How many times do most try iui?

narcosis75

I am 37 and have had five iui's. On the fifth try I mixed it up, I had acupuncture and I switched donors. It resulted in a pregnancy, but I miscarried at 5 weeks. How many attempts at iui do most woman attempt? Before round 5, I figured if I didn't get pregnant than I probably wouldn't with iui. Since I did get pregnant, should I try it once more?

moewhit25

robin

law_ap

I was super lucky and it worked on the first try, but my dr. told me to be aware that most people take 3-4 tries.

tal970

This is such a personal choice. Everyone on here has given good advice. For you, you should decide if IVF is even a option for you. Next decide how much more money you are willing to spend before moving onto IVF. If IVF is not an option for you then your next best thing is to keep trying IUI's. If after some point these don't work for you it might be time to consider your other options.

Krisaz

I actually got preg the first IUI I had in 2011, but it was a chemical. Then I got another BFP and miscarried at 7 wks. My friend got pregnant on the very first one at 38, unmedicated, and delivered a healthy boy. It does happen but my RE also said 3-4 tries on average. I do not have fertility coverage and I painstakingly attempted IVF last March but it was converted to an IUI due to low response (I was over-suppressed with the Lupron) and I ended up getting the BFP but that was the m/c. I envy women who have coverage for this as it makes the process so much easier and less stressful. I will not do another IVF with my own eggs, I've determined that. I tend to do ok with IUI's and I feel older eggs tend to fertilize better inside of you and my new RE also says lets do a couple of IUI's and see what happens.

moewhit25

Anne72

Also, keep track of ALL your un reimbursed medical expenses, including the cost of sperm. Depending on your tax situation, you may be able to deduct the cost. For my 2011 taxes I was able to take an over $10k deduction for all the sperm, meds, doctors visits, etc. also, remember to track mileage to/from the doctors and any parking fees, they can be deducted too!

narcosis75

Anne72

Katrin

jauck11

amychild1

hi DucklingMama....love to hear your success stories esp since you have 2 children at a later age. I am 38 and will be having my 2nd IUI next month. I am happy to see it only took you 4 tries for the second child. Did you use medications??? trigger shot? monitored ultrasound?

Fiddle7

It took me 2 tries on each of my Iui's. I have 2 beautiful children 2 years apart. I had my son when I just turned 40 and my daughter at nearly 42. My family is now complete. I waited many years, almost too many to get started. I'm so gad and blessed to have them, though I did have a loss at 9 weeks when I was. 39.

Jenna