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I've read the studies and seen the statistics that say that after 3 IUIs the chance of pregnancy drops significantly.  

However, does the 3 IUI rule count if you change the meds?  For example, say I did 3 IUIs with Clomid and then went on to do 3 IUIs with Femara, would the subsequent IUIs after the 3rd one have extremely poor chances or would the percentage go back to the original number since I would be on different meds?

 Just curious, because I'm wondering how many more times I should try IUI with Clomid before moving on to a different med.  I really would like to try all other options before moving on to IVF. 

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Started TTC June 2011Cycles #1-10 = BFNCycle #11: 100 mg Clomid + TI =BFNReferred to RE March 2012HSG all clear, FSH = 13, Prolactin = 28, S/A = greatApril 2012 MRI to check for brain tumor due to elevated Prolactin = clearJune 2012 Hysteroscopy to remove uterine polyps and partial septateJuly 2012 IUI #1 7/7/12 = BFNAugust 2012 IUI #2.1 Cancelled due to early/missed ovulation = BFNSeptember 2012 Forced break due to one huge cyst October 2012 IUI #2.2 = BFNNovember 2012 Begin BCPs for IVF #1December 2012 IVF #1 = Delayed due to cyst. Start stims 12/22January 2013 ER: 1/2, 14R, 10M, 9FET: 1/7 Transferred 1 "Perfect" blast! 4 frosties!Beta #1: 99 BFP! #2: 227 #3: 584 #4: 3,020Baby Boy born September 25, 2013

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November 2014 - Begin BCPs
December 2014 - Start Lupron 12/25
January 2015 - FET #1

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  • TTCaANGELTTCaANGEL

    The more iui's you do the better the chances! Thats what ive always heard and read.

    good luck! 

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  • baker916baker916 member
    I just had my IUI consult this morning and was handed a big IUI statistics sheet as part of the packet.  I don't have it with me now, but from what I remember, the stats go down with each IUI, regardless of the meds.  Definitely ask your doctor, but from what I know, if IUI doesn't work the first three times, your chances of it working on the fourth, fifth, sixth, etc. time aren't great.  Doesn't mean it can't happen though.  Good luck!  
    TTC #1 7/10, Me (31)- Dx DOR (AMH 0.6); DH (30)- normal
    BFP on Cycle #8. Natural M/C at ~8 weeks
    IUI #1 and #2 (8/12, 9/12)- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel = BFNs
    IVF #1 (EPP) 13R/10M/9F, 5DT 1-4AA blast, beta #1-148, beta #2-322, 5 frosties! 
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  • Rvnsgrl81Rvnsgrl81
    imageTTCaANGEL:

    The more iui's you do the better the chances! Thats what ive always heard and read.

    good luck! 

    Not true.

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  • Rvnsgrl81Rvnsgrl81

    imagebaker916:
    I just had my IUI consult this morning and was handed a big IUI statistics sheet as part of the packet.  I don't have it with me now, but from what I remember, the stats go down with each IUI, regardless of the meds.  Definitely ask your doctor, but from what I know, if IUI doesn't work the first three times, your chances of it working on the fourth, fifth, sixth, etc. time aren't great.  Doesn't mean it can't happen though.  Good luck!  

    You are correct. Mine doesn't even want me to waste time on a 3rd IUI if IUI#2 doesn't work because he thinks it would be a waste of money that could be used towards IVF.

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    imageRvnsgrl81:

    imagebaker916:
    I just had my IUI consult this morning and was handed a big IUI statistics sheet as part of the packet.  I don't have it with me now, but from what I remember, the stats go down with each IUI, regardless of the meds.  Definitely ask your doctor, but from what I know, if IUI doesn't work the first three times, your chances of it working on the fourth, fifth, sixth, etc. time aren't great.  Doesn't mean it can't happen though.  Good luck!  

    You are correct. Mine doesn't even want me to waste time on a 3rd IUI if IUI#2 doesn't work because he thinks it would be a waste of money that could be used towards IVF.

    Yeah, mine said max 3, and he'd move on to IVF after 2 if we wanted to.  Good luck on IUI#2!

    TTC #1 7/10, Me (31)- Dx DOR (AMH 0.6); DH (30)- normal
    BFP on Cycle #8. Natural M/C at ~8 weeks
    IUI #1 and #2 (8/12, 9/12)- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel = BFNs
    IVF #1 (EPP) 13R/10M/9F, 5DT 1-4AA blast, beta #1-148, beta #2-322, 5 frosties! 
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  • Rvnsgrl81Rvnsgrl81
    imagebaker916:
    imageRvnsgrl81:

    imagebaker916:
    I just had my IUI consult this morning and was handed a big IUI statistics sheet as part of the packet.  I don't have it with me now, but from what I remember, the stats go down with each IUI, regardless of the meds.  Definitely ask your doctor, but from what I know, if IUI doesn't work the first three times, your chances of it working on the fourth, fifth, sixth, etc. time aren't great.  Doesn't mean it can't happen though.  Good luck!  

    You are correct. Mine doesn't even want me to waste time on a 3rd IUI if IUI#2 doesn't work because he thinks it would be a waste of money that could be used towards IVF.

    Yeah, mine said max 3, and he'd move on to IVF after 2 if we wanted to.  Good luck on IUI#2!

    Thanks!

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