Hi and WWYD: IUI or IVF?

74dragonfly

Hi ladies, I have not been on as much lately.  I am in the process of moving, need to find a new RE.  We just found a house so things can begin to settle down.  I am planning on doing IVF but DH's new job has ZERO IF coverage and I dont have a job yet.  I am wondering if I should try IUI again.<br> When I did IUI the first time I had a 26mm and a 17mm follie. Second time I missed the u/s. Third time my follie was 29.  Also when I triggered with HSG I think I ovulated a few hours later but IUI was 24 hours later.  I guess my point is I don't know if my IUI chances were as good and maybe a different protocol would be better.  DH has fabulous sperm and we have gotten PG three times on our own.  My other issue is my age, I will be 39 in May.  I dont want to waste time but I also wonder if i should try a cheaper route first.  <br> I will follow RE advice but wanted to get others thoughts.

 

LokiLahve

We were advised from our dr to go with IVF from the start but like you, our insurance offered 0 coverage for IVF but 6 chances for IUI. We talked to the dr and he said to go for it if we wanted to attempt! Our chances were lower than they would be with IV

Kaselleck

It's totally what you're comfortable with. I personally wouldn't try more than 2 more IUIs before Ivf. My RE told me after 4 failed IUIs that my success rates decline dramatically. Even though it's costlier, your success rate would improve with IVF. Just

jeannaqueena

I would see if they could do an IUI cycle on injectables. I agree with PP that it is good to see how you respond to the meds.  My first injectable cycle I stimmed on the longer side and they had to keep upping my meds. The next 2 cycles were clock

HairStylinWifey

I think it sounds like your IUI's before were fine and if I were you I would go ahead and do IVF. Obviously, wait and see what your new RE suggests, but the higher success rates of IVF coupled with 3 failed IUI's I would go ahead with IVF, insurance or no

tryingyetagain

If I were in your shoes, I would want to try IUI again.  These are my thoughts:  you've gotten pregnant three times on your own and I would feel that, with adjusted medication, IUI may be all you need.  Having no insurance coverage would

eastsidekitty

I would go for the IVF. that is what I am doing

74dragonfly

Thanks ladies!  I will def see what Dr recommends.  at most id only do one IUI, maybe I'd get more follies.  Im kind of excited for a new RE, Id liked mine but I also didnt get PG.