anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[sarahincanada]

I am going to have the monitoring, but I am not going to do the trigger shot on the first cycle; I would like to see if I can do it without it and frankly, my insurance will not cover it. On the other hand, not doing it could set us back another month, so I don't really know.

Same idea as Clomid, but it isn't supposed to dry up the CM, which Clomid did for me...but, it has a higher risk of multiples.

I think I paid $80 for the trigger shot, so not bad but not sure if its more in other countries. I read that it helps all the mature follicles ovulate, leaving to yourself it may only ovulate the one (not sure if thats true!). I was told to do the trigger so I just followed their advice.

I used preseed on clomid as I felt a little dry but nothing major.

good luck!! when do you start taking it? did you have monitoring on clomid and if so how many follicles?

 

[dachsundmom]

I am going to have the monitoring, but I am not going to do the trigger shot on the first cycle; I would like to see if I can do it without it and frankly, my insurance will not cover it. On the other hand, not doing it could set us back another month, so I don't really know.

Same idea as Clomid, but it isn't supposed to dry up the CM, which Clomid did for me...but, it has a higher risk of multiples.

I think I paid $80 for the trigger shot, so not bad but not sure if its more in other countries. I read that it helps all the mature follicles ovulate, leaving to yourself it may only ovulate the one (not sure if thats true!). I was told to do the trigger so I just followed their advice.

I used preseed on clomid as I felt a little dry but nothing major.

good luck!! when do you start taking it? did you have monitoring on clomid and if so how many follicles?

I am going to start taking it on CD3, so I just need to hurry up and start to bleed! Lol. It's funny to hear myself say that. On the Clomid, I didn't trigger then either, but was one of the lucky ones who over stimulated and was left with a residual follie, so it was natural from that point on. Which really was ok because I was just so dry from Clomid anyway and I had no luck with Preseed! I think the shot is around $100, but I am trying to hold it off for our IUI/IVF cycles. I might go straight to IVF, can't decide. Too much in my head right now. I am one of those who thinks of all of the questions after I leave the doctor's office! I hope this is your cycle!

 

[sarahincanada]

I am going to have the monitoring, but I am not going to do the trigger shot on the first cycle; I would like to see if I can do it without it and frankly, my insurance will not cover it. On the other hand, not doing it could set us back another month, so I don't really know.

Same idea as Clomid, but it isn't supposed to dry up the CM, which Clomid did for me...but, it has a higher risk of multiples.

I think I paid $80 for the trigger shot, so not bad but not sure if its more in other countries. I read that it helps all the mature follicles ovulate, leaving to yourself it may only ovulate the one (not sure if thats true!). I was told to do the trigger so I just followed their advice.

I used preseed on clomid as I felt a little dry but nothing major.

good luck!! when do you start taking it? did you have monitoring on clomid and if so how many follicles?

I am going to start taking it on CD3, so I just need to hurry up and start to bleed! Lol. It's funny to hear myself say that. On the Clomid, I didn't trigger then either, but was one of the lucky ones who over stimulated and was left with a residual follie, so it was natural from that point on. Which really was ok because I was just so dry from Clomid anyway and I had no luck with Preseed! I think the shot is around $100, but I am trying to hold it off for our IUI/IVF cycles. I might go straight to IVF, can't decide. Too much in my head right now. I am one of those who thinks of all of the questions after I leave the doctor's office! I hope this is your cycle!

thanks, I wish the same back to you!
I want to try all the other steps first before IVF, as technically theres nothing 'wrong' .....I responded great to clomid, my lining is perfect she said, I ovulate every month, hubby has excellent sperm, FSH is 5. I had a polyp removed back in March so that could have been a factor and now I just need time.

 

[GreenFingers]

well honestly I think my hubby's was down due to some nonsense supplements he was taking before working out (yes a fitness nut...ephedra fan too!) but here is what I did...I took him off all those supplements and made him take
Vitamin E (twice a day)
Vitamin C (twice a day)
Fertility Blend for men(GNC) (4 a day for the first month and then 2 per day)
Maca (twice a day)
Vitamin B complex (once per day)
Also Mucinex twice per day to help his Viscosity but that apparently did nothing as that remains the same

Wow what a cocktail! Thanks for the info, our FS told him to take 2 welman daily as it should contain everything he needs. It's a uk multivit for male conception, 2 is double the normal dose so fingers crossed it makes a difference, in 6 months nothing else has!

 

[GreenFingers]

For those of you ladies on Clomid in the UK - how did you get it prescribed?

I went to my GP she she told me that there would be no help of any kind since we already have kids and we had only tried 4 months so we needed to try longer...
I was quite disappointed after that. I think she meant NHS will not pay for IVF, but sureley they could prescribe me some Clomid? Or do I need to see a specialist?

Hi, my local NHS hospital takes private patients and 6 months of clomid with monitoring of the first cycle is £395. Any other drugs are on the normal prescription charge and my friend (who I got the info from) convinced them to put all 6 months on one prescription!

As for eligibility you can download the NICE guidelines on fertility treatment, it's an interesting read but it's up to the pct if they follow it.

Btw it worked first time for her, she is 40 and was trying naturally for around 2 years.....found out yesterday!

 

[LLbean]

Best of luck GreenFingers!

 

[sarahincanada]

Btw it worked first time for her, she is 40 and was trying naturally for around 2 years.....found out yesterday!

oooh thats great news, so she was just doing clomid and intercourse?

good luck for this cycle

 

[GreenFingers]

Btw it worked first time for her, she is 40 and was trying naturally for around 2 years.....found out yesterday!

oooh thats great news, so she was just doing clomid and intercourse?

good luck for this cycle

Thanks Sarah, yes just clomid and intercourse and it worked first time...she is over the moon if a little suprised!!!

Good luck to you too....how's the not analysing going??

 

[sarahincanada]

Btw it worked first time for her, she is 40 and was trying naturally for around 2 years.....found out yesterday!

oooh thats great news, so she was just doing clomid and intercourse?

good luck for this cycle

Thanks Sarah, yes just clomid and intercourse and it worked first time...she is over the moon if a little suprised!!!

Good luck to you too....how's the not analysing going??

GREAT! the 2ww is soooo much better when you are trying not to think about it. apart from popping on here a couple of times a day I have not been thinking about TTCing at all. in fact I feel a little 'whatever' about it all, where before it would consume all my thoughts. the week has gone really quickly, in 2 days I can start testing! so I highly recommend it. this past week is when all the detailed stuff needs to happen so it makes sense to try and relax.

wow thats great about your friend, Im trying not to get my hopes up and I really dont feel any different this month. but even if it doesnt happen this month I have high hopes it will happen this year with clomid and perhaps iui if I need to go that far.

FXd for us!! we are exactly the same CD day and dpo, do you have the same LP every month? mine is always 14, although I dont know if clomid might change that.

 

[GreenFingers]

FXd for us!! we are exactly the same CD day and dpo, do you have the same LP every month? mine is always 14, although I dont know if clomid might change that.

No, mine is all over the place, I always ovualate cd 14/16 but my cycle goes from 23 days to 32 days...the 32 day ones are the hardest as I get too much hope! My Dr never seemed concerned as the average is 28 days but we will see what the test results say....

I always find the second week the hardest, really hope you keep the PMA going through the next week

 

[hockey24]

So I started clomid for the first time this month and prior to this month have been extremely regular with a 26 / 27 day cycle. It was confirmed I ovulated but it looks like it didn't occur until Day 16 or 17. Today is Day 29 and no signs of AF. Now since O happened 4 days later than normal, I've told myself that the clomid may have pushed my entire cycle out another 4 days so really AF could come on Day 30 or 31.

Ugh! I thought the 2WW was bad but these extra few days are torture!! I can't help but be really hopeful that everything worked this time but don't want to test as I don't want those hopes crushed. I've told myself that I will test on Day 31 and let me tell you - that day can't get here soon enough!!!

Baby Dust to All!!!

 

[sarahincanada]

So I started clomid for the first time this month and prior to this month have been extremely regular with a 26 / 27 day cycle. It was confirmed I ovulated but it looks like it didn't occur until Day 16 or 17. Today is Day 29 and no signs of AF. Now since O happened 4 days later than normal, I've told myself that the clomid may have pushed my entire cycle out another 4 days so really AF could come on Day 30 or 31.

Ugh! I thought the 2WW was bad but these extra few days are torture!! I can't help but be really hopeful that everything worked this time but don't want to test as I don't want those hopes crushed. I've told myself that I will test on Day 31 and let me tell you - that day can't get here soon enough!!!

Baby Dust to All!!!

yes often womens LP from ovulation - period is the same, so if your ovulation was 4 days later then definitely your period would be 4 days later if you have a regular LP. mine is always 14 days so regardless of when I ovulate I always start my period 15 days later. so thats interesting that clomid lengthened it and buy how annoying having to wait a few more days, I ended up having a trigger shot and ovulated CD16 and have ovulated that late before. Im going to start testing in the morning for fun as Im feeling easy going about this cycle but in previous months I was like you. GOOD LUCK let us know what happens!

 

[hockey24]

Sarahincanada - I'm hoping for BFP's for both of us and that clomid does the trick for us the first go round!!

 

[sarahincanada]

how is everyone doing on this thread? I had a great week off, relaxed my mind and body and now back for the countdown to the evil ones arrival. Im a bit blah about this month, not sure why. My excitement from follicles seems sooo long ago now!

please let me know where you all are in your cycles also I want to create a list so we can keep track...so please post below your info, what treatment you are on and how many months, and when your period is due. its hard to keep track otherwise and I forget what people have done this cycle!

I will start it, please post with your info:

• sarahincanada (TTCing #1)
First cycle on medication
100mg CLOMID with MONITORING CD3-7, 3 mature follicles seen on CD14 ultrasound (18, 21 and 25mm), Ovidrel shot June 20
AF due: July 7

 

[dachsundmom]

Good idea with the list Sarah!

Here's mine;

dachsundmom
first cycle on Tamoxifen 40mg, CD3-7 (starting tomorrow)
started Ovacue monitor today
AF due 7/30

 

[sarahincanada]

Over 35 Fertility Treatment list:

• sarahincanada (TTCing #1)
First cycle on medication
100mg CLOMID with MONITORING CD3-7, 3 mature follicles seen on CD14 ultrasound (18, 21 and 25mm), Ovidrel shot June 20
AF due: July 7

• dachsundmom (TTCing #2)
First cycle on Tamoxifen 40mg, CD3-7 (starting July 2)
started Ovacue monitor July 1
AF due: July 30

 

[mrsdh]

Hi Sarah. My 1st round of 50mg clomid days 3-7 june Af got me June 23rd
July 2nd round of 50 mg clomid days 2-6. Think Af will be due 20th july all depending on this months ovulation! xxx

 

[sarahincanada]

• sarahincanada (TTCing #1)
First cycle on medication
100mg CLOMID with MONITORING CD3-7, 3 mature follicles seen on CD14 ultrasound (18, 21 and 25mm), Ovidrel shot June 20
AF due: July 7

• mrsdh (TTCing #4)
Second cycle Clomid 50mg, CD2-6
AF due: July 20ish

• dachsundmom (TTCing #2)
First cycle on Tamoxifen 40mg, CD3-7 (starting July 2)
started Ovacue monitor July 1
AF due: July 30

 

[sadie]

hi sarah. i will be on cd12 as of saturday morning. i took 50mg of clomid on days 4-8 because i calculated incorrectly.... OH lives in another country and i am hoping that O happens when I get to him on monday morning. i have been feeling twinges in my ovaries but keep asking them to hold off!!

that is my story! good luck to everyone!!

 

[GreenFingers]

Hey Sarah, great summary, I will be stalking you all until I join you. Good luck ladies x