IUI#2 update and a ?

MrsMoher · July 2010

IUI#2 was yesterday. We had 26 million (1 million more than last time) and 95% post wash motility (it was only 45% before). Told RE yesterday that I am fine doing 3 IUIs but that I wanted to do IVF on cycle 4 due to the insurance covering 3 IVF (out of a total of 6 ART cycles they cover--yes I realize how very truly blessed we are to have that!!!). For some reason I keep thinking IVF is the only thing that's gonna work for us. Maybe that's just cynical nearly 2 years of TTC funk speaking, but who knows.

My question... RE said we could do IVF next cycle or go ahead with one more IUI. I am kinda torn. I really want to get pg and I know the odds nearly double between IUI and IVF for my age group (according to RE). But it just seems like a huge jump. Currently I am on femera and ovidrel. He didn't want to put me on injectibles or do anything more next cycle because he's afraid I would end up with triplets... twins I could deal with, but I don't want to knowingly increase risk of triplets. KWIM? So for those that have been through IVF, talk to me... should I wait it out and do another IUI or should I try IVF next cycle? At this point Eli will be 4 when I have another child and I wanted them to be 2 to 2.5 years apart... so I kinda want this to happen.

katezta · July 2010

I did not have to do IUI and went straight to IVF. So if it were me, I would head to IVF esp. if you are anxious to get another baby in the world sooner than later. For some people, IVF is a quick journey. For me, it has been an 8 month journey and still no baby.

Good Luck!

sbride03 · July 2010

IUI worked for me so I'm probably biased. I hope you don't mind me jumping in...in the scheme of things a few month difference for IUI versus IVF isn't going to make that big of a difference. IVF is much more intensive than IUI. From my understanding if IUI is going to work it usually does within 3 to 4 cylces so I'd say give it 3. Just my 2 cents. I know it's hard to wait when your in the thick of things but it sounds like you are a good responder if he doesn't even want to do IUI with injectables. Your insurance will still cover 3 IVF's right? If so it I'd take the risk.