IUI / IVF ?

[Sweets1]

Ok so I’ve been to see my consultant today and let’s start with the good news, all my tubes are clear and bloods came back normal! So no problems my end, well apart from the PCSO. So the question we were asked was to go IUI or straight to IVF. What’s people’s experiences? Now the bad news!! We have had to cancel our honeymoon because of Zika risk, as it would delay any treatment by 10 months. We are gutted as it’s a dream holiday but after coming this far I’m not prepared to lose 10months, we both agree. So holiday searching tonight for that special honeymoon in Europe now! Xx

[Hidden]

Hey there,

At my age (37) they recommended we go straight to IVF, rather than IUI. As sometimes IUI can delay things as it had a small chance per month of working. But I am sure people have success stories on here!!

We are the same - nothing showed up in any tests. Egg and sperm seem ok!

We just had one failed fresh IVF and waiting for round 2! I was glad we went straight to IVF.

Best of Luck!

X

[Sweets1 in reply to Hidden]

I’m 35 now and husband is 30. He has a condition called klinefelters! I know IUI is a small % just wondered what people thought! Oh I’m so sorry about the failed ivf, but glad your trying again, thank you, and wishing you all the very best xxx

[Hidden in reply to Sweets1]

Yes some people on here will have personal experience! We just wanted to go ahead as we are unexplained.

Best of Luck!!

Hope you get a positive soon.

X

[Sweets1 in reply to Hidden]

Yes I’m sure! All the best to you aswell, hope things go your way xxx

[Orla9298]

My clinic only delay you by one month if visiting a zika zone, and I’ve seen many clinics say 3 months, but I’ve never heard 10??

Santorini looks divine if you sick to Europe and if you haven’t already been, I’m dying to go! Would be worth splashing out on a posh suite on Oia for a honeymoon xx

[Sweets1 in reply to Orla9298]

Our problem is we were not going until end of oct this year and I just feel it’s a while to wait after we come back and start! We have been lucky to have only lost the deposit, so are planning a lovely treat! When though I don’t know, as I’m worried now we might get the ball rilling in the next month or so xxx

[Hidden]

We opted to go straight to IVF. I was 36 soon to be 37 so was keen to go ahead. It’s a personal choice- IVF is pretty full on. I didn’t realise how much until I started but am glad that we did it this way.

Sorry to hear about your honeymoon. Do you have to stay in Europe? We did an amazing trip from Calgary to Vancouver in western Canada last year. Currently, I’m in Croatia and I can highly recommend Dubrovnik or the Elaphiti islands. It gets super hot in the summer though. Good luck xx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Your situation sounds similar to ours - 37 and unexplained. We also had 1 failed IVF and waiting for a frozen cycle - encouraging that it worked for you

X

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Good luck! I had an endometrial scratch this time ( I see you are going for this too) , embryo glue and progesterone injections. Fingers crossed for you too xxx

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

Yes I had scratch last time too!

I will ask them about embryo glue!

Thanks xxx

[Sweets1]

Thank you, I think IVF is the best way to go from talking to people and listening to advice ! A honeymoon is nothing to compare with the journey we are on so like you say we just have to be patient, thank you xx

[Sweets1]

I’m the same age so I was the same we just wanted to see what people’s thoughts were and things! It sounds very full on and the injection word just made me flinch, even though my pain threshold is pretty high, it’s everything else that comes with it!! They suggest Europe but we are open to looking. I do love the sun, and feel like we deserve a honeymoon, but like I said earlier we are worried we will get called for things in the next few weeks, so now worried to book anything. Thank you xxx

[Hidden in reply to Sweets1]

The injections really aren’t that bad and there are lots of tips on here for when the time comes. Whatever you decide, you will have loads of support here. Xx

[Sweets1 in reply to Hidden]

Here are been a great support! It’s just one of those things we will have to go through!! Thank you xxx

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

How old are you? The research suggests more chance of a live birth if you go straight to ivf after 35. If under 35 then iui is much less stressful on your body I hear.

We honeymooned on the amalfi coast in Italy and had a wonderful time. Stayed in posh hotels in positano and ravello and the service was amazing. Not sure if it would be sunny enough for you in Oct though.

[Sweets1 in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

I’m 35 now, I think IVF is the best road to go down, from listening to you lovely people. We are now looking to go in aug, so the sun will be shining during that month I’m sure! We will find something I’m sure! This journey whatever stage, certainly changes things when you least expect, thank you xx

[ClaireAlley]

We had 3 failed rounds of IUI. So we have moved onto IVF. I found it quit traumatic going though IUI. I wished we hadn’t tried it but I always said I would try anything. My friend had IUI and got pregnant first time x

[Sweets1]

Oh I’m so sorry! Wishing you all the luck now xx

[Sweets1]

Thank you! It’s good that he is supportive and come to decision together. Wishing you all the very best xxxx