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Pink.. I will be doing my first IUI this month hopefully in the next week or so.. I am Cd 2 right now.. so you are a little ahead of me..
 
I am taking my last Femara tonight and start Follistim injections tomorrow. I am on CD7 and have an apt for my u/s on Tuesday. Hoping to have some follies by then, we are really hoping to do iui this weekend as well.. Good Luck and Baby Dust to you! :)
 
Hi Ladies:

May I join? My iui would be next month. Wanted to ask you for clomid did you ovulate normally? I can't figure out why they would prescribe it to me if I ovulate monthly. Hope this isn't a dumb question, I'm just trying to make the right decision at the moment about clomid. Thanks I'm advance!
 
Hi! I'm having an IUI done tomorrow! This is actually my second though. My first was in October. This time I did Clomid and Follistim. I also used the Ovidrel trigger. My U/S today showed 2 follies on each ovary, sizes 17, 17, 16, and 15.5! SO hopeful this month! We have unexplained infertility, though my cycles are frequently getting cancelled due to cysts so perhaps that is at least part of the problem. But I am praying that all goes well tomorrow!! I look forward to hearing how your cycles/IUIs go for each of you as well!
 
pinksprinkles said:
Hi Twinkles! Sure you can join! :flow:

I am taking Clomid because I had stopped ovulating, but RE's often give it to IUI ladies who have normal cycles because it helps you to develop more eggs and healthier eggs. Having more healthy eggs means more chances at conception, so it's a good thing. It does slightly up your chances of having twins, but it's not too bad.

Depending on why you are getting the IUI, Clomid can really make a difference in your success rate. If the reason you need an IUI is due to only anovulation, CM issues, cervical issues, or highly viscous semen, Clomid paired with IUI can raise the per cycle conception rate to 35%. Much higher than even a totally healthy couple in their 20's doing it the "old fashioned way"- that's only 20%. Out of the IUI women who get pregnant with the factors I just listed, there is a 1 in 10 chance of twins.

What factors have lead you to getting an IUI? If it's something like low sperm count, Clomid is definitely a good idea because it give swimmers more "targets".
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Thanks Sprinkles! I was diagnosed with borderline high fsh and low amh, re said the numbers weren't great for my age. We've been ttc for 9 months and because of my numbers he suggests clomid and iui.

Thanks for the insight! A little nervous about it, but I have this December cycle to go natural and then on to iui.

On side note, I had ovulation spotting for the first time today, mean anything?

Whats your story sprinkles? Sorry on phone at the moment ill try to look at your siggy soon :)
 
Prayerful said:
Hi! I'm having an IUI done tomorrow! This is actually my second though. My first was in October. This time I did Clomid and Follistim. I also used the Ovidrel trigger. My U/S today showed 2 follies on each ovary, sizes 17, 17, 16, and 15.5! SO hopeful this month! We have unexplained infertility, though my cycles are frequently getting cancelled due to cysts so perhaps that is at least part of the problem. But I am praying that all goes well tomorrow!! I look forward to hearing how your cycles/IUIs go for each of you as well!
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Goodluck prayer!!
 
pinksprinkles said:
Twinkles: I know FSH but what is AMH? I would love to hear more about your journey so far when you get back to your computer! I think Clomid and IUI sounds like a great idea- but then again, I'm a little biased. :winkwink: I have no idea why ovulation spotting happens some months. I get it often, but definitely not every cycle. I've heard that some people think that it's due to a larger follicle rupturing, but I've also heard that it may just be a bigger estrogen surge, and then some people say it's just "something that happens". I guess it's one of those things there are no answers for. :shrug:

My story: (Sorry this is so long. I still haven't figured out how to shorten the odd way my DH and I came to where we are...)

My DH and I started TTC last year in September. By February we still hadn't conceived so I decided to take FertilAid, not knowing that it can have adverse reactions in some women. What my RE thinks happened is that, up until that point, I had low level PCOS, but when I took the FertilAid (which contains Vitex), I had an adverse reaction and my PCOS went full blown. I gained a TON of weight (30lbs the first month alone!!) and my periods stopped and never came back. The FertilAid notes that it might disrupt cycles and cause weight fluctuations for the first few months while it regulated everything so I kept with it. After 3 months of no cycles I stopped using it. A week later I started spotting super heavy and that lasted for an entire month until I got in with my midwife and induce AF with Provera. Still, I didn't start O'ing again. My midwife suggested giving things time to sort themselves out, but when October came around and O still wasn't happening, she transferred me to an OB/Gyn. After a full battery of test (except PCOS screening!) They started me on Clomid.

At the same time, right before I stopped O'ing, DH went in to get his first SA done. We were about to hit 6 months of perfectly timed BD, so we figured he ought to just get everything checked out. All his numbers looked good, but his viscosity was a bit higher than they like to see. Depending on the guy, this can mean that many of the sperm can get trapped in the semen and not be able to make it to into the cervix. DH and I thought about getting in to an RE for an IUI then, but before we could do that, I stopped ovulating. The viscosity issue was one of those "maybe a problem" type things, so we were still a bit unsure about it all then.

So last month I did my first round of Clomid at 50mg and I did O, but no BFP. Since there was no monitoring of my cycles, things were a bit confusing. DH did his second SA and it still came back with a viscosity issue. And the BD'ing for a baby instead of for us was starting to wear on us.

All of that got us on the ball with switching to an RE. We weren't supposed to be able to get in until mid-December, but I called at the beginning of my cycle, told them about my concerns with not being monitored on Clomid, and the receptionist squeezed me in early!! We were thrilled!

This past weekend they finally finished all the PCOS testing. Turns out the Vitex in the FertilAid turned low level PCOS into really bad PCOS. However, I am thankful to have a diagnosis. They also found PCOS induced insulin resistance which I have probably had my whole life. I have always struggled terribly with my weight, so it is great to finally understand why. I was started on Metformin today to help regulate my insulin, and that will hopefully regulate my weight. I would be so happy!!

I'm also thrilled we're doing the IUI this cycle, not just because I think it will up our chances, but because it has been so good for my relationship with my husband. Not having to BD for babymaking has really, REALLY done wonders for our relationship. We are so much happier with each other, and he has become much more romantic and caring. All the TTC had really taken a toll on us!

Today was CD15 and I went in for my 3rd u/s of this cycle, but still no follies, just PCOS cysts. My RE said the 50mg just isn't oing to work this cycle, so he started me on 100mg a day of Clomid for five days starting today. I go in for my next u/s in a week.
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Hi Sprinkles:

Moved up a bit technology wise, on my ipad now, so typing chicken finger style!

I'm really really sorry to hear about fertiliaid, sometimes supplements scare me! But when you hear and see so much bfps come out of things I always have the "what can it hurt" mentality. I'm so glad you have some answers. That's why we got tested early. I just needed to know.

As far as my results amh is just another indicator of how well your ovaries are working, basically you want a high amh as opposed to a low fsh. I swear some of us have the wealth of knowledge on these forums enough to take us to med school hahaha!

TTC is definately taking a huge toll on us. Definately hard to bd when it's not time for a woman, and have your dh not feel like a sperm donor. Not too sure how people on here,are doing it! Someone tell me your secret! I don't have the energy like I did in my twenties lol!

Since my iui is scheduled In jan I still don't know the procedures. Does dh bring a sample as if it is an sa? Same restrictions abstain, run to the re office or lab like a crazy person before the hour is up?

I really hope clomid works for you hon, fx! Have you had an hsg?

I start clomid in January CDs 3. My cycle is super long this month a little sad :( I usually get opk + by cd16 it's now cd17! :dohh:
 
OK ladies I went in for my CD9 u/s and bw and Dr.F said that he didn't see any real growth yet and lowered my Follistim to 50iu for today until Friday when I go back to be rechecked. PRAYING I have some good Follies on Friday so we can do the IUI either this weekend or the 24th!! Praying for God to heal my ovaries and just WAKE THEM UP but also praying I don't overstim.. HUGS, babydust and GOD's blessings upon you all
 
I'm feeling a little down today had ewcm for the first time but no sign of opk. I asked for some guidance for whether to proceed to clomid and iui and I think I have my answer. I would have normally gotten positive opks two days ago at the latest :(

Did anyone here have delayed ovulation after hsg? Let the cause and affect game begin!
 
Hey gals can I join this thread? I was supposed to have IUI this cycle .. I took clomid for two cycles and my follicles grew too soon and too large .. Did scan for two natural cycles after that and follicle grew on their own .. So this time IUI was planned for a natural cycle .. Today I went for CD10 scan and I had 13 x 13 follicle .. Other times I had atleast 20cm large follicles by CD10 .. My RE gave me 1 shot of follistim 100iu .. And asked me to come back after two days .. I was so looking forward to this :(
 
I went back for my usg and my follicle is 16x16 today .. So RE advised me to take the trigger tomoro night and to come for a scan on Monday morning .. If follicle has ruptured he wud go ahead with the IUI .. I am not feeling hopeful this time cos my follicle is smaller than the other times :(
 
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