Missed ya & IUI question

katib77

Hi ladies, after only being off the boards for three days I feel totally out of the loop! Missed ya'll! 

Anywho - I had my u/s for IUI #2 today.  I convinced them to do it on CD10 since last IUI I had a 27mm at cd12.  Thankfully nothing too gigantic this cycle.  I have three measurable follies:  18.5, 14 and a 12.5.  I am giving myself the trigger tomorrow and they said they expect me to have two release but possibly all three since I have quote "fast growing follies they may actually grow 3mm a day." 

If lets say they are more normal and grow 2mm per day that puts them at 22.5, 18, and 16.5.  I have heard anything over 15 has the possibility of release but they didn't seem too confident that the smallest would since they say it's not considered mature until 18mm. 

What have your REs told you?

Oh, and they have me triggering tomorrow AM and IUI Friday AM?  Anyone esle ever have the IUI 24 hours after trigger instead of the normal 36?  I think it's because of the MFI, they want the sperm already there and waiting?!?!?

coloradoalyssa

We missed you too!!  I feel the same way if I'm out of the loop for a few days!  Everything sounds great with your follies....exciting   My hubby doesn't have MFI so we waited about 36 hours but I have heard of them doing it sooner (like 24 hours) when there is the MFI factor.  I'm sure its normal....we just have to keep believing they know what they're doing!!  I asked about all the timing and they did mention that they normally do the IUI 24-40 hours after trigger so I guess there is a bit of a window there.  Hope this helps and makes you feel a little better!!

jbeck78

No advice, I just wanted to say good luck and I hope this is it for you!!

mrsharris15

Ooo, good luck! Sounds like you have some nice follies ; ) I always have my iui's 24 hours after trigger.

belles1979

Good luck with your IUI.  I have always heard anything over 18 mm.  But I'm sure every re says differently.  Hopefully it is 15.  I've always had IUIs 36 hours, but I"m sure there is not much of a difference.

tst1998

I can never figure out the follie size. It seems I get a different count based on who's doing my monitoring. But it seems they count anything over 16 as being a candidate for fertilization. At least we have to have the "you are at risk for HOM" talk whenever I have more than 4 follies over 16.  

As for the IUI timing, mine have all been at 26-27 hours after trigger. My RE likes to "have the sperm there waiting" when you ovulate. Good luck!! 

punkymama

My RE isnt much help because he considers 22 or larger mature follies.  I am wishing you lot of luck this cycle and welcome back

CluckyEV

Welcome back!  It will be easy to catch back up, check out Chicago's popular thread a bit down & check out the link in there.

My RE told me that they have found mature eggs in follies as small as 15, but that was for IVF.  So anything is possible .

As far as the 24 hour IUI, I have no advice just a question.  When they did his SA did they check for how long his lil guys last?  The reason I ask is, my RE checked to see how long they were still "active" for (I am not totally up on all of the SA verbage).  There is an average of 3-4days (I think), so I would not worry too much about that.  But I have not made it to the IUI stage yet. 

GOOD LUCK!  Can't wait to hear how it goes.

katib77

CluckyEV:

Welcome back!  It will be easy to catch back up, check out Chicago's popular thread a bit down & check out the link in there.

My RE told me that they have found mature eggs in follies as small as 15, but that was for IVF.  So anything is possible .

As far as the 24 hour IUI, I have no advice just a question.  When they did his SA did they check for how long his lil guys last?  The reason I ask is, my RE checked to see how long they were still "active" for (I am not totally up on all of the SA verbage).  There is an average of 3-4days (I think), so I would not worry too much about that.  But I have not made it to the IUI stage yet. 

GOOD LUCK!  Can't wait to hear how it goes.

Hey Clucky, I do not know how long his last - as I don't think that is something they check on MFI because the healthy motile sperm should be just like everyone else's - (like you said ...up to four days). 

I just wondered on others since my first IUI was done 36 hours after.  Maybe they just felt like changing things up a bit. Who knows.  At least now I know there are others that have had it done that early.  Thanks ladies for easing my mind.

CluckyEV

katib77:

CluckyEV:

Welcome back!  It will be easy to catch back up, check out Chicago's popular thread a bit down & check out the link in there.

My RE told me that they have found mature eggs in follies as small as 15, but that was for IVF.  So anything is possible .

As far as the 24 hour IUI, I have no advice just a question.  When they did his SA did they check for how long his lil guys last?  The reason I ask is, my RE checked to see how long they were still "active" for (I am not totally up on all of the SA verbage).  There is an average of 3-4days (I think), so I would not worry too much about that.  But I have not made it to the IUI stage yet. 

GOOD LUCK!  Can't wait to hear how it goes.

Hey Clucky, I do not know how long his last - as I don't think that is something they check on MFI because the healthy motile sperm should be just like everyone else's - (like you said ...up to four days). 

I just wondered on others since my first IUI was done 36 hours after.  Maybe they just felt like changing things up a bit. Who knows.  At least now I know there are others that have had it done that early.  Thanks ladies for easing my mind.

That made me think too...Since eggs last anywhere between 12 & 24 on average, it could be just what you need - to have them in there waiting!  Oooh, I am excited for you!!!!  GL!!!!

Mrs.LisaP

My RE said that a 15 could have a viable egg, so they count it if its over 15. He likes to trigger at or around 20 mm and all of my IUI's have been 36 hours after trigger, but like the pp said anywhere from 12-40 is normal depending on your RE.

GL to you this cycle!!

sbrowns08

Kati- I always trigger 36 hours before, but my RE gives the option of 24 as well, and we are MFI too!

What stim are you on this cycle? I think on clomid 18mm is considered mature, but that 16 can be on injects. Not sure though.

Good luck this week!!!

katib77

sbrowns08:

Kati- I always trigger 36 hours before, but my RE gives the option of 24 as well, and we are MFI too!

What stim are you on this cycle? I think on clomid 18mm is considered mature, but that 16 can be on injects. Not sure though.

Good luck this week!!!

I'm only on 50mg of clomid (since it worked so well last cycle ...well all but the BFN). 

Jezebell26

Glad to have you back. Sorry I dont have much advice on the IUI. GL though!!!

JennPierog

welcome back! Good luck this cycle! sounds like you have great follies I hope you have some great sperm to meet up with those follies!!

99luftballoons

Hi Kati!  I too was a fast grower and had one of my follicles grow 7mm in 2 days, so I think it is definitely possible for you to have at least two mature when they release.

 My RE generally does 24 hours, though depending on the timing of my appointment, it has been closer to 36 also.  When I requested B2B IUIs we did them at 24 hrs and 48 hrs and got pregnant.  GL  

Cheetara2

Good to have you back Kati. Best of luck with IUI#2, I hope this is it for you.

andrea817

My Dr. triggers at 20.  I've had all of my IUIs between 24-30 hrs after the trigger, w/ no/ MFI.  It kind of just depends on the Dr.'s schedule & DH's schedule.

 Good luck w/ your IUI

blueberries8

Good luck!! Everything your RE told you about follicle size and maturity is consistent with what I've heard. FWIW, I've had IUIs ranging any where from between 24 hours after trigger to 40 hours after trigger...36 hrs does seem to be the most common, but my understanding is that anything between 24-48 hours after trigger can do the trick.