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Trouble TTC
cutebride73
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Should I consider clomid?
cutebride73
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My RE mentioned it after my testing month in Feb, but I got KU that cycle and then had the m/c. At my first appt. she mentioned unmedicated IUI, then after the testing she mentioned trying clomid with or without IUI. Then when I found out I was miscarrying she mentioned un medicated IUI again. I am not sure why she kept saying different things each time.
This is our 2nd cycle trying again after the 2nd m/c. I had pretty much decided that we would try on our own all summer and look at moving IUI in September. But, now at what seems to be the close of my cycle, I am pretty darn sure I am not KU and I am wondering if I should talk to her about trying clomid with TI for a cycle or two.
My thoughts are I am off from work right now and could easily go for monitoring appts. I am not getting any younger - I am 37 and DH is 40. If I was 5 or 10 years younger I am not sure I would consider it yet, but when I had CD3 testing in February my FSH was 10 and it's not going to get any better. I feel like maybe if I had more "targets" to hit that my chances would be better.
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Re: Should I consider clomid?
You hit it on the head with the appointments. I'm a teacher too, and this is the perfect time to get a procedure done because we don't have to work and write those awful subplans.I too considered my age and that also gave me a push.
If you can afford the procedures, now is a pretty good time. Just MO
I'd personally try clomid and only for the fact that I don't want to waste anymore time. I'll be 27 in september so yes, I have plenty of time BUT I've already been trying for so long that why would I wait any longer. I'm just impatient like that:P
Sounds like you have pretty good reasons to give clomid a try. If you're not 100% comfortable with it though, don't do it. Good luck with whatever you end up deciding.
I would sit down with your dr and discuss all the options...clomid/TI, clomid/IUI, unmedicated IUI. Have her explain why she would/wouldn't recommend each one. Make sure you're educated before you make a decision.
Personally, I would go for it and do clomid/IUI. Like you said, you're not getting any younger and your FSH wasn't all that great. But, that's a biased opinion since clomid/IUI is what worked for me
I would probably give it a shot. It is probably a better time for monitoring appointments. Plus, you can get an idea of how your respond to stims. Have you had an AFC or AMH testing? My RE requires these for everyone that gets an FSH of 10 or above or who has high E2 on CD3.
Best of luck to you!
ETA - as for IUI or TI, you should ask your RE about it. My RE said that with my DH's previous SA and my history of endo, an IUI wouldn't give us any advantage over TI. So, I would talk that part through with your RE.
~SAIF/PAIF/Everyone Welcome~
Me= 37 and DH = 41
Dx: DOR, Endo, APA+ (really high beta 2 glycoprotein antibody and high everything else tested), heterozygous MTHFR mutation, positive for lupus anticoagulant, high FSH, low AMH and both tubes blocked (per HSG on 3/8/11)
IVF #1 - long lupron (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 4 retrieved, 3 fertilized; ET 2 blasts and 1 frozen = BFN
IVF #2 - a version of antagonist with EPP (with HGH, intralipids, lovenox and BA); 6 retrieved, 4 mature, 3 fertilized, 2 blasts and 1 frozen blast transferred on day 5 = BFN.
IVF #3 April was postponed to May, May was canceled. June/July was canceled. Had a cyst aspiration and then began IVF #3 in August. ER on 8/22; ET on 8/24 with AH. +HPT on 9/5. Beta #1 (11dpo) = 3; Beta #2 (15dpo) = 29; Beta #3 (17dpo) = 60; Beta #4 (19 dpo) = 118. Heartbeat at 6 weeks 6 days =132. Lil is here!
TTC#2: Trigger + TI = BFN; Clomid + Trigger + IUI = BFN.
IVF #4: BCP + MDLF + Lovenox = 7R, 1F = Transferred 1 6-cell embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #5: MDLF + Lovenox = 4R, 1F = Transferred 1 10-cell compacting embryo on day 3 = BFN
IVF #6: (New RE): Long Antagonist November 2014 (transferred two 8 cell grade 1 embryos and froze one blast) = BFN
FET#1: BFN
No, I haven't had this testing - when I asked my RE about the number at the follow-up appt she said that they are fine with anything under 12. I was really concerned/upset when I heard that number though.
When the RE discussed clomid at the follow-up appt. she seemed to say that either IUI or TI was fine based on DH's SA's. The first was not the greatest, but not bad and he had an infection/was sick at the time. The 2nd SA was better and she said the numbers were fine.
I will discuss this however. I actually decided to call the RE's office after I posted. I left a message for the coordinator and am waiting for a call back. I am pretty sure AF will show on Sunday, so I didn't want to wait until Monday to call since if they want me to come in to discuss things (instead of over the phone) that may be pushing it to get an appt. in time.