Clomid or IVF

[LoveYouHoneyBadger]

To continue with clomid (2 cycles left)
Or just move straight to ivf?
I'll be 38 in a few months time so I'm conscious of time.
I've had 4 unsuccessful rounds of clomid.
Am I foolish to think these last 2 rounds could lead to a pregnancy?
I dread the thought of ivf to be honest and know success rate is also low.
I had one chemical 8 months ago and nothing since .
Would appreciate your opinion , if it could help me make a decision

Sorry to hear you are struggling, infertility is such a nightmare especially if you can't get in touch easily with your doctor (nhs).

I'm on my first round of clomid but I'm not hopeful as I'm bleeding in my luteal phase- only 3dpo at the minute so a while to go before I fully know. We've decided to try 3 rounds and then move to IVF privately if this fails.

I too am dreading having IVF and obviously falling pregnant on clomid would be so much easier, but we've been on this journey for so long now I just want something to work.

I suppose things to consider are: are you ovulating on clomid? If yes and not getting pregnant then perhaps there is another cause not to do with ovulation. If not, a higher dose might be needed or further discussion with your doctor.

Good luck, one day this will all be a memory while we are exhausted running around after our children!