Unexplained Infertililty, What's Next?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I was unexplained as well at age 31 and again at age 34. Tried for >18 months each time. I have regular 28 cycles, used OPKs, the monitor, had well timed sex each month and still---nothing ever happened. We went straight to IVF and it worked the first time each time. Now we're trying for a third and still not getting pregnant naturally (we're in month 4). Not sure if we'll do IVF again.

Unexplained fertility is very frustrating. I know I ovulate eggs, I know my husband has good sperm and yet the 2 never meet. I think psychologically it's harder than having a diagnosis. Every month I get my hopes up because there's no apparent reason why it shouldn't and it does for just about everyone else.

OP here - This is EXACTLY how I feel. Part of me wishes something was wrong so we would know the best course of treatment and start this journey correctly.

I'm glad I'm not alone in feeling this way. I have to say though, I am a little surprised that so many had to go to IVF. That scares me.

[Anonymous]

We were unexplained as well. It is very frustrating when everything tests normal, but you try and try and don't get pregnant. We tried clomid for 6 months and then did two IUIs, which were covered by insurance. After those didn't work, I changed to SG and they said we could try IUIs with injectables, but I was 39 at that point so we decided to go to IVF.W e did the two cycle plan that they have and got pregnant on the second cycle, from a frozen transfer. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Another unexplained case here. The only part about it which I think may be a *little* easier is that neither partner can "blame" the other, or feel guilty about it if it's them. It's like, "Heck, we're both supposedly fine. It's just not working for some reason. [Shrug.]" That's the ONLY way where maybe it's a bit easier? Otherwise, yes, totally agree with yoiu: unexplained is the pits!