Advice when and how to move from IUI to IVF?

knottie82abec360f9990b5

Hi. 

Im 36 years old and my last FSH level was 19.5 in April via blood test. I did test more recently (a few weeks ago)with the Mira and it said my FSH was 24.5. My husband is 35 and he has passed all the fertility tests with flying colors. We have done 2 full cycles of IUI with leteazole. Our first cycle was with clomid and was not able to proceed to IUI. I’m prettt sure this most recent cycle was not successful, but will know for sure Tuesday. I’m having a hard time with all of this. I’ve been very emotional and feel like a failure. When should I speak to my doctor about the next steps? I haven’t seen or spoken personally to my doctor since she canceled my first round of IUI. I’m afraid my eggs are the problem. I think maybe we need to moved to the next step and have them really assess the quality of my eggs. I don’t want to be too pushy so I don’t know what to do. I also don’t want to wait 3 more rounds before we move to the next step. That’s just seems like a waste of money to move to something more expensive, might be better to put the cost of the next 3 or 4 IUI towards IVF. I’m also worried because time is not on my side. I feel the older I am the more complicated it will all be. There is also the issue of medical condition which increase in the possibility of being passed down as both my husband and my age increase.  Should I wait and start my next round of meds next week , should I speak up to my doctor?

Insurance is not an issue here as my insurance is covering nothing. 

I appreciate anyone’s and everyone’s advice. Thanks 

nken20

I had 2 cycles of artificial insemination but both of them failed. It's been a rollercoaster ride until a doctor advised us to have IVF both for egg and sperm donation since my husband is also infertile. We undergone IVF with Dunya in North Cyprus from out of pocket. Luckily, I only need one round of IVF to get pregnant. I now have a 4-year-old son. It's never too late, dear. I know how overwhelming this situation is but hang in there.

nken20

The best thing you can do is contact your trusted IVF clinic and ask for information about the transition. Only them can provide you the customized advice base on your situation. At the moment, find the right clinic for you, the most suitable one. Call them and ask every concern you have including the costs.