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@thisisme: Thanks! Yep, first round. We started the process in October (starting with testing and monitoring). Stim cycle in November/December and the transfer this past Wednesday Jan 8th.
When do you officially start IVF?

@Happygal: I didn't realize that either. I always feel like my NTNP months don't count so it doesn't seem like I've been trying that long.

@FaithFertility: @LovelyPlum: thanks ladies!

I love this thread, makes it so much easier to remember everyone's info. The weekly threads are great but I often can't keep everyone's info straight.

Started TTC: October, 2012
Months/cycle in active TTC: 9 or 10... or 11
Ages: 35 (me) 36 (DH)
Any children- nope
Past pregnancies- nope
When did you see an RE- Have my first appointment 1/28
History of IF in family: none that I know of
My diagnosis: Unexplained, thus far.. clear tubes, healthy uterus, normal hormones
DH diagnosis: peachy
Treatments so far: none, besides acupuncture (which really isn't a treatment, but hopefully it will help)
Medications so far: 3 rounds of 50mg Clomid, currently on a Femara round
Other notes: I've started an exercise program and am switching out a lot of foods for organic, healthy choices.
Methods you would try to get a child: IUI, IVF (but I'm hoping not to have to spend that kind of time and money, of course)

Started TTC: Fall 2012
Months/cycle in active TTC: 2nd cycle since DH's accident, though last month didn't really count cause we only BD'd once.
Ages: I'm 31, he's 39.
Any children: none
Past pregnancies: none
When did you see an RE: saw and RE a few months ago when DH was having trouble ejaculating
History of IF in family: none
My diagnosis: uterine septum
DH diagnosis: low testosterone, low count suspected
Treatments so far: uterine septum removed
Medications so far: DH tried Clomid for low T but it made him SUPER irritable
Other notes: DH is now able to ejaculate (yay!) so we're going into the RE's office TODAY for another consultation. I'm so nervous about what he might recommend. DH was originally scheduled for a sperm extraction procedure, but we postponed.
Methods you would try to get a child: IUI, IVF, TESE

Started TTC: July 2012
Months/cycle in active TTC: 20 cycles, 2nd cycle on meds.
Ages: 40 and 47
Any children- 2 natural ( girls ages 9 and 12). DH has 3, 2 are IVF twins
Past pregnancies- 2
When did you see an RE- July 2013
History of IF in family: none. My husband did IVF with ex
My diagnosis: age factor, high FSH, endometriosis
DH diagnosis: Low sperm count, morph and motility
Treatments so far: First IUI tomorrow
Medications so far: One cycle 2.5mg Femara, little response. 2nd cycle 5mg Femara CD 3-7, Follistim CD 3-6, 8, Bravelle CD 10, Ovidrel CD 12. DH on 12.5mg Clomid this cycle
Other notes: We have 5 blended kids and are hoping for one together. I have cut way down on sugar and red wine, eat lots of organic fruits and veggies, eggs. I run and bike regularly. I got DH to drink almond milk instead of milk and has cut down on cheese, processed foods and red meat.
Methods you would try to get a child: Medicated IUI, maybe IVF. Husband not thrilled with idea of donor sperm.

@littlek: what makes you say borderline DOR? I'm sure you've told me, but I can't remember what your FSH/AMH numbers are...

Just met with RE this week and official diagnosis is unexplained. My estrogen is slightly elevated which can lead to DOR or mean nothing.

Interesting to see all the similarities and compare notes.

Here's me:

Started TTC: 12/11

Months/cycle in active TTC: 18 (after things normalized post-m/c)

Ages: 33

Any children- none

Past pregnancies- 1 missed m/c @ 8weeks (detected at 11+)

When did you see an RE- haven't yet...but have done all the testing that's been recommended so far

History of IF in family: no, but multiple women in my family have had 1 m/c...then gone on to have multiple healthy pregnancies

My diagnosis: unexplained

DH diagnosis: hyperviscous semen?

Treatments so far: LOTS of TI, IUI x3, acupuncture, Qigong, assorted relaxation techniques

Medications so far: Clomid

Other notes: waiting...very impatiently...to get Day #3 lab results back. Repeat FSH, estradiol levels (first ones were done about a year ago)...LH and AMH levels for the first time.

Methods you would try to get a child: Strongly considering IVF...unless my AMH levels are extremely low, adoption. Currently taking suggestions.

Started TTC:
Diagnosed PCOS around 2007 and told would struggle to conceive when time came. We stopped BCP Feb 2013 and hoped for the best for the rest of the year, sadly no luck the good ol way.

Months/cycle in active TTC:
Battled to get cyst free in 14, finally on my 1st Clomid cycle.

Ages:
I'm 30, my DH is 25. He was the romantic "toy boy" that swept me off my feet... and never left

Any children: 0

Past pregnancies: 0

When did you see an RE :
Feb 14 I saw my specialist gynae for the first time. We don't have REs in South Africa, well I'm sure in theory we do, it's just not that common here to go further than a specialist gynae when battling IF.

History of IF in family:
My mom dropped a pearler the other day informing me that she drove to her gynae with my Dad's fresh donation in her handbag and he did an IUI for her! She was 30 and my Dad 40 when I was born, so a bit of help past the cervix seemed to do the trick. No other history of IF in the fam.

My diagnosis: lean PCOS,

DH diagnosis:
Semen analysis - 94% amorphous heads / 4% good guys.
Recommended IUI.
DH had a motor bike accident at 19 which left him with obviously traumatized man bits, and the suspicion that permanent damage had been done. He said he was genuinely worried he would never get an erec again, let alone be fertile.

Treatments & Meds so far:
Feb '14 | Provera to induce AF for HSG . HSG 100%
Mar '14 | Provera to induce cycle for Clomid - cycle bust, cysts.
Apr '14 | 1x 4cm cyst on R ovary. Back on BCP for 6 weeks to try reduce size.
June '14 | Big cyst ruptures, heals and we stop BCP to induce cycle to attempt 1st Clomid at last.

Currently (CD 11) on Clomid 50mg am & pm CD 5 - CD 13. Scan on CD 13 to check response to extended Clomid course. The scan on CD 9 showed both eggs and follicles halfway there. Seriously holding thumbs.

Other notes: Nothing at the moment

Methods you would try to get a child:
We would stop before using donor eggs/sperm. For us it's my egg-his sperm or bust

Started TTC: November 2012 (although a few months here and there before that)
Months/cycle in active TTC: 20 months
Ages: I'm 28, DH is 33
Any children- none
Past pregnancies- none
When did you see an RE- about a week ago!
History of IF in family: None in the immediate family. Although it did take my grandma 3 years to conceive her first child.
My diagnosis: Unexplained so far. I have an HSG test next week for further info.
DH diagnosis: His SA didn't show any issues.
Treatments so far: We're starting IUI this month if the HSG doesn't show any problems. I've also been doing acupuncture for almost a month.
Medications so far: I'm beginning Letrozole this cycle.
Methods you would try to get a child: Unsure, possibly IVF or adoption.

I'm jumping back in to fertility treatments as we try for #2. I thought I'd share my diagnosis for those of you that don't remember me from the first time around.

Started TTC: July 2011

Months/cycle in active TTC: 20 months for #1. Only 2 cycles for #2 before deciding to return to the RE.

Ages: I'm 35 1/2. My husband is 38.

Any children: We have one little boy, 9 months old, conceived on our 3rd IUI, 1 cycle of injectibles.

Past pregnancies: 1

When did you see an RE: We had our first RE appointment in September 2012. It took 3 months to get all of the testing and preliminary procedures taken care of before we started on Clomid.

History of IF in family: None.

My diagnosis: Good ol' Unexplained Infertility. The first time around, they noticed a slight blockage on my HSG. So they performed a saline sonogram to confirm what they saw. And then a hysteroscopy to remove the "fibroid" or blockage. I put it in quotations because the doctor said when she was in there, and they put the fluid in, the blockage just moved out of the way. So in my mind, my diagnosis is not unexplained. There was some s*%$ in the way that needed to be cleared out before the baby could snuggle in. Much better, and more human diagnosis, don't you think?

DH diagnosis: All tests normal.

Treatments so far: For #1, Hysteroscopy, 3 IUIs

Medications so far: Clomid for the first 2 IUIs, and Bravelle injectibles for the 3rd IUI. Trigger shot on every IUI cycle. And prometrium.

Other notes: I sometimes struggle with feeling like I should just relax, and see if we can be one of those couples that can conceive their second child without medical assistance. But I don't feel like I have the luxury of that time with my age. I also feel like even though I know I have no control over when I get pregnant, I'd like to try and have our second child at a different time of year. I'm so thankful for our first child, but having a baby around the holidays was a tad overwhelming for me. I'd love to have a baby when I can get out of the house more in those early months and not have to factor in Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's all while trying to master breastfeeding. A girl can dream, right?

Methods you would try to get a child: At this moment, I am still only mentally prepared to go through the IUI process. If we cycle for 3 times again and are not successful this time, we'll take a break and discuss our next steps.

** minor update** Added dexamethasone. Somehow I missed it during my last update.

Started TTC: 11/2011
Months/cycle in active TTC: On cycle 26
Ages: I'm 30 and DH just turned 32. (I'll be 31 in Oct.) I was 28 and DH was 29 when we started TTC.
Any children- None
Past pregnancies- None. Never seen a BFP.
History of IF in family: none
When did you see an RE: At 6 months, per suggestion by OB/Gyn because of DH's medical history. (May-June 2012)
My diagnosis: on April 2014, we switched REs and they have diagnosed me with PCOS and DOR! So happy to get away from that unexplained.
DH diagnosis: SA had low morphology but IUIs should have helped with that.
Treatments so far: As of 8/2014, I have had 3 cancelled IUI cycles due to enlarge follicles or inability to provide sample for IUI (at old RE). In order to prevent, cancelled cycles, DH now goes in a few days before the IUIs and has his goods frozen so we have them as back-up. Fresh is always better than frozen, but frozen is better than cancelled cycles. After those cancelled cycles, I went on to have 3 IUIs that were completed but unsuccessful. At the new clinic, I've had 2 unsuccessful IUIs (If you are counting, this would be IUI #5 for us.) I'm currently in the TWW for IUI #6. Hoping this is the one! If not, switching to IVF. (Wallet will be sad.)
Medications so far: Femera and trigger shot for all IUI cycles. 4/2014 started on metformin (for PCOS) and dexamethasone (for DOR).
Other notes: I have done acupuncture for the past year for fertility and general wellness.
Methods you would try to get a child: If this IUI #6 doesn't work, we'll be moving on to IVF. I don't want to think about what happens if IVF doesn't work.

Started TTC - January 2013
Months/cycle in active TTC - Too many
Ages - I'm 32 and DH is 34
Any children - 0
Past pregnancies - No
When did you see an RE - March 2014, switched in June 2014
History of IF in family - none
My diagnosis - partial uterine septum
DH diagnosis - all is well
Treatments so far - none
Medications so far - none
Other notes - Our RE stated that I likely won't be able to conceive without having surgery to clear the septum. She is referring us to a surgeon, but who knows how long the waiting process will be. I am a complete wreck of emotions - relief that I have an answer, but so scared about surgery (never gone under/hate IVs). DH has been incredible and said no matter what decision I make, we'll do it. I will likely go for the surgery but I just worry about so many things (it's really really bad).
Methods you would try to get a child - waiting on a referral/date for a surgeon's consultation.