OOP Clomid + monitoring costs?

krayola99

DH and I have just started looking into RE appointments, procedures, etc. vs. contemplating acupuncture and alternative treatment vs. waiting it out further. We are currently in month 11, but only cycle 5 of TTC (with charting). 

An initial consultation appointment with an RE seems to range from $250 to $350 around here(!) and no infertility appointments, tests, or procedures are covered by our insurance.

I'm speculating that Clomid will be the next step, since I have looong cycles (currently on CD 88 without ovulation), and I was wondering how much a Clomid cycle costs including ultrasound monitoring so that we have an idea of what to expect?

Many thanks in advance.

ams8099

Before any treatment, you will have several blood tests, possibly a endometrial biopsy, and an HSG. You're husband will also have a SA. 

U/S & B/W runs around $300-$400. Clomid itself isn't too pricey.

williaw

I asked my RE how much treatments with monitoring, bloodwork, etc. would run OOP and she told me to expect something around $2,000-$3,000 a cycle.

Edit: Here's somthing from my RE's website:

Infertility Treatment

The cost of a monitoring cycle for ovulation induction with insemination varies based on the individual patient?s treatment plan. The average cost ranges from $1800 - $2400. Pre-screening and medications are not included in this price. If your insurance carrier covers infertility diagnosis and testing, many of these services may be covered.

 

krayola99

Wow, that's crazy!!  Would've never imagined that it could cost so much.  Thanks for your inputs, ladies.  While I was waiting for responses, I also did some googling and found this to use as reference: 

https://www.advancedfertility.com/fertility-treatment-costs.htm

Wow.. I had no idea.. 

williaw

Check out my RE's website:

https://www.artprogramal.com/

They have a lot of good info as well as some pricing.

DaniLovesPink

Clomid is like $5 or so at Wal-Mart.  I don't know about the rest of it, though.  I know acupuncture/alternative medicine tends to be much more affordable.

ashleyann82

I think it really depends on your area.  My RE charges $175 for the initial visit. Other than that I don't know any other costs but you should sit down with someone at your office and talk about costs before you make your plan.

krayola99

Thanks for your thoughts.  Still trying to get over the sticker shock.. 

gymnst1013

My entire IUI cycle including Clomid, b/w, u/s, wash and insemination was $700.  Now I did only have 1 u/s - each additional would have been another $240.

NurseMommy458

I am in the middle of my first Clomid cycle now. I can tell you of my expenses so far, but they are not complete. I have chosen to do as much of my treatments with my OB as I can due to being OOP.

1st: You will probably need provera to bring on a period: $4 at walmart/CVS

2nd: Clomid itself: about $10

3rd: the initial visit with the OB/RE: around $70 for me (realize this is different everywhere you go)

4th: follicle checks via ultrasound: these are $180 each for me, I had 4 this cycle, luckily my OB has waived the cost of all but 1

5th: CD21ish bloodwork to confirm O: around $50-100

That is just a broad guess at the expense of my cycle. I did not include any initial testing that your OB may want to do such as an SA or HSG. Hope this helps! 

krayola99

That's helpful info.  I did not like the OB/GYN that I met with AT ALL last week.  She was not very knowledgeable and I was skeptical of her advice.  However, maybe there are some other doctors in the same clinic (or others) that I would feel more comfortable with doing testing or treatment with. 

NurseMommy458

krayola99:

That's helpful info.  I did not like the OB/GYN that I met with AT ALL last week.  She was not very knowledgeable and I was skeptical of her advice.  However, maybe there are some other doctors in the same clinic (or others) that I would feel more comfortable with doing testing or treatment with. 

Your relationship with your OB would for sure make a huge difference. I wouldn't have stayed with mine if I were not confident he had the knowledge to care for me safely. He is so wonderful though and amazes me everytime I go. I am fortunate that I have an OB who monitors the way mine does, most OBs don't, and that is their biggest downfall.