Failed IUI - does anyone have success stories of trying again less than 3 months after a failed IUI?

[Missionofendo]

Hello Ladies,

Please can I ask your advice ?

Sadly yesterday I got a negative result after 2 week wait IUI procedure.

I got cramps like period pains 24th morning clinic told me to test 25th - negative result.

Stopped progesterone yesterday but been over 24 hours and no period yet.

So confusing what’s going on…..

Has anyone gone into another IUI soon after a fail ?

Should you wait 3 months for new Folices?

Clinic says it’s fine but I worry it’s too early ?

Fed up it’s so hard isn’t it

6th round of fertility support and my age is against me.

1st over stimulated cancel cycle

2nd IVF Negative ( test was first week of lockdown the most stressful time for us all).

3rd IUI positive but baby boy didn’t make it sadly he was poorly 😢💔

4th cancelled cycle as sperm was recalled as other women had issues with the donor heart condition 😢 which was the sperm I had used previously.

5th negative

6th just now sadly failed 😞

sorry for my moan but I know someone of you will understand

thank you for any feedback & good luck to you all.

Claire 🙏💖🙏

[KediT]

so sorry it didn’t work for you and the loss. I’m only starting with the process but couldn’t just pass your post. Wishing you well and sending you love & light

[Missionofendo in reply to KediT]

So kind thank you so much I appreciate your message. Sending love and light back to you.

Look after yourself it’s a bumpy ride.

C 🙏💕

[Skittles11]

Hey lovely. I am sorry to learn this. Feels like such a battering after everything. I know with IVF they say you should have one normal period between cycles, so that's one withdrawal bleed and then one normal period however I am not sure that's the case with IUI as it is a different thing and no egg collection involved.

Hopefully some ladies who have had IUI will be along to advise you. I wish I could help, but it would only be a guess.

I'm hoping both of our year's hold a nice surprise after so much sadness xx

[Missionofendo in reply to Skittles11]

Dear Holly thank you so much. It’s so hard when you expect good news.

My tummy blew up & well similar symptoms make you think it’s your time.

I appreciate your feedback,

Thank you stay strong my friend

C 🙏💕

[Noah1981]

Hey I’ve had two rounds of iui that sadly failed too .But there is hope I went in to have a baby naturally he’s coking up to 10 weeks .Have you been using the cyclogest ? As I know this can delay period .Infact the whole procedure can delay your period so I’d give it a week or so and if still nothing g I’d do another test but it should arrive if unfortunately the test is still negative .Got to remember this messes your whole natural cycle and stressing also delays our period .Don’t lose hope tho I was 6 yrs trying after having a 9 yr old we had two failed attempts at the iui I think it was 2021 and it sound cliche but I’d given up hope and found out last February we hit the jack pot 💙.I hope this gives you some hope and I’m always here for a chat .I’m not as active as I was in here but I still keep in touch with some of the girls who are still in there journey so here’s a bit of that baby dust for you too 💞💙😚

[Missionofendo in reply to Noah1981]

Good Morning thanks so much for your reply and taking time to write such kind words.

I’m so happy for you that’s great feedback and gives me hope.

I receive that dust keep sending it

Thanks x

[liftinglady]

You will get there…

hey, I’m really sorry your journey has been so long and difficult and for your loss.

I have too had a similar ride, four IUI’s with donor sperm first one positive but later a loss the next three negative. I moved onto IVF first round two embryos in negative nothing for freezer, 2nd two embryos in nothing for freezer but one of those little beans worked so hard and is now a tiny little baby cooking in my tummy.

I’m 15weeks (on Saturday) and I won’t lie there is still plenty anxiety as I navigate pregnancy but we have got here after everything.

Keep going if you can, and your luck will change. Xx

[Missionofendo]

How Kind of you thanks for your feedback. Gosh it’s hard isn’t it you want the next goal but your also too scared to plan it.

I wish someone educated me better in my 30’s to freeze eggs then.

Much love to you and precious pregnancy x

Thanks Again 🙏☘️ x

[Noah1981 in reply to Missionofendo]

forgot to mention my cycles of iui was back to back so I had a failed one in July then in august 31st we had our second round .It’s better to do them straight after one another but be aware they messed up and delayed me the morning of my second round so I don’t think we really had any hope on the second round xx I was so emotionally drained the other half refused to put me through the 3 rd round we had paid for xx

[Squareark]

hi, Im really sorry to hear about your experience, it is such a rough journey.

I had 3 rounds of Iui, back to back, before moving onto ivf. From what I gather, success rates for iui are around 8-10% per month, so they like to do a couple rounds. Separately, because they are not overstimulating your body (supposedly), doctors are comfortable doing them back to backs.

I think it’s a little bit of a numbers game, so fingers crossed and sending you a lot of baby dust!

[Missionofendo]

Thank you so much - when it’s worked before you almost expect it to again.

I’m so sad today has been a bad day💔

I appreciate your words and feedback.

Keep sending that dust my way.

Thanks Again

C 🙏🤍 x

[PennyPoppy15]

Hi, so sorry to hear about your experience. I'm currently going through IUI too with donor sperm due to partners infertility and about to have my 6th and final round before moving onto IVF. All the previous rounds have ended with a negative tests and I have ran cycles back to back which the clinic seemed more than happy to do, as on no medication or supplements other than regular pre-pregnancy multivitamins. I've also had breaks in between due to not feeling up to it , timings not working out or one time I got covid! Think the main thing is whether you are ready to go again after a failed cycle, and if the clinic advises it is ok to do. It takes a lot to pick yourself up again after a negative test, so if you need time then that's ok too. Also, think the TWW could be use as a form of torture!!

Fingers crossed for your next cycle whenever you are ready❤️

[Missionofendo in reply to PennyPoppy15]

Hi Penny thank you for your feedback my question was really to do with the medication you have stimulated ovary’s and then the progesterone.

That’s great you didn’t need meds. I wish you all the luck.

The 2ww and sad result is just so hard to bounce back from and make another decision but I know I’m time I will.

Thank you so much I appreciate it.

C 🙏☘️ x

[HollyT7]

we didn't have a break, never worked for us. Bfps from ivf though. all the best x

[Missionofendo]

Thanks Holly for your feedback x congratulations on your news

Thank you

C 🙏☘️ x

[ttcsolomummytobe]

I completed 3 unmedicated IUIs consecutive as my clinic recommended this is the best way. There are some claims that one after another increases chances but I've also found info since that doesn't state this is the case.

My only recommendation, with hindsight would be if you are not feeling up to it due to medication or impact to your health then it may be worth taking a month out. I was very rundown and mentally tired before my last one but felt I really wanted to do it as it was going to be just before my birthday and hoped it would bring luck. Now I wonder should I have taken a month to take care of myself. Obviously can't change mine but this is why I share my view/feeling with you, it's something to factor.

My clinic recommended 6 IUIs in total but I really do think I will be going to IVF instead.

Good luck with whatever you decide x

[Missionofendo in reply to ttcsolomummytobe]

You are so right it’s all about what they say medically but also how you feel.

It’s a big deal and with the meds also took a lot out of me I was on a new tablet and it gave me some weird nerve pain symptoms.

Thanks for your kind words and giving me your feedback.

Best of luck back to you,

Thanks C 🙏☘️ x