested? What is that process like?
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