IUI Jan/Feb/March/Apr/May 2012 - Status updates on page one 12 bfp

[DaisyQ]

daisy - is rma open on sundays for IUI ?

They are open every day! I think the only day they close ever is maybe Christmas? They might even be open but only for a few hours.

 

[DaisyQ]

Hmm ... maybe I'll read that 50 shades of grey book ... I would like to read hunger games but I'll probably just watch the movie, I heard both were really good though!

Both are good, but books are better, and I think you'll enjoy the movie more if you have read the book. Its a FAST read - way to make the last few days of your TWW speed by.

 

[oneof14]

Daisy, I think we will try one round of IVF at Genesis and its that fails, we will have to think of our options.

Ash, reading keeps my mind off things so I am going to read anything that is recommended.. lol..

 

[DaisyQ]

Oneof14, how much treatment does your insurance plan cover?

 

[oneof14]

Unlimited IUI's and I think $20,000 each for IVF, FET, GIFT. I paid a total of $150.00 for my 3 IUI's for co-pays and such, and I already got approved for my IVF. Scheduled to take the IVF orientation on May 1st and go from there.

 

[drsquid]

wow... my kaiser insurance not only pays jack and squat. they recommended i go somewhere else cause they are overpriced

 

[oneof14]

wow... my kaiser insurance not only pays jack and squat. they recommended i go somewhere else cause they are overpriced

That's not good!! I dont understand the $20,000 each though, is that a total, cause really how much does my DH going to rack up.

 

[DaisyQ]

I can't speak for your insurance policy specifically, how much they reimburse, but I can tell you that my policy with United pays out 6K for IVF (egg retrieval and transfer) - when RMA charges insurance 10K. The amount that gets deducted from your 20K benefit will be the amount that the policy pays out, not the amount that is charged. The 10K IVF charge at RMA does not include meds, monitoring, anesthesia or ICSI. That's all separate. You can call Cigna and ask them what the negotiated rates are, or call the financial people at Genesis and ask them. Also for me, all the monitoring is charged separately - it doesn't count against the infertility benefit. It sounds to me like you basically have enough for 2-3 IVF tries. Which is really great.

 

[oneof14]

I can't speak for your insurance policy specifically, how much they reimburse, but I can tell you that my policy with United pays out 6K for IVF (egg retrieval and transfer) - when RMA charges insurance 10K. The amount that gets deducted from your 20K benefit will be the amount that the policy pays out, not the amount that is charged. The 10K IVF charge at RMA does not include meds, monitoring, anesthesia or ICSI. That's all separate. You can call Cigna and ask them what the negotiated rates are, or call the financial people at Genesis and ask them. Also for me, all the monitoring is charged separately - it doesn't count against the infertility benefit. It sounds to me like you basically have enough for 2-3 IVF tries. Which is really great.

Thanks for breakdown Daisy, I'm hoping I dont need that much though.

 

[DaisyQ]

Of course - I hope not! But it's good to know you have enough insurance for more than one try. I only get one try. Then it's out of pocket. And I don't know if that will be doable.

 

[oneof14]

Of course - I hope not! But it's good to know you have enough insurance for more than one try. I only get one try. Then it's out of pocket. And I don't know if that will be doable.

It really is so extremely sad the amount of $$ that people have to pay for infertility treatments, its insane.

Fx'd you pregnant at this very moment!!

 

[Hopeful42nd]

It is sad how much it costs. It seems like such a basic human thing, procreation but they break the bank for pol who have issues with it. So sad

 

[DaisyQ]

Agree. I think as our environment gets more toxic, and people are more stressed, and waiting longer to have babies, and people get more chronic illnesses related to our environment (and food environment), this fertility problem is only going to get worse, especially in the more developed countries.

I have all sorts of contingency plans in place in case this IUI or first IVF don't work out. I will get a new job (and new insurance) or even become a part time student somewhere to get a health plan that will cover infertility. I just know that eventually it will all work out.

 

[oneof14]

Agree. I think as our environment gets more toxic, and people are more stressed, and waiting longer to have babies, and people get more chronic illnesses related to our environment (and food environment), this fertility problem is only going to get worse, especially in the more developed countries.

I have all sorts of contingency plans in place in case this IUI or first IVF don't work out. I will get a new job (and new insurance) or even become a part time student somewhere to get a health plan that will cover infertility. I just know that eventually it will all work out.

Sounds like a great plan!

Can I ask a qusetion unrelated to insurance. I posted a thread as well about CoQ10. I've read mixed reviews on it. Wherein it can have an adverse effect if its not recommended by your Dr. Also what dose do you take. I just bought it today, 100 mg, just a little hesitant to taking it. Can you give me your thoughts? I also bought fertility blend for woman today, to maybe help my lining (which I never had issues with until I started the IUI meds).

 

[DaisyQ]

Agree. I think as our environment gets more toxic, and people are more stressed, and waiting longer to have babies, and people get more chronic illnesses related to our environment (and food environment), this fertility problem is only going to get worse, especially in the more developed countries.

I have all sorts of contingency plans in place in case this IUI or first IVF don't work out. I will get a new job (and new insurance) or even become a part time student somewhere to get a health plan that will cover infertility. I just know that eventually it will all work out.

Sounds like a great plan!

Can I ask a qusetion unrelated to insurance. I posted a thread as well about CoQ10. I've read mixed reviews on it. Wherein it can have an adverse effect if its not recommended by your Dr. Also what dose do you take. I just bought it today, 100 mg, just a little hesitant to taking it. Can you give me your thoughts? I also bought fertility blend for woman today, to maybe help my lining (which I never had issues with until I started the IUI meds).

I personally have not read of any negative effects of CoQ10. I'd be interested to read whatever you have read that says that. I have read that DHEA is more tricky, and your level should be tested before you take it.

As for dosages, it depends on it's form. If it is a highly absorbable form (ubiquinol), I've read 300-400 mg/day is good. If it's less absorbable (ubiquinone), 600-800 is good. There is an existing CoQ10 thread here, and I will see if I can find the other info I read that convinced me to try it.

 

[DaisyQ]

https://thegreeneguide.wordpress.co...ggs”-the-new-frontier-in-fertility-treatment/

https://drewnesbitt.ca/coq10-fertility-super-supplement/

https://www.babyandbump.com/trying-...nt-coq10-could-key-pregnancy-older-women.html

https://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/high-fsh-premature-ovarian-failure/684720-coq10.html

https://ivf.ca/forums/topic/25728-coq10-and-egg-quality/

 

[ellemar]

Well I had my second IUI this morning... I have been in bed ever since... LOL!! Is that crazy? My Dr told me to lie down for a couple of hours, but I'm probably overkill right now... LOL!!

Is anyone else on the same cycle? More or less?? This time around I am not getting my hopes up. I know that my progesterone symptoms are crazy!! LOL!! OHHH and this time around I triggered 26 hours before IUI, has anyone else done it this earlY??? I'm so confused!! LOL!!!

I am a bit sad as I only had one mature follie.... Doc says it's because I just had OHSS the past two months..... Who knows.

I asked him if this didn't work, how many more tries? He said one more and that he will up my injections as I'm on the minimum dosage now.... Then he said IVF.... Ohhh great.

Hubby and I have to pay for ALL of this out of pocket. Our drug plans don't cover a thing.... In Canada I'd have to go to be referred to a fertility clinic, and then wait who knows how long.... So we are just paying for this all here.... He said it will be about $8000 for IVF. We have spent $4500 on IUI's so far.....

Let's hope either this or my next IUI works!! LOL!! We'll be so broke if we have to do IVF!!

Good luck to us all - hopefully some more BFP's this month for everyone!!!!

 

[oneof14]

Good Luck Ellemar.

Daisy, thank you so very much.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Does anyone know if an autoimmune disease can cause people to have a hard time getting pregnant ?

 

[DaisyQ]

Not sure, but a good question for the RE. I think yes, in some cases.

GL ellemar!