Anyone else feel like IUI are a waste of time?

NYC1216

I dont know why I feel this way.  I feel like I am just going through the IUIs just to say we went tried before IVF.  I am ready to start IVF next month but DH wants to try one more IUI with injectables and then IVF after the New Year.  I just feel like I am wasting my time!!

yogisunam

Looking back the Clomid/IUIs were a complete waste of time and resources. I didn't mine the inject/IUIs as I felt they were dry runs for IVF. Because the RE saw how I responded she was able to better predict for my IVF without risk of over or understimming.

But they did take a good bit of pressure off, and allowed us to have enjoyable sex rather than timed intercourse, which just sounds unfun.

 

NYC1216

That is very true.  They will give me an idea of how I respond to the meds.  I didnt think about that . . . . .  Thanks!

shipoopiisforme

i would do an iui with injectables before we moved on to ivf just b/c even if it isn't successful your re will have a better idea on how you respond to the drugs.

Fundoh21

shipoopiisforme:

i would do an iui with injectables before we moved on to ivf just b/c even if it isn't successful your re will have a better idea on how you respond to the drugs.

I agree with this. In addition, if you are using insurance for IF, your insurance may require a minimum of 3 injectible/IUI before they will cover IVF...mine did.

Dragonfly1226

shipoopiisforme:

i would do an iui with injectables before we moved on to ivf just b/c even if it isn't successful your re will have a better idea on how you respond to the drugs.

This. Plus I know three people IRL who now have healthy babies as a result of IUIs. They do work for some ladies  

Good luck! 

waitwhat

I had the same feeling towards IUI but like the others said, it is a good test run with the drugs.  We had to decide between another IUI with injectibles or IVF, and I just couldn't go through another IUI.  That said, it is also pretty overwhelming to jump to IVF.  Best of luck.