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

Hey ladies I know I have some reading up to do....Hope all is well with everyone. I would like to say congrats to all the new :bfp:, Goodluck to the ladies about to test, and :dust to all!!!

AFM I am hoping to have my 2nd iui sometime next week, I have another u/s monday.
 
Ash, the success rate is higher with injectables, so I'd give that a go. More eggs, and better quality.

Dilia - it's such a personal decision. From what I've read, increasing the dose does not recruit MORE eggs, it just makes them develop faster. So increasing the dosage of a med is not always the right thing. But perhaps a different medication all together? Why Bravelle and not Follistim/Gonal F? Curious.

We were just confronted with the same decision (move forward with another 1-2 IUIs or go to IVF). Our decision was largely based on our insurance situation (limited funds for ART), but our doctor did say that if IUI is going to work, it usually works the first few tries. He said that if it works, it's because it's addressing a subtle ovulation problem that's corrected with the meds, a timing problem, a mild sperm problem, or a hostile CM problem. After try number 3 or 4, the chance for success with IUI is much lower, because if it's not working, there are likely OTHER problems that may need to be corrected with IVF. That's not to say it never happens of course - there are definitely women who get pregnant on their 7th IUI or get pregnant naturally after IVF. It's just that if you are going this route with ART, and want this to happen in a time and cost efficient way, doing more than 3-4 tries isn't advisable. According to my doctor anyway.
 
Ash, the success rate is higher with injectables, so I'd give that a go. More eggs, and better quality.

Dilia - it's such a personal decision. From what I've read, increasing the dose does not recruit MORE eggs, it just makes them develop faster. So increasing the dosage of a med is not always the right thing. But perhaps a different medication all together? Why Bravelle and not Follistim/Gonal F? Curious.

We were just confronted with the same decision (move forward with another 1-2 IUIs or go to IVF). Our decision was largely based on our insurance situation (limited funds for ART), but our doctor did say that if IUI is going to work, it usually works the first few tries. He said that if it works, it's because it's addressing a subtle ovulation problem that's corrected with the meds, a timing problem, a mild sperm problem, or a hostile CM problem. After try number 3 or 4, the chance for success with IUI is much lower, because if it's not working, there are likely OTHER problems that may need to be corrected with IVF. That's not to say it never happens of course - there are definitely women who get pregnant on their 7th IUI or get pregnant naturally after IVF. It's just that if you are going this route with ART, and want this to happen in a time and cost efficient way, doing more than 3-4 tries isn't advisable. According to my doctor anyway.

Used bravelle because it wad the most affordable and this is all out of pocket for me. But worth talking about changing to a different. I do worry there are other issues so IUI would be a waste but paying IVF out of pocket just isn't feasibile now and I don't want to wait.
 
Bravelle and Follistim and Gonal-F are all FSH. Bravelle is human derived, extracted from urine of post-menoposal women (purified), Follistim and Gonal F are manufactured. From my understanding, Follistim and Gonal-F have a slightly different molecular structure but do the same thing. One is Follitropin alpha and one is Follitopin beta

Last cycle I used Bravelle and Repronex and had a great response. Repronex is human derived FSH but it contains an equal amount of LH. 1 Vial of Bravelle is 75iu of FSH and 2% LH, Repronex is 75iu of FSH and 75iu of LH. There is also Menopur which is a more purified version of Repronex therefor less adverse reactions (I did get quite the welt from each Repronex injection). There is no LH in Follistim or Gonal-F and some REs believe that some LH with the FSH is better for stimming and helps improve endometrial lining.
 
Very informative nicker! Thank you for sharing this.

All I know if that for IVF, I'll be on follistim and menopur.
 
i liked gonal f. i felt super happy, energetic etc on it. the shots didnt hurt. much better than femara or progesterone
 
Daisy, that would be like my Bravelle and repronex. I may ask for menopur next time. Apparently less people get injection site irritation.
 
:wohoo: :happydance: :wohoo:

I'm so happy, AF came a day earlier so had my CD3 scan early this morning and everything looked great! Had lots of small follies on each size! So doc gave me the all OK to start the meds for the IVF, I'm on Lucrin in the morning for surpression and 225IU Menopur in the afternoon for 7days (cd3-9), Follie scan next Sunday @ 8am to see when we trigger and schedule the retrieval for :dance2: and she said at my age they most of the time do a 5dt. :dance2:

Last night I was at my mom's bday party and a lady took my wedding ring and a piece of string. Placed it on my left palm and holds it very still. Then the ring started to swing, it indicated a very strong boy and then a girl and then another boy. But she said the girl was so quickly after the boy it might mean twins. Then once it stops dead still its over. And we tested it on everyone that already had their kids and it was spot on, its crazy but cool! So I'm in for twins :winkwink: even DH had the exact same order and strenght in swing. If it swings in a line, its a boy and if it turns in a circle its a girl, if you wanna try it for fun :lol:
 
I'm on my phone, so will catch up with evryone tomorrow.

Sorry about the bfn's :hugs:
 
Tella- I've heard of that before over pregnant moms tummy as an old wives take. Late see if it comes true :)

Good luck with meds and having retrieval done, keep us posted how it goes.
 
Pretty sure I am out officially. 12dpiui this morning took a test negative. I called my new FS office to see if I could get in sooner than the 26th because I didn't want to miss a cycle, so I was going to see whichever doctor had an appointment and the nurse tells me that someone called this morning and cancelled their appointment tomorrow with the doctor I wanted at 11AM! Talk about being lucky and meant to be! So I'm going to see my new FS tomorrow morning and talk about what the next step is ... should be interesting! I'm excited but nervous at the same time! I hope I get my bfp through this doctor. I heard he's good, so we'll see what happens!

I'm bummed about the bfn but obviously excited that I got in to see the doctor before my next AF starts!
 
Ash - yay how perfect!! Can't wait to hear how it goes tomorrow!
 
Good luck Ash! Sorry you got a bfn :hugs: but at least you get to figure out a game plan for the next cycle right away, how lucky!

Notoptimistic- weird, are you going in for a blood test soon?
 
I'm happy you got the appointment Ash!! I'm sure all the runnin back and forth between SJ and NYC was stressful. Hopefully this cycle will be your BFP!
 
Hopeful- I'm on vacation in NYC so I'll call my doc tomorrow and see if he thinks I should go to a lab around here to get a blood test.
 
Welcome to NYC! Sorry about the bfn... Hope you are enjoying the city tho - pretty perfect weather.

Go get pizza and gelato at Otto on 8th at 5th ave. It'll cheer you up, maybe just a little? Huge wine list too.

Did your doc do a 7dpo progesterone test?
 
One more thing re: injectibles. I have also read that Bravelle, Menopur, and Repronex are easier for REs to individualize dosing than Gonal-F and Follistim because they are not in pre=metered dosing pens. I can use more powder in the saline or more saline with the powder I can also control how much to inject.
 

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