Looking for some advice to move to IVF
Hi all, I just had my third failed medicated IUI (blood test is meant to be Friday but I already have my period today). Before I next meet with the doctors I would like to be armed with as much knowledge as possible in case they try to argue for a fourth IUI before moving to IVF. I have mild endometriosis confirmed by laparoscopy and my luteal Phase is always 11 days despite being put on different types of progesterone (oral and pessaries). I also have a slightly inverted uterus which likely doesn’t help and I am 37, turning 38 in a few months. Any advice greatly appreciated.
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@Kate have you ever has a HSG? Maybe get that done before moving onto another IUI round or even IVF
So IVF might be more successful due to endo. I got the test done for inflammation and wasn’t officially diagnosed with endo but was put on a protocol to suppress everything (depot lupron) and that’s what worked for me this time. Not saying endo is causing issues but it can make it harder to get pregnant. But there are protocols in IVF to work around that. Might want to bring that up with your doc and get their opinion.
Thanks Nicola, I have had a HSG and all was clear
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Hi Kate, I think the choice of treatment is yours. Your doctors might give arguments for IUI but ultimately can’t refuse to move you to IVF, unless there are medical contraindications. IUI is only 15% chance per try, and if you are going to need IVF, it’s better to start it sooner rather than later in our late 30s. I personally moved after 1 IUI only and my doctor agreed: - additional IUI would eat into my IVF budget - success is low and repeat failures have effect on mental health - Age is of essence for IVF, and I wanted to start asap! - my doctor added the argument that IVF might help cement a diagnosis while IUI doesn’t help us understand what’s going wrong. Hope this helps x