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Iui or ivf

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Cloclo93 · 29/10/2023 16:02

Hi ladies ttc 2 years now getting tubes check next month is my final investigation for unexplained infertility, me and my partner have decided to do IUI in January then IVF in March if iui fails, but alot of people are saying just go straight for IVF, I'm totally torn on what to do! All of this is very expensive here in Ireland, What are yer thoughts or experiences on this?
Thanks in advance xx

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Nutellaandacuppa · 06/12/2023 18:10

Hi @Cloclo93 ..I’m having a similar dilemma to you! We’ve been trying for two years now too with unexplained infertility, my other half is happy to go straight to IVF and has been for a while now but I wanted to keep trying for a bit longer. Our doctor has never been enthusiastic about IUI but said if we go down the treatment route to go for IVF.

IUI seems like a nice middle ground but a lot of money to lose if it doesn’t work out..

have you had any more advice since your post? Hope you're well x

vodkawipes · 06/12/2023 18:10

IUI is a total waste of time and money

Nutellaandacuppa · 06/12/2023 18:28

@vodkawipes thanks for your response..

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Cloclo93 · 07/12/2023 16:00

@Nutellaandacuppa I'm still torn in 2! We had consultation with fertility nurse she also advised ivf as we have already done clomid and trigger shots in the past she said it's basically the same as iui, then I hear how doctors push ivf because of money ? Also I'm seen more negatives then positives on iui. It's just alot of money to risk losing if you get that BFN after the tww
My AMH is very low for my age to aswell which is pushing me towards ivf too
How about you? Have you decided anything? Xx

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dohgouse · 07/12/2023 19:17

Nutellaandacuppa · 06/12/2023 18:28

@vodkawipes thanks for your response..

It's a genuine response, I have done both IUI and IVF. IUI is expensive and doesn't have great outcomes.

I really believe it's a waste of time and money.

Nutellaandacuppa · 07/12/2023 19:19

Thank you! It was a genuine reply, I appreciate the honesty :)

Nutellaandacuppa · 07/12/2023 19:28

@Cloclo93 I think we are planning to go down the IVF route in January.. seems IUI isn’t very recommended and a high chance of an expensive bfn. I was just hoping for a happy middle ground but maybe at this point I need to just bite the bullet and go all in!!

hope you’re ok.. sorry you’re going through this stuff too xx

dormicumema · 03/04/2024 09:48

Hi, Just wondering how youre doing and at what stage in your infertility journey
Wa are also unexplained, ttc for 18months.
Tried letrozole for 2 cycles, break next month, maybe 3rd cycle (all of them u monitored, doc said it may help with better ovulation) and then ivf...

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