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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well first of all, I think a lot of people with issues on the male side do IUI, which makes sense. Assuming all is good there, it's just an intermediate step that is much less invasive(/expensive) than IVF so, for many, seems like it's worth a try.

I have annovulatory PCOS, and my first is an iui baby - I'm not sure that it wouldn't have happened without IUI, but we wanted to maximize our chances since I was having to use drugs to get myself to ovulate every month. My first IUI worked but I had an early miscarriage; my third IUI I got pregnant with my first.

I think it's a reasonable intermediate step if you have male issues OR if you're requiring ovulation assistance (clomid, injectables) - sort of a why not do this too to maximize your shot each round. Obviously people who did not have success with it and ended up ultimately moving to IVF will look back and feel like it was a waste of time and money - but there are definitely success stories out there.

How long have you been trying? [/quote]

That's a really good point in terms of people who have done IVF and are looking back. I've been trying for a year and have DOR but secondary infertility (have one kid naturally). Don't want to pay OOP for IVF quite yet and doctor said IUI is worth trying especially since I conceived/had successful pregnancy once already. Was just interested in hearing success stories since the great majority seem to be negative. [/quote]

I definitely understand that! We are about to start trying for our second so this has all been on my mind too. Did your doctor suggest trying clomid/letrozole/anything else along with the IUI, or just straight IUI?[/quote]

She recommended Clomid first, then injectables if it's not bringing enough follicles up. Also, solidarity fist bump!

I hate that money= possible having more kids. If I had all the money in the world I'd just do a few banking cycles, PGS it, and then move on with my life. [/quote]

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