Better to keep trying or take a break?

BrittonFamily

I'm a newbie to the Bump and curious about your thoughts on continuing treatments each and every month or if there are disadvantages to "going natural" for a while and then jumping back in?

 We've had 4 treatments of Femera, most producing one follicle but no success to date. We'll need to move to a specialist next (our clinic doesn't do IUI). Just curious if anyone has had experiences taking a break or not?

tst1998

I took a month off between IUI#2 and #3, and am planning another break if this one ends in a BFN as well (IUI#4 with injectables this time). I just need the mental break, our bank account needs a break, and I need to reclaim my life every few months. It's a long road, so you have to do what it takes to keep sane.

Good luck with your decision! 

Julie721

I think it really depends on your diagnosis. Since I don't ovulate, taking a "break" would only be for an emotional reprieve, because there is little chance I could actually "try naturally" during that time. If you haven't gone to the specialist yet, I would at least go and do the consult before taking a break, just to get the ball rolling. GL!

abvernon

tst1998:

 I just need the mental break, our bank account needs a break, and I need to reclaim my life every few months. It's a long road, so you have to do what it takes to keep sane.

Good luck with your decision! 

This. Everyone is different and you do want you feel is right.

We are on break #2 right now. I really need it especially after doing IUI #4 with injects. It was just mentally heartbreaking for me after seeing that BFN. DH encourages us to take breaks b/c he knows this much harder on me than him (well most of the time).

((hugs))

allie76

I'm currently on a treatment break because after 4 inject cycles and 3 IUIs I needed a mental break. Since I seem to be Oing on my own for now, we are still trying. I will do 2 more IUI's in the fall and then move to IVF next year if nothing else works. 

katib77

We are taking a break between IUI #1 and IUI #2 for a month, but as DH reminds me we're trying naturally...but with our MFI dx I don't have too much faith in getting a surprise BFP.  Moving on to a specialist is the right move.  If you want to break or just because it will be the time between docs, sometimes it's good for the soul to just be a couple.

I am Marla Singer

It is definitely a personal choice- depending on your diagnosis- as PP said. I am very motivated at the moment- so I don't want a break ( although I guess my cyst puts me on an unwanted break). I can't imagine taking a break at this point- but who knows what the future holds. My bank account is definitely hurting. And I need a new car... Ugh...

kasey9kahne

Julie721:

I think it really depends on your diagnosis. Since I don't ovulate, taking a "break" would only be for an emotional reprieve, because there is little chance I could actually "try naturally" during that time. If you haven't gone to the specialist yet, I would at least go and do the consult before taking a break, just to get the ball rolling. GL!

This is me too.  I am on a forced break this month though. 

sbrowns08

I agree that it's your choice for sure, because there are so many factors involved in this decision.

We are taking a 4 cycle break between IUI 3 and IUI 4. We have to due to varicocele surgery, but I really appreciate that chance to lose the weight I gained and step away from the constant running to the RE. We're going on vacation too, which is a bonus!

Good luck with whatever you decide!

seymourthepony

If you are still in excellent health than I would say keep going. If you don't feel that great or your dh is getting ansty I would take a break.