Hi ladies. I'm back after being away since December. I've just been on an emotional roller coaster the last few months.
I just had my 3rd IUI a few days ago and may have to look into ivf if we're not successful. Anyone with unexplained infertility have IUI success?
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A good friend of mine had success on her 4th IUI after an unexplained fertility diagnosis (and is now pregnant with her second with no intervention!).
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@Truth Bombs: That's such a great thing to hear. I guess I just feel bummed since my RE says that after the 3rd IUI, your chances get slightly lower.
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We were unexplained and IUI didn't work for us, but IVF did- I have twins from it.
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@LoveHope: My friend's husband was uncomfortable with IVF so they kept going longer with IUI than most, and it finally worked!
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My experience was just like @Meganmp:, we were unexplained, didn't have success with IUI but have twins from IVF.
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@LoveHope: I had some what unexamined IF I wasnt ovulating TTC for 2.5 yrs did 2 IUI got PG both times but had CP was diagnosed with a rare bacteria in my uterus that causes inflammation urea plasma I did 1 more IUI it was unsuccessful and then started antibiotics and baby asprin or bateria during that time we got PG with no meds or IUI!
DD is 16 months and I am PG with #2 at 13 weeks with no issues TTC!
Keep the faith, and definitely follow the Dr. But I used to hate those type of stories where it "just happens" but it can and does!
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@meganmp: Was it a fertilization issue?
@faithfertility: That's so wonderful that you were able to get pregnant! I love hearing that.
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@Caly: How many IUI cycles did you try?
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Hi there. We went through three unsuccessful IUIs before moving to IVF, and we were successful on that first fresh cycle after implanting one great looking blastocyst (and baby is coming any day now!) The RE does learn quite a bit from each failed cycle which is great, and can adjust your protocol as needed. That being said, I have heard that after 3 IUIs it's more and more unlikely to work. IVF is no fun at all, but it does have a high success rate which should be comforting.
Good luck.
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@LoveHope: pretty sure we did 3 IUI's before moving to IVF.
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My cousin has unexplained infertility and eventually conceived both her kids naturally between fertility treatments. It took forever (years), but it happened. Good luck!
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I have unexplained infertility. I did two IUIs and got tired of them and moved on to IVF. A fresh transfer failed but a subsequent frozen cycle did the trick! Good luck to you!
ETA: I was TTC with some pretty serious effort for 2 years before I moved on to the first IUI. -
I got pregnant on my 3rd IUI and then got pregnant with #2 while NTNP. Good luck!
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I had unexplained infertility at my first clinic and had 3 failed IUIs. I then switched to another clinic and they finally diagnosed me. I did another 3 IUIs but they were unsuccessful, too. I have 7 month old twins through IVF.
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My first IUI just failed. We plan to do two more. I'm so worried that they won't work bc we won't be doing ivf bc of financial reasons
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i don't have personal experience with IUIs, but i have one good friend who has gotten pregnant on her 4th try for baby 1 and 2, and another who just got pregnant with #2 on her 7th or 8th cycle
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I had secondary infertility (unexplained) and my first IUI at the RE worked and am holding my 2 month old now.
@LoveHope: are u being monitored? Medication?
So I did clomid at my regular OB and was headed for an IUI. They only monitor on a certain date (can't remember) after taking the medication. I kept explaining that my body tends to ovulate later but they said it didn't matter. So when they checked, the follicles were not big enough, deemed clomid a failure, and I could not do an IUI. After couple of months of this, I switched to a RE and they actually listened. I used Gonal F (lower dosage) and I was monitored way after the recommended "check" date based on what I told them. Based on that, I had a decent sized follicle and did an IUI for two days straight and it worked!
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I was diagnosed with unexplained infertility around the age of 28, did 2 rounds of 2 iUis over a 5 year period (between the 2 rounds got pregnant naturally/unexpectedly and had an ectopic pregnancy). Then got pregnant and had my son at 36 with no intervention 6 months after adopting our daughter. Not sure of your faith, but in my eyes God was at work with me as his plan allowed us to have our daughter which we never would have had if I had been pregnant earlier.
Will be thinking/praying for you and success for you to grow your family. -
Unexplained....did 3 rounds of IUIs with injectibles after 1 round of IUI with clomid...no success. First round of IVF (fresh cycle) worked. Pregnant now with twins!
Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
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I was in the unexplained category for awhile, but after they did a laparoscopy and removed endometriosis, that seemed to be the more likely culprit. Got pregnant with our third IUI with injectables cycle.
Good luck!
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I had unexplained infertility when trying for DD1 for 12 months. Had 1 failed IUI. Got pregnant the next cycle naturally!
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@LoveHope: my sister had, but moved on to ivf
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@Torchwood: I'm glad she was able to conceive. It's reassuring to the rest of us.
@Sungirl: I'm on my 3rd IUI now. Hoping....
@Ajsmommy: I really didn't want to move to IVF, it's so expensive. My doctor wants me to move to IVF if this IUI doesn't work but I think I may try again. I've heard stories of women having luck with the 4th or even 5th IUI. Fxing for you.
@Misolee: yes, I am being monitored. I'm on Follistim and ovidrel. The last 2 iui's they had be on a really low dose of Follistim and I only produced one follicle each time and progesterone was low. This IUI, they were more aggressive and my nurse said my progesterone was 30 at 4dpiui. She said this cycle looked better than the prior ones.
@Mkp17: That's such a wonderful story. Thank you for thinking of me
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@LoveHope: That is exciting that your nurse said this cycle is more promising! FX for you!!!
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Sending good luck vibes to you! We conceived our first son on our 3rd IUI/injectibles. And have a second son from our 2nd IUI/injectibles. I'm an IUI success story twice over. Keep thinking positive!
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@meadow: thanks... Hoping it's a good sign.
@sweetooth: That's so great to hear. Did you fall into the unexplained category?
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@LoveHope: yep, unexplained. We probably would have tried 4 IUI's before moving on to IVF because we had only started injectibles on our third round. The first two IUI's were with Clomid. I understand about success rates and moving on to IVF after a certain number of tries. But I think each time you try it's always a shot in the dark, you know? I mean, monitoring helps you be able to learn more about your cycles and timing. But it's really just magic that any of us can conceive at all.
Fingers crossed that third time's the charm for you!
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Sending good wishes! I'm sorry for your struggles!!
It took us 3 years to get a sticky baby, 2 miscarriages. Unexplained infertility, we got pregnant on our own eventually. -
@LoveHope: all the luck in the world to you, friend. Thank you for posting this question, it's giving me a bit of hope that IUIs can help. Infertility sucks.
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@Crystal: Thanks hun. Infertility is awful. With unexplained, I feel like there's nothing to fix. Lots of luck on your IUI. In my tww now. Beta is the 26th.
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