It's definately on the low side, but I've read stories of people with the same or lower counts getting their BFP. (Google can be a friend sometimes!
). Just try not to get discouraged....also, it's a good sign your IUI was painless, it means your body wasn't fighting to push out the catheter& sperm. Was this your DH's first SA? My hubby's count & motility goes up and down every month.
It's his second SA, he had one in June. That was pretty bad too, both are similar, but the doctor said this is worse than the last one
I posted this in the other thread, but I thought I'd re-post for you... Nothing is impossible... Keep that in mind!
Quaver, sweetie... The numbers really aren't good at all. I'm not going to lie to you. The doctor was disappointed with them for a reason. Here's a breakdown... although I feel bad posting it.
I don't know where you fall in the age category, but I thought it might help someone anyway.
Clomid w/ IUI = 1.71 times
more likely to conceive than natural IUI
Injectables w/ IUI = 2.15 times
more likely to conceive than natural IUI
Less than 10 million sperm = 87%
less likely to conceive than with 10 million or more sperm
More than 37 years old = 42%
less likely to conceive than younger patients
MarsMaiden: I am taking Progynova twice daily from the day I did IUI. I also have a strong feeling its going to remain negative
I am hoping atleast I get AF soon so that I can think of the next cycle. This is so hard and disappointing.. My doc has told me that we will try IUI for three cycles else move on to IVF as I have low fertility. I am so anxious
I dont think I will try IUI thrice instead opt for IVF soon.. any thoughts on that ladies? Do you think I should try IUI next cycle in case AF arrives or just move on to IVF. I know its very expensive but me and my husband have been saving for it..
Good Luck to all.
Only and your husband can decide if its time to move on. The odds are much better with IVF, but the cost is much worse and the protocol is MUCH harder. Its high demand, uncomfortable, invasive, and fraught with loads of needles and harsh drugs. That being said... I moved on after my 1st IUI, and I'm very excited to start IVF. So, take what you will from that! lol
just forgot to ask one important Q - have all of you got your tubes checked before going through an IUI? My doc has not checked my tubes so far.. do they usually do it before going ahead with IUI?
Nope, never checked my tubes before IUI, but they're checking them before IVF. Seems backwards to me, but whatever!
Hey Megg33k, All the best for your IVF.. I hope this will do the trick for you... I spoke to a couple of other friends (who have had a sucess with twins with their first IVF) today and they said they never got their tubes checked as the doc said that the tubes dont matter for IVF ... Do you why your tubes are being checked now? Still AF hasnt arrived and the tests are still BFN..
Lots of luck to you!
I'd love twins!
They're checking my tubes now so that my FS can map my uterus and tubes in anticipation of my egg collection. He likes to have a clear path mapped out to avoid any possible issues that day.