shaky insurance situation and deciding between IUI and IVF

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Given your husband's sperm issues, I think that would justify going straight to IVF. When I started TTC, I was diagnosed with PCOS and my husband with a low sperm count. My RE said that IUI would be pointless given his sperm count (they could give me clomid to make me ovulate, but that wasn't gong to get me pregnant if there were issues with the sperm). We went straight to IVF and I am glad that I did because we were able to bank some embryos

What was your DH’s SA results in terms of count / motility / morphology?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you have to try for a year if you’re under 35 before IVF clinics will treat you.

Totally not true. You can always get a consult and tested for hormone levels and HSG. Even if your insurance doesn't cover IVF the fertility testing is usually covered. It doesn't hurt to ask.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think you have to try for a year if you’re under 35 before IVF clinics will treat you.

Totally not true. You can always get a consult and tested for hormone levels and HSG. Even if your insurance doesn't cover IVF the fertility testing is usually covered. It doesn't hurt to ask.

I’m not talking diagnostic. I’m saying actual ART.