Found out IUI #2 was a BFN:( We are pretty disappointed because our RE & us were very hopeful this time after seeing DH's numbers on the day of IUI. I will be seeing my doctor later this week & I want to discuss options. I have now been on Clomid for 8 months, had trigger injections that past 3 months. I am responding to Clomid with normally 1 follie per cycle (sometimes 2) but I was told by the nurse that injections do increase your chances--of course I know it increases chances for multiples as well. Anyway, I want to give IUI #3 my best shot as RE will want to move on to IVF after this. I am turning 36 in 2 weeks so I feel more pressure (from myself) than previous months. Can anyone give me advice for IUI w/injects vs Clomid? Thanks!
Me (36) - LOR, DH (34) - MFI (low count & poor motility)
TTC since 01/2012
11/2012-04/2013 Unmonitored Clomid cycles through OB/GYN; Referred to RE
05/2013-Benched due to cyst
06/2013 - Clomid 50 mg + HCG Trigger + TI = BFN
07/2013 - Clomid 50 mg + HCG Trigger + IUI #1 = BFN
08/2013 - Clomid 50 mg + HCG Trigger + IUI #2 = BFN
09/2013 - Benched for lap & hysteroscopy (Stage II Endo Removed)
10/2013 - Menopur + HCG Trigger + IUI #3 = BFN
11/2013 - Menopur + HCG Trigger + IUI #4 = BFN
12/2013 - Clomid + HCG Trigger + IUI #5 = BFN
2/2014 - IVF #1 - Microdose Lupron Flare Protocol - 5R/4M/4F w/ICSI; 2 embies transferred on day 3 (none to freeze)
2/27/14 - First BFP Ever!!! EDD 11/3/14
Re: IUI w/Clomid vs. Injectibles
All the nurse ever says during my u/s is that my lining "looks good." I have never asked for measurements but I have that on my list of questions to start asking now that I see other posters discussing it. They measure & she records it on my chart but I have never been told before. We are OOP so I know injectibles will be much more expensive but we expected that.
Me (36) - LOR, DH (34) - MFI (low count & poor motility)
TTC since 01/2012
11/2012-04/2013 Unmonitored Clomid cycles through OB/GYN; Referred to RE
05/2013-Benched due to cyst
06/2013 - Clomid 50 mg + HCG Trigger + TI = BFN
07/2013 - Clomid 50 mg + HCG Trigger + IUI #1 = BFN
08/2013 - Clomid 50 mg + HCG Trigger + IUI #2 = BFN
09/2013 - Benched for lap & hysteroscopy (Stage II Endo Removed)
10/2013 - Menopur + HCG Trigger + IUI #3 = BFN
11/2013 - Menopur + HCG Trigger + IUI #4 = BFN
12/2013 - Clomid + HCG Trigger + IUI #5 = BFN
2/2014 - IVF #1 - Microdose Lupron Flare Protocol - 5R/4M/4F w/ICSI; 2 embies transferred on day 3 (none to freeze)
2/27/14 - First BFP Ever!!! EDD 11/3/14
Try freedomfertility.com for injects, I used Bravelle 75 iu vials and paid $49/each one, used 9 injects in 1 cycle and 1 Ovidrel ($79).
Trying since Jan 2011. Unexplained IF.
2 IUIs = BFN.
1 IVF (Dec 2013) = BFN.
FET, 2 frosties (June 13, 2014)
14dp5dt-June 27 -BFP, beta 2061. 2nd beta >5000, 3rd beta >5000, 2 sacs 06/30.
Twin Girls - 02/11/15 - at 37 weeks (no NICU, home with me at 3 days).
Me:38 DH:40 TTC for over 3 yrs~
Every test known to man- comes out that we are both perfectly capable of conceiving-
Officially diagnosed with "unexplained infertility"
7/17/13-1st try with 100mg Clomid+Novarel+Prog.
7/25/13 Mid-cycle U/S- 4 Follicles! 17, 16,L 16,15 R
TTC #1 since August 2011
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September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA
October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos
November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues
April 2015: FET #2.1
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Ivf is not an option for me... the cost is just not in my budget.... so 3 iui are my options...
So I am thinking try one with clomid... then two with injectable....
Me:38 DH:40 TTC for over 3 yrs~
Every test known to man- comes out that we are both perfectly capable of conceiving-
Officially diagnosed with "unexplained infertility"
7/17/13-1st try with 100mg Clomid+Novarel+Prog.
7/25/13 Mid-cycle U/S- 4 Follicles! 17, 16,L 16,15 R
what dose did they start you on Twinkie? my dr wants to start me on 150iu... for 6-8 ish days during my cycle... that seems High to start me with...
Me:38 DH:40 TTC for over 3 yrs~
Every test known to man- comes out that we are both perfectly capable of conceiving-
Officially diagnosed with "unexplained infertility"
7/17/13-1st try with 100mg Clomid+Novarel+Prog.
7/25/13 Mid-cycle U/S- 4 Follicles! 17, 16,L 16,15 R
@PPoppy2010, I started with two days at 150iu and my E2 spiked from 36 on CD 3 to 290 on CD5. Then my doctor lowered my dose to 100iu and 75iu the next two nights. Today on CD7, my E2 is over 500 and I have SEVEN measurable follies (ranging from 10-14mm). I took Cetrotide to slow things down and 50iu of Follistim tonight and go back for more monitoring tomorrow. FX my cycle doesn't get canceled because my follies are responding like crazy.
Me:38 DH:40 TTC for over 3 yrs~
Every test known to man- comes out that we are both perfectly capable of conceiving-
Officially diagnosed with "unexplained infertility"
7/17/13-1st try with 100mg Clomid+Novarel+Prog.
7/25/13 Mid-cycle U/S- 4 Follicles! 17, 16,L 16,15 R
Good luck ladies
I started at 225IU for two days and then dropped down to 150IU and added a half vial of menopur. This was for IVF. I ended up stimming for 8 days, I had 9 or 10 follies, 6 eggs retrieved, and 5 were mature.
TTC #1 since August 2011
My Blog
September 2012: Start IF testing
DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA
October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos
November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues. Converted to freeze all due to lining issues. 2 blasts frozen on day 6!
January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues
April 2015: FET #2.1
PAIF/SAIF Welcome!