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Can I take a break between cycles of treatment?

chicagobride_07chicagobride_07 member
in TTC after 35

Say I do a cycle of injectibles with an IUI this month and get a BFN.  Can I then try a month of just TI in March, and if that doesn't work, do another medicated cycle in April?

I am not sure if I can handle meds each and every month. 

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DOR and AMA
2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts; 6 frosties = BFN;
Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
Follow up testing in September all clear;
Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
12/12- Officially an OB patient!
Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
Referral to MFM and mandatory c section for delivery
Beautiful baby girl born at 34 weeks
Finally home after 15 day NICU stay!
Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN

Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)

Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids

Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN

Likely OAD- NBC

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Re: Can I take a break between cycles of treatment?

  • happywifemomofonehappywifemomofone member
    Yep, and it really is good for your mental health in the long run.
    TTC since 10/09 Me-43 DH-44 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN Planning DE IVF, late March/early April- Donors ER expected to be 4/2-4/4. PAIF/SAIF welcome
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  • Country Girl in the CityCountry Girl in the City
    I agree that it is good for your mental health.  My first IUI was a BFN.  I was going to cycle again right away but had a forced break.  It did help me get my mind back in the right frame of mind to try again.
    BFP on IVF #2 6/29/2012. Beta #1 7/3 = 522; Beta #2 = 1180; Beta #3 = 6491 image BabyFruit Ticker
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  • chitwngal2010chitwngal2010
    this is what i plan to do exactly.
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  • annaliselannalisel member
    Absolutely. We're so used to doing exactly what the doctor's say in other circumstances. But this this doesn't quite apply to TTC.
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  • JC0721JC0721 member
    Definitely.......I had one cycle Clomid with TI and BFN, then found out I had cysts so I HAD to wait it out.....took the Pill and had a weird period and then it seemed like my next Clomid cycle was "forced" to fit in my B2B IUI's before RE's vacation.........after BFN after New Year's I've been taking a break to switch RE's and get my mind right, like others.......
    TTC Since December 2010 Pet parent to an 8.5-month-old Stafford - lots of energy! :) Dx: mild endo, uterine polyps Hysteroscopy/Lap done in August 2011 HSG done Sept. 2011 - possible right blocked tube *Lots of uncertainty which is why I'm seeking out a new RE* 50mg + TI + October/November 2011 = BFN Wound up with cysts - sat part of cycle out - started BP and 2 weeks in got my "real" period - "forced" next cycle on 50mg Clomid + 2 B2B IUI's = BFN March 2012 - 2 B2B IUI's + prog. = BFN Took a break - went on vacation June 2012 - tried "on our own" with no medical intervention, NFP only BFP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 7/17/12 Visit The Nest! Visit The Nest!
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