@RMM1204 was it a medicated cycle? I too am surprised they wouldn't at least do a progesterone check to determine if you ovulated and if you need to take progesterone.
TTC #1 since August 2013 Unexplained/ Endo Medicated IUIs # 1-3 BFN IVF #1- BFN FET #1- BFP; Ectopic pregnancy found at 7wks FET #2- February 2017 BFP Beta #1- 119 (8dp5dt) Beta #2- 475 (12dp5dt)
All of mine have been injectable cycles and I do not get any post IUI blood work either....they have me use crinone progesterone regardless without checking progesterone levels. They say with the trigger shot it's basically 99% that you ovulated. I was concerned about this at first as well but they assured me it was fine.
So, I hope ya'll don't mind if I officially join in here. I just had a follow-up appointment, and all 5 cysts I had have gone away! I am definitely relieved! I begin my 2nd round of injections on Thursday, and my RE lowered my dose this time around. I'm starting out at 75iu of Gonalf-F. My starting dose last cycle was 125iu. My first ultrasound/bloodwork won't be until Monday, 10/12, and I'll have no idea what to expect to see then given the lower dosage. I'm a little nervous but mainly excited. I'm most likely doing TI instead of IUI, but we'll see once it's closer to trigger time! This is likely our last cycle before moving to IVF, but I'd need to take about 4 months off due to my coworkers' maternity leave (ugh). So, there may be one more in the cards for us if I get impatient.
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)
DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?) New RE has a plan!!
Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count
History:
Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!! Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!) Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer.
3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016 HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)
Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March
Thanks @laur2444! I see you had your IUI already. I hope this is your lucky round too!
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
I'm just now hopping on here as a newbie. I am 6 days post my first iui. I was surprised that it didn't hurt at the time, although I did have cramps for about four days afterwards. I hope that's not a bad sign! I've seen on here that a lot of doctors aren't having you all come back post iui for blood work. Mine isn't either. Talk about a long 2ww without any feedback about hormones! Sprinkling baby dust to you all!
@lilmissslp - yes it was. I did letrozole and ovidrel.
@browne7975 - I actually called my RE to find out why I wasn't getting my progesterone checked, and was told that he doesn't test for it or give supplements because he feels the research in that regard is inconclusive. However, they offered to gave my come in 1 week post IUI to get tested if it would make me feel better.
Guess the lesson to be learned, is that we always have to be our own advocate if it makes us feel most comfortable?!
@RMM1204 You are exactly right! I do need to advocate for myself more often. My RE did have me come back five days post iui for an ultrasound. I also got a shot of pregnyl at that time.
sorry @erica0901 AF showed up this morning for me. Looks like IUI will be 20th or 21st for me. Waiting on nurse to call me back to see if RE is gonna change any of my meds since this will be the last one. FX for the rest in TWW.
Ugh so sorry @agriffin92013 . I'm glad you already have a plan for this month!! FX for all you other ladies.
The only shred of hope I have left is that my temp is still very elevated and my chart possibly triphasic (according to FF). I am not on any meds this cycle and my temp usually drops significantly the day before AF. Who knows though, my body could just be playing a cruel joke on me!
Me 32 DH 34
Married 9/2012
TTC #2 starting 9/2019 BFP 7/13/2020! Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015 Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
IUIs #1-#5: 9/2015-2/2016 all BFNs Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016! Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
i called my re this morning because i haven't been feeling that great after iui's, i have been very uncomfortable & in a little of pain at times. the last two iui's i had i felt back to normal the day after. turns out i have mild OHSS.. my re said i am the only patient she has ever seen develop as many follicles as i did for IUI.. she said it is really rare for OHSS to develop after IUI's, usually only happens with IVF. just my luck! lol she recommended drinking lots of fluids (gatorade) and protein shakes 3x/day. for anyone who may be feeling similar, my symptoms are pain/cramping in abdomen, bloating, indigestion/heartburn, urinating a lot & i feel pressure on my bladder, when i lay down it feels like weights are on my ovaries and it hurts to lay on my side or stomach. re said if i have trouble breathing or fever, i need to call her again. i have read that if i do end up pregnant it will get worse. i am worried about this affecting even getting pregnant.. i forgot to ask my re that
Sorry @agriffin92013 and @erica0901 I feel for both of you that has been my par for the course so far too....just keep your heads up and concentrate on the next round! So I am extremelyyyy uncomfortable after my IUIs Monday and yesterday. I don't remember being this crampy last time. I feel like daggers are poking me in my ovaries....blahhhh. Lol
I officially get to join you all. After an emotional consult and ultrasound this morning, I am starting clomid tonight. I have my hsg on Monday and then go back for another u/s on Wednesday. Hoping the 2nd iui brings us greater odds.
I'm joining the board We had our CD10 ultrasound today and have the IUI scheduled for 10/11.
We have 3 follies in the running, 2 @ 15mm and 1 @ 13 after Letrozole CD 3 - 7 and Follistim CD 7 - 10. We are going to do two more injections of Follistim before an Ovidrel trigger.
@Rachd110 I am so sorry. Best of luck on your IVF cycle!
Married to DH 10/6/12
TTC since 5/14
Unexplained with (controlled) hypothyroidism and suspected ovulatory dysfunction (but, I do ovulate on my own)
Clomid 50 mg 3/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
Clomid 50 mg + metformin 4/15 (unmonitored) - BFN
First RE appt. 5/15; Natural cycle 5/15 monitored with 2 mature follicles and Pregnyl Trigger (full dose) + prometrium - BFN
6/15 HSG - clear tubes & normal uterus; great PCT test results
TI - 100 mg Clomid + prometrium (AM & PM) + vaginal estrace (AM & PM) 6-7/15 (monitored) --> no additional response and thinned lining - BFN
TI - Injectables (follistim + Gonal-F, Ganirelix, & 1/2 dose Pregnyl) + prometrium (AM & PM) 9/15 --> 3-7 mature follicles (3 definites and 4+ that could have matured due to trigger) @ O -->BFN + 5 large cysts
@mskeenan I am so sorry your insurance denied IVF. I called my insurance before we started seeing a RE to make sure IUI and IVF is at least partially covered and they told me they cover 50%. My clinic is going to contact them now to verify coverage. I hope everything goes smoothly the next couple weeks. Good luck on your next IUI cycle. Fx.
Hey everyone. Would love to join this group. This is my first month on injections(Gonal F) Monday we had an u/s and only one mature follie at 15.5. One 11, and another 10. I begged my nurse to allow us to do a couple more days of injections before trigger. She kept telling me I only need one, and she didn't want me to ovulate on my own (with a 15? Really?) but she eventually agreed and then wrote in her notes "so I guess you're alright with multiples then" I told her I was just hoping for more to increase my chances. She allowed us to try for a couple more days on injections for the others to catch up (not sure it's likely) and we had our trigger tonight. She didn't schedule us another u/s so no idea if those couple of days helped. Anyone else's nurse been okay with only one follie for trigger? Idk. I'm a little worried she's messing up my cycle. Any advice? I feel desperate for answers and extremely frustrated. (We are only TI.)
Me:23 DH:32 Married 5/14/13 TTC #1 since 5/14 TTC #1 w/ treatments since 5/15 BFN 7/15 BFP 8/15-MMC 9/15 BFP 10/15- Diagnosed BO 12/15 BFP 2/16-EDD 11/18/2016
@alqizwik I too only have one follie and am waiting to see if it matures did injection. I asked my nurse today is o should proceed with only one and she says yes. I am super nervous about the one.
@krista537 what size was your follicle? How many days is she having you continue the injections before you should trigger? Hopefully one is enough ! that's all it takes.
Me:23 DH:32 Married 5/14/13 TTC #1 since 5/14 TTC #1 w/ treatments since 5/15 BFN 7/15 BFP 8/15-MMC 9/15 BFP 10/15- Diagnosed BO 12/15 BFP 2/16-EDD 11/18/2016
Day 10 it was 10, I'm not doing injectables. I did clomid 3-7. She wants me to wait a few days then come in for u/s day 13 to see if it matured for trigger.
So last night I did a digital test and got a BFN. This morning with fmu and a digital I got a BFP. I'm 11 dpiui. I'm gonna test again later but I hope this worked.
TTC since 2013 (loss mentioned) IUI #1 and 2 BFN IUI #3 BFP - miscarried at 7 weeks started IVF cycle Feb 2016 2/19 ER-- 20 Retrieved 12 fertilized 6 tested 2/26 -- 3 normal, 2 abnormal, 2 unconfirmed 4/3 transfer 4/29 - Miscarried 8/25 - transfer 9/3 - BFP -- fingers crossed...
@mummysmomma that is awesome!! FX that this is it for you. Keep us updated!!!
I am so anxious to test, but tomorrow is only 10 dpIUI. I want to not test before 16 dp, AF should be around then. I'm feeling really pisitive right now; I am soo afraid to see a BFN test.
Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)
DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?) New RE has a plan!!
Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count
History:
Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!! Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!) Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer.
3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016 HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)
Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March
Today I'm 12DPIUI .... I caved and took a test... I so hope this is it... Faint line but defiantly a line!! Should I call for a Beta or just wait a day or so to test again... What do you glad think?
Re: October IUIs
Unexplained/ Endo
Medicated IUIs # 1-3 BFN
IVF #1- BFN
FET #1- BFP; Ectopic pregnancy found at 7wks
FET #2- February 2017 BFP Beta #1- 119 (8dp5dt) Beta #2- 475 (12dp5dt)
Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer.
3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)
Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March
Trying to conceive since November 2012
@browne7975 - I actually called my RE to find out why I wasn't getting my progesterone checked, and was told that he doesn't test for it or give supplements because he feels the research in that regard is inconclusive. However, they offered to gave my come in 1 week post IUI to get tested if it would make me feel better.
Guess the lesson to be learned, is that we always have to be our own advocate if it makes us feel most comfortable?!
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
So I am extremelyyyy uncomfortable after my IUIs Monday and yesterday. I don't remember being this crampy last time. I feel like daggers are poking me in my ovaries....blahhhh. Lol
Good luck to all the October IUIs.
Unexplained/ Endo
Medicated IUIs # 1-3 BFN
IVF #1- BFN
FET #1- BFP; Ectopic pregnancy found at 7wks
FET #2- February 2017 BFP Beta #1- 119 (8dp5dt) Beta #2- 475 (12dp5dt)
**BFP and loss warning**
TTC #2 starting 9/2019
BFP 7/13/2020!
Due 3/18/2021
TTC #1 since 2/2015
Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility 9/2015
Moving to IVF with ICSI and PGS 5/2016-6/2016 Just kidding, BFP 4/4/2016!
Spencer Elliott born 12/7/2016
Anyone else's nurse been okay with only one follie for trigger?
Idk. I'm a little worried she's messing up my cycle. Any advice? I feel desperate for answers and extremely frustrated.
(We are only TI.)
Married 5/14/13
TTC #1 since 5/14
TTC #1 w/ treatments since 5/15
BFN 7/15
BFP 8/15-MMC 9/15
BFP 10/15- Diagnosed BO 12/15
BFP 2/16-EDD 11/18/2016
Married 5/14/13
TTC #1 since 5/14
TTC #1 w/ treatments since 5/15
BFN 7/15
BFP 8/15-MMC 9/15
BFP 10/15- Diagnosed BO 12/15
BFP 2/16-EDD 11/18/2016
IUI #1 and 2 BFN
IUI #3 BFP - miscarried at 7 weeks
started IVF cycle Feb 2016
2/19 ER-- 20 Retrieved 12 fertilized 6 tested
2/26 -- 3 normal, 2 abnormal, 2 unconfirmed
4/3 transfer
4/29 - Miscarried
8/25 - transfer
9/3 - BFP -- fingers crossed...
I am so anxious to test, but tomorrow is only 10 dpIUI. I want to not test before 16 dp, AF should be around then. I'm feeling really pisitive right now; I am soo afraid to see a BFN test.
Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer.
3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)
Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March
Trying to conceive since November 2012