TTC after 35

From HSG to IVF

Well, 1 week ago I had an HSG done. Things looked good so I was able to see an RE the same day and we discussed options.

1) insemination - 3-5 % chande of pregnancy

2) IVF - 20% chance of pregnancy

Unfortunately I was too far along in my cycle to have anything else done this month. So I have to wait until next cycle begins ( approx Oct.6) to be tested again and starts meds.

Can anyone enlighten me on what to expect??

Carrie 

 

Re: From HSG to IVF

  • That's great you get to move ahead so quickly. IVF definitely has a higher success rate than IUI because it is a much more involved procedure where they actually mix the sperm with the eggs, watch the eggs potentially mature to embryos and then put them back in the uterus. With IUI they just shoot the sperm up there to get it closer and hope that they connect.

     With IVF you'll be getting bloodwork and ultrasounds done every few days to monitor your progress since you'll be on quite a few meds.  My IVFs I had to take lupron, menopur, follistim, novarel, PIO, crinone and two pills after the egg retrieval. With the egg retrieval they put you under anesthesia and you will have some bleeding/discomfort after but should only last for about that day. They typically do the transfer anywhere from 3-5 days after the retrieval.

     I did an IVF 2 years ago that resulted in my beautiful daughter. We are now TTC #2 and did an IVF in August that didn't work, so keeping fingers crossed we get blessed yet again in the near future.

     Best of luck to you!

  • Melanie - Thanks for the information. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

    carrie

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  • What is your diagnosis? It seems a little strange that you would go from an okay HSG straight to IVF.
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