https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:36:45 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-should-we-ask#post-2368102 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:36:48 +0000 Mrs. Pinky 2368102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@helloimkate: sorry :bummed:<br /> Have you called your insurance company? I ask because my plan required 6 failed IUI's prior to getting started with IVF. We are technically unexplained so maybe that would be different since you have a diagnosis.<br /> If there is no requirements or you are self-pay. I would look at the stats IUI vs IVF. Good luck to you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-should-we-ask#post-2367972 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:26:55 +0000 Ajsmommy 2367972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi There- I just had my hsg yesterday. We are just starting on this journey too. So I don't have much to offer other than that the hsg wasn't too bad. DH has his testing set up in a week so we'll have more answers then. I have DOR, my FSH was 12.9 although all my other numbers are good and my ultrasound went well and they saw 9 follicles..... it's confusing and scary all at the same time.</p> <p>Just wanted to wish you luck with all of this!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-should-we-ask#post-2367960 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:13:00 +0000 ShootingStar 2367960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would ask the RE what his recommendation is. Honestly, IUI only slightly increases your chances more than doing nothing. And if you're not ovulating or your eggs aren't good enough quality, the actual IUI won't help that (but the meds will). </p> <p>I'm guessing he'll recommend 3 rounds of IUI then move to IVF. That's what my RE recommends unless it's something extreme. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/what-should-we-ask#post-2367939 Tue, 24 Nov 2015 10:00:46 +0000 helloimkate 2367939@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been jumping on and off the TTC train for the past 2 years, and now it feels like things just got real.</p> <p>We met with our RE a few weeks ago and found out that I have DOR, and we need to give it everything we have in the next few years before my reserve drops even lower. (I'm 31)</p> <p>We STARTED seeing the RE because my cycles were irregular for a long time after I got off BC, then evened out, but we weren't conceiving. Found out DH has a low count (it was 7 million per cc, 60% motility in February, just re-did SA last week and it's even lower/motility dropped as well. He was diagnosed with a vericocele). My progesterone at day 23 was also kind of low... 3 (and change). I have an HSG ultrasound next week, then we meet again with the RE to discuss our options.</p> <p>IUI? Straight to IVF?</p> <p>What questions should we ask?<br /> Anyone else struggle with low SA? What did you do to improve counts?</p> <p>Thanks for any advice! This is overwhelming....... </p>