I've been trying to conceive for about past 8 months. Though no major infertility issue has been detected in me or my partner, somehow our efforts have proved to be futile so far. Even the use of OKT didn't help. At infertility support, I have heard about the obvious IVF already but reluctant to opt for it just yet. Did anyone ever face a similar issue? What were the alternatives to IVF that your fertility clinic offered?
How effective are the fertility clinics in dealing with infertility without the obvious IVF?
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I saw an RE (reproductive endocrinologist aka a fertility doctor). After testing (HSG, uterine biopsy, sperm analysis along with day 3/21 hormones), I was started on clomid and then femera (both drugs that help simulate ovulation) and ultimately an IUI (interuterine insemination). IVF is typically the last intervention tried. My doctor would have let me try several rounds of IUI before suggesting anything further. All of this obviously depends on what the results of your testing are as some problems can really only be potentially solved with IVF
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We also had no issues other than no male partner/no sperm (same sex couple). We did 6 unmedicafed IUI's with donor sperm, 1 medicated and ultimately had our son via IVF. There are lots of options besides IVF. We pushed to go that far as we were getting impatient.
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Our RE was willing to be as aggressive or non-aggressive as we chose. Once we got all our testing done and found no real cause for our infertility we opted for medicated IUI cycles first and then would move on to IVF when we were ready. Our first pregnancy was the result of a break in treatments (after two years of trying) and this pregnenacy is the result of a medicated IUI cycle. My experience talking with friends and such is that most RE's don't want to push you into IVF until other options are exhausted OR your diagnosis means pregnancy is unlikely without IVF.
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Our doctor let us set the pace. We did clomid without Iui, clomid with iui and trigger injection. And clomid without iui with trigger (got preggo that time). We were going to go to IVF next but she would've tried injectibles first and we were ready to move on since I was already 38.
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There are several options outside of IVF, depending on your fertility issues. My RE always offered us choices and never pushed for the most invasive or expensive choice.
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You didn't mention your age but unless you were on the much older end, I probably wouldn't let myself be rushed into Ivf. At 35, I saw an RE after 6 months of trying and was told I had a diminished ovarian reserve and that I needed ivf right away because I had less than 1% chance of conceiving naturally. I decided not to do anything until I could switch insurance and went to see another RE who gave me the option of an iui with clomid. I felt like I needed to try a less invasive approach first but ended up pregnant naturally the cycle before I planned to start treatment. Another RE I saw related to a postpartum issue I had told me that of course it would take a year to get pregnant at 35/36 and that should have been expected. If you aren't comfortable making that leap, take your time.
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@muffinsmuffins: Yes! As far as I've been reading the posts from the forums, I found IVF is the last resort.
its a sure shot way (in most of the cases) to getting pregnant when nothing else worked. -
@Shantuck: I'm 32. So far all the reports suggest poor eggs and somewhat irregular ovulation. According to my RE, I'll have a Clomid for now. In case it proves to be insufficient I can go for IUI next.
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I feel that whatever you choose will be right for you. We are all cheering for you. There are so many helpful ladies here who can give their advice. I'm very pleased with the amount of support this community provides. Also ask on other boards; there are many to choose from. I am struggling with a similar situation and I know that what my partner and I end up choosing will be for the best. Thank you for reaching out! You are an inspiration. xx
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