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When to test after IUI??

Sharon216Sharon216
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I couldn't help myself so I did a test yesterday and got a BFN.  I don't expect my period until tomorrow so I'm hoping that I just tested too soon but part of me is fairly certain our 2nd IUI didn't work. 

We did one IUI with Letrozole and one with Chlomid.  I guess the next step would be to try the fertility shots but I'm a little nervous about that.  It seems like it is a much bigger time commitment (with blood tests, ultrasounds, etc.) and obviously it is a lot more expensive. 

How many IUI cycles to people usually do before trying something else?  This is all fairly new to me.  We've been TTC #2 since August 2010.  I never thought it would be so hard since the first one was pretty easy.

Any success stories with IUI or advice on fertility shots would be helpful.

DD conceived naturally in 2009.  TTC #2 since August 2010.  Praying for guidance as we decide what's next.

When the world says, "Give up,"

Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."

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Re: When to test after IUI??

  • Hnysckl426Hnysckl426

    We have been trying about the same amount of time, with unexplained IF.  I have done two IUI's both with clomid and trigger.  We are moving on to our third, first with Femera.  My RE said it wouldn't be unusual to do 5 or 6 IUI's without injectibles but that might be because I don't have an actual diagnosis.  At this point IUI is really to just increase the odds a bit. 

    I personally would try one or two more without injectibles first.  Have they done a trigger shot for you?  That is fairly inexpensive.

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  • Sharon216Sharon216
    imageHnysckl426:

    We have been trying about the same amount of time, with unexplained IF.  I have done two IUI's both with clomid and trigger.  We are moving on to our third, first with Femera.  My RE said it wouldn't be unusual to do 5 or 6 IUI's without injectibles but that might be because I don't have an actual diagnosis.  At this point IUI is really to just increase the odds a bit. 

    I personally would try one or two more without injectibles first.  Have they done a trigger shot for you?  That is fairly inexpensive.

    Thanks for responding.  I have not heard of a trigger shot.  What is that?  How old are you, if you don't mind my asking?  I'm going to be 36 in May and that's the only thing I can think of as a reason for us having trouble conceiving.  We don't have any diagnosis either.  We both checked out fine so it's frustrating!!

    DD conceived naturally in 2009.  TTC #2 since August 2010.  Praying for guidance as we decide what's next.

    When the world says, "Give up,"

    Hope whispers, "Try it one more time."

     ~Author Unknown

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  • chitwngal2010chitwngal2010

    i did 2 rounds of clomid with trigger shot and TI, and then decided to be more aggressive, i just did my 1st round of injects. It defintely is a big commitment but nothing like IVF in my opinion. I have unexplained infertilty, so my RE said at most he would want me to do 2-3 cycles of injects and move onto to IVF, I am oop, so i think i would do one more round of injects and then move onto to IVF, this cycle cost me about $3500 so i wouldn't want to throw that down the drain and instead put it towards IVF.

    I have a friend who concieved on her 1st try with injects on 2 pregnancies, so it can work.

    i am in the 2ww now so we will see how i do.

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  • salesmomsalesmom member

    Sharon - my first IUI with clomid worked with my DD.  this time has been much harder.  I've had 5 IUI's this time - 1 with clomid, 1 wtih letrozole and 3 with injections.  Our next step is IVF.  We have a diagnosis of PCOS and DH does have a low sperm count but it isn't awful.    

     Our Dr. said if this go around doesn't work, not to waste anymore time on IUI.  Our insurance covers 6 IUI per lifetime (no including the meds) so we figured we would use those up before considering IVF but if everything for you is OOP, I would only do IUI 3 or 4 times before looking at IVF. 

    Again good luck Sharon :)  Hopefully you won't have to worry about it anymore!

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  • embpsu-3embpsu-3

    I have a similar situation.  We had no problems with my DS, this time its been about a year since my miscarraige nad no luck.  I am currently on my 3rd IUI cycle with clomid and HCG injection.  Hopeing this works, if not we shall see whats next.

     

    I typically test at 14dpiui

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  • ougrad1ougrad1 member
    I had success with my third IUI but, it was my first with injects.  I was willing to do one more IUI and that was it.  We never considered IVF because we already had our oldest.
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