Nayia
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Member since 10/07 1824 total posts
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Penny
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IUI---> IVF transition- LONG
Hey girls!!
How difficult was the transition from IUI to IVF?
I never did injectable IUI cycles and I'm skipping that...I did 7 IUIs, 3 medicated and 4 not.
I was never a huge fan on taking fertility meds but I did to help the cause.
However, It bugs me cuz we know that we are dealing with a Male infertility issue (low morphology) so when I asked how much my chances are increased by me taking meds and I was told like 5% i was kinda disappointed.
If I was told 20% i would have felt better about pumping my self with meds but 5% (if that)??!!!
So when my last beta came back negative, it bugged me A LOT cuz this was the only time that my body was toying with me. Usually I can tell if it worked about a week into my 2ww, NOT THIS TIME!!
Anyhoo.. my hubby and I decided that we are going to skip doing more medicated IUI's and go straight to IVF (even though ins doesn't cover it).
If I'm pumping myself with meds I might as well make the possible success rate rise. The only thing is that im so scared!!! I have no idea what to expect with all the meds and needles and stuff..
Anyone have any calming advice???
our 1st IVF consult is next week.. anything specific I should be asking??
Thanks in advance girls!!!
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Athee
I believe in miracles!
Member since 8/07 2462 total posts
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A
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Re: IUI---> IVF transition- LONG
take a deep breath girlie and enjoy the ride!!! Its annoying and sometimes draining but i think this is the best bet for you... i really do!!! you will probably be on the "less medicated" cycle. Dont forget to ask about ICSI although Im SURE he will cover that since its male IF... ask though if the price changes with ICSI... anything you need you know im here for you!!!
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maybemommy10
Big Brothers to Be !
Member since 2/10 3868 total posts
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Re: IUI---> IVF transition- LONG
Here is a list of questions i have saved in my Notebook from previous posts here. Hope this helps and GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!
Do you perform all the major procedures in your office?
If I have a question, how available are you to speak to?
Once we come to a treatment game plan, can I be cycled right in?
Does your lab/office close during certain months?
What are your success rates?
Here are some from LaurenExp's old thread:
What is your pregnancy ratio per embryo transfer?
What is your pregnancy rate for couples in our age group and with our fertility problem?
How much does it cost to store embryos and how long can we store them? Does insurance cover this?
What is the live birth rate for all couples who undergo this procedure each year at your facility?
How many embryos do you typically transfer per cycle?
Approximately how many office visits per cycle?
Will I see the same doctor all the way through my treatment?
What drugs do you use and what are the side effects?
Will you give me a print out of the number of follicles I have produced each time I go for a scan?
Will you tell me precisely how many follicles were aspirated from each ovary when I have my egg collection and what happened to each one of them?
Will I be able to stay lying down for half an hour to an hour at the clinic straight after my egg transfer?
Given my age, weight and medical history, what are my realistic chances of achieving a successful pregnancy?
Can all of my testing be completed within one or two cycles?
What kind of monitoring should I expect with a medicated cycle? (Ultrasounds, hormone levels, etc.)
How long do blood tests and other test results take to receive? What is the procedure for getting the results? (Expect a call from nurse, call clinic after certian hour.)
How open are you to discussing information and protocols I may learn about from other sources? (The Internet, Resolve support groups, etc.)
How do you feel about utilizing supplemental forms of treatment along with medications? (Vitamins, acupuncture, hypnosis, therapeutic massage, herbs, etc.)
Is it possible to setup payment plans for things not covered by insurance?
What do I need to know about scheduling weekend procedures?
What is the phone number for off-hours problems?
Is there a directory of phone numbers for office staff and doctors? (For example, some clinics will give you different numbers for contacting a nurse, getting lab results, discussing billing issues, etc.)
Who does morning ultrasounds? What are the hours for labs/monitoring? How long should I expect to be here each morning for monitoring?
How often do you perform ICSI? Blastocyst transfers? Frozen embryo transfers?
Do you have specific expertise with PCOS? What kind of protocol might you suggest to reduce the risk of OHSS? What percentage of your patients experience OHSS?
What do you do if you cant retrieve eggs or have problems retrieving eggs? Make sure that they have it listed to do an iui in addition to transfer so you dont lose any chances.
What do you do i you dont react to stims right away?
Who does the ER and the ET?
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