When to switch from IUI to IVF?

I haven't personally had experience with IVF (we did IUI), but am close to someone who was in the same situation. Per their doctor's recommendation, they skipped IUI entirely because of age, although ultrasounds showed her releasing a normal amount of eggs from each ovary. They made the decision with their doctor to preserve the current quality of their eggs, pursue IVF, and if pregnant, freeze the remainder of the eggs. Idk if that helps. Again, just going off of a friend's situation. Wishing you well.

In a similar situation. I’m 40, never been pregnant and been off of BirthControl for years. Have not been able to conceive naturally and have a long history of endometriosis. Started in October with regimented schedule of intercourse based on ovulation to find out that i was ovulating early and missing my window. We had 1 IUI which was unsuccessful and due to my age and history i told my doctor that i wanted am HSG year now instead of waiting, this way we could see if there was an issue.
We’re going to do 1 more round of IUI since the test was all clear and see what happens.
Wish there was an “easy” answer to the question.
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Have you had your AMH checked yet? At your age, I’d be inclined to go straight to IVF if it’s a matter of your egg quality. I’m 33 and that’s my issue.

Hi! I completely understand your thought process. We did all the tests and everything came back fine so I did 3 cycles of letrozole and TI with no luck. My dr recommended going straight to IVF since IUI has about the same success rate as trying to conceive naturally. I wanted to at least try IUI since it’s much less invasive, so that was the plan for the past 2 cycles. Unfortunately even with bloodwork every morning, we missed my LH surge both times 🤦🏻‍♀️ so we have decided to move on to IVF. The chances of IUI success do increase the more times you do it, but I guess the question is if you want to spend the time pursuing that or moving on to IVF which has a much greater success rate. I’m 36 and we could have kept trying the IUI, but I figured it was a sign to move on when I missed my IUI chance twice and I want to be pregnant sooner rather than later. It’s definitely a lot to think about. Not sure how helpful this is, but crossing my fingers for you that the IUI will work and you won’t have to do IVF!

Who else is in crandon I've asked before but maybe new people joined since I need a mommy frienddddd

Don’t lose faith... I am 41 years old and just had my 2nd baby after 13 yrs last December. Never thought it would happen naturally and it did especially being 40 and your chances of conceiving naturally at 40 is like 4% and we did it! So If anything, be hopeful and patient. When it’s meant to be it will happen 🙌

We had 3 IUIs before our doctor suggested IVF. After 3 failed IUIs I was ready to take next steps towards. Everyone’s process and feelings about next steps are different. It’s a tough journey, but do not lose hope. It will all be worth it in the end. It’s amazing what doctors can do these days! Good luck to you ❤️

If you can pay for the actual IVF procedure, your insurance company should pay for the actual procedure to execute it.

I had the best experience with IVF I wish I would have done it sooner. 10 years with unexplained infertility and we conceived our daughter on the first cycle of IVF so blessed 🙏

My husband and I decided after 2 failed IUIs that we were going to try IVF. We have different issues but for the most part MFI. We did not want to waste anymore time or money with such little chance of success with IUIs, especially with our type of infertility. It was the best decision for us because we got our son out of the first round fresh transfer! We are now awaiting blood results for our third round,2nd FET (1st FET failed) with the embryos we had frozen from then1st round. 💙 it really is up to you and where you want to spend your time/money/energy. Good luck to you!!