IUI Club

[greeneyes0279]

Well, just got the results of my PG test from this morning...
i started to cry on the phone with the nurse...she didn't know what to say other than she was very sorry...i should get my AF in the next few days...call on day 1 so i can start all over again...
i am so sad...so frustrated...this sucks...

Sorry! I know it's frustrating.

 

[Cindy0925]

i'm drowning my sorrows in oreo's and milk and Law & Order: SVU marathon...

Well, just got the results of my PG test from this morning...
i started to cry on the phone with the nurse...she didn't know what to say other than she was very sorry...i should get my AF in the next few days...call on day 1 so i can start all over again...
i am so sad...so frustrated...this sucks...

Sorry! I know it's frustrating.

 

[PoppyPainting]

Hi Ladies,
I'm new to the site and I am starting IUI the end of next month. I am starting without meds because the dr. says I'm ovulating. My DH has low motility, so that could be why we aren't having any success. My question is....have any of you tried IUI without the meds?

Hi kmk, didn't want to leave your question sitting there without an answer, however my hospital goes straight to iui with meds, so can't help you sorry. all the very best tho with your iui, and if you get lucky, wow- coz you'll have missed some yuk side effects!!

 

[hopefulywa8tn]

Thanks for all the well wishes ladies. We went in an spoke with the Dr., she went through all the results of all the tests during both IUI cycles. I responded very well in both cycles however she thinks the problem is in DH sperm count. When we originally went in he had about 21 million back in Dec, however during all of the IUI's his count was around 10 million. So she is referring him to a urologist that specializes in male infertility, she also ran some hormone tests on him. So basically she said the only way she would do another IUI is if his sperm count rises, otherwise we should just go right to the IVF. When I heard this I wanted to breakout in tears being as though none of this is covered under my insurance. She saw my concern and looked to see if there were any tests going on. There was but she said I wasn't a good candidate being as though I really dont need the strong meds that that study required. So she gave the stats of the IVF and she said its around 60% for us since I produce so many follicles. So the cost of the IVF is $12k approx with the meds. I just went out to the car and cried and cried. Meanwhile my DH showed up to get the hormone testing done and he saw my concern as he was on his way there during the consult so he was on speakerphone. So anyway we get home and after I calm down I ask DH to pull up his insurance info. I had a ickling this might happen so I googled his employer and IVF and low and behold it said his company covers infertility. I wanted to be sure so I asked him to pull up his info although we are on my insurance he was able to see that his company covers 100% of any infertility costs up to 20k after a $90 copay! All I could do was say thank you Jesus. Just the fact of knowing that made me feel a tiny bit better. Although I am hoping it doesnt have to go that far. But the only rough thing is that we would have to wait until Jan when our insurance switches over. But thats a small price to pay I guess. So he is calling the specialist tomorrow and hopefully he can set something up this week or next. I still have 2 refills of the Clomid so I am gonna still try this month and next until we figure out what his issues are. Sometimes I wish we would have started trying earlier I have alot of friends pregnant now ranging from 25-35 so I know its gonna happen but planning all these showers sometimes stings a little, especially when they all know we are trying. They don't know to what extent (IUI) etc but they know we have been trying. Anyway I'll get of my soapbox Happy Fourth ladies and I will check in later!

 

[hopefulywa8tn]

Hi ladies

I'm on the verge of our 6th failed IUI. This one was with Follistim injections. I'm just so angry.....angry and upset and I just wish I could hide from the world.

I felt the same way Thursday and Friday when I got my BFN after my 2nd IUI. You can read the news on my post as I dont wanna ramble again but I cried all the way home and I mean cried like a baby on the interstate in traffic. I went home showered climbed in bed and then had a talk with DH. I know the feeling and he really didn't get it until i showed him I am not alone feeling like this we are all going through it. I just hope things work for all of us sooner than later.

 

[hopefulywa8tn]

i'm drowning my sorrows in oreo's and milk and Law & Order: SVU marathon...

Well, just got the results of my PG test from this morning...
i started to cry on the phone with the nurse...she didn't know what to say other than she was very sorry...i should get my AF in the next few days...call on day 1 so i can start all over again...
i am so sad...so frustrated...this sucks...

Sorry! I know it's frustrating.

Thats what I wanted to do too until my DH made me get up and go have a magarita

 

[hopefulywa8tn]

Well, just got the results of my PG test from this morning...
i started to cry on the phone with the nurse...she didn't know what to say other than she was very sorry...i should get my AF in the next few days...call on day 1 so i can start all over again...
i am so sad...so frustrated...this sucks...

Yes it does I just wanted to curl up and die when the dr said she wont do another iui unless my dh sperm issue was fixed, she said IVF would be the only logical next step. She said she wont allow us to keep spending $ on an IUI when IVF would give us a 60% chance. She aid if they can get his swimmers up to a higher count she will do another one. But i still have 2 months of clomid left so she cant stop use from trying for the next couple of months!

 

[rosababy]

Hopeful, I'm so sorry to hear about your dh's issue. Mine has a morphology and motility issue too, so I know what you're going through. My doc seems to think that we should still have luck with an IUI (haven't done one yet, waiting for my lap on Thursday to make sure everything is fine with my tubes). Good news that your insurance covers IVF! Yay for good insurance! Do you think you'll schedule that soon? 60% is pretty good...I like those odds! Good luck!

 

[hopefulywa8tn]

Hopeful, I'm so sorry to hear about your dh's issue. Mine has a morphology and motility issue too, so I know what you're going through. My doc seems to think that we should still have luck with an IUI (haven't done one yet, waiting for my lap on Thursday to make sure everything is fine with my tubes). Good news that your insurance covers IVF! Yay for good insurance! Do you think you'll schedule that soon? 60% is pretty good...I like those odds! Good luck!

Yeah I wish you luck. We may have one more shot at the IUI IF the doctors can diagnose his issue , if not we we have to wait until January for his insurance to kick in as we are on mine now. So that will suck but I would rather wait than to pay the $8500 for the IVF and $4k for the meds. It just seems like its taking SO long!

 

[30 and trying]

Does anyone know what all you have to have tried before they will do IUI? I have PCOS and we have been trying for over a year and I will soon be 31. My husband is fine. So I was just wondering how long we have to wait?

 

[greeneyes0279]

Does anyone know what all you have to have tried before they will do IUI? I have PCOS and we have been trying for over a year and I will soon be 31. My husband is fine. So I was just wondering how long we have to wait?

Hi! 1 year. Most dr.'s like you to at least try for 1 year before doing fertility treatment. I know how you feel. I have pcos also.

 

[PoppyPainting]

Well, just got the results of my PG test from this morning...
i started to cry on the phone with the nurse...she didn't know what to say other than she was very sorry...i should get my AF in the next few days...call on day 1 so i can start all over again...
i am so sad...so frustrated...this sucks...

Yes it does I just wanted to curl up and die when the dr said she wont do another iui unless my dh sperm issue was fixed, she said IVF would be the only logical next step. She said she wont allow us to keep spending $ on an IUI when IVF would give us a 60% chance. She aid if they can get his swimmers up to a higher count she will do another one. But i still have 2 months of clomid left so she cant stop use from trying for the next couple of months!

Hi hopefuly and rosa, have you tried getting your dh some vitamins, mine had poor morphology on his first SA and has been taking Zinc & Selenium ever since. When I went in for my IUI the fs said his sample was now 'excellent' - so it's got to be worth trying. Good luck to both of you.

 

[rosababy]

Poppy, my dh is on maca, pycnogenol, and some special fertility blend my RE gave him. His regular morphology (not WHO) went up 1%, but only from 7%-8% so it's still really low (that's the one that is supposed to be 30% or higher, not the 4%). His motility stayed the same, and his count actually went lower. He said he was feeling really sick and not very aroused, so that's probably why. It's still 50 million, so doc said it was fine.

He's staying on the supplements though. Why not.

 

[hopefulywa8tn]

@PoppyPainting maybe we need to try that!

 

[TTC With PCOS]

Hi lady's

I've started my 3rd round of IUI this week & I'm very optimistic as my last one in April was abandoned due to the fact I had 4 folicles & not 3!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Maria x

 

[flatbelly]

hi im new.had iui sunday 3rd of july am in my first 2ww ever ,i am married 8 years .Ttc 6 years.never took much notice before this iui.had 2 previous cancelled iuis due to lack of growth,although i am on 200 puregon injections.even though we are trying for ages i never let the tww upset me,just carried on as normal,but now since the iui i am panicing am afraid to have a glass of wine in case i jeopardise everything.Am so so anxious.will be testing on the 19th july,long wait due to hcg trigger/

 

[greeneyes0279]

Hi lady's

I've started my 3rd round of IUI this week & I'm very optimistic as my last one in April was abandoned due to the fact I had 4 folicles & not 3!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Maria x

Welcome! Good Luck! Hope you only have 3 this time. I had 3 with my last one. I'm hoping for at least 3 again this time.

 

[greeneyes0279]

hi im new.had iui sunday 3rd of july am in my first 2ww ever ,i am married 8 years .Ttc 6 years.never took much notice before this iui.had 2 previous cancelled iuis due to lack of growth,although i am on 200 puregon injections.even though we are trying for ages i never let the tww upset me,just carried on as normal,but now since the iui i am panicing am afraid to have a glass of wine in case i jeopardise everything.Am so so anxious.will be testing on the 19th july,long wait due to hcg trigger/

Welcome! Hope you get your !

 

[greeneyes0279]

I go in on Thursday for my u/s. Praying it goes well and I have some nice follies.

 

[Cindy0925]

Well, AF arrived yesterday...so it's official...not PG...
boy, those nurses though know there stuff...she told me on sunday i'd get my P in like 2-3 days...and she was right on the money...i'm not used to it actually getting here early or on time...at least, i don't have to wait to start round 2...i have to call my dr today so i can do my day 3 blood and sono...