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At home ICI next or IUI at doctor's office?

ariellearielle Posts: 240
edited November -1 in Trying to Conceive
Today I'm 13/14 days past my at-home ICI. So far all I have gotten was BFNs, including this morning (all with Wondfo test). AF is due this Friday. I don't feel very optimistic that it worked. I've been ttc since July 2012. All in total 6 at-home ICIs and 2 IUI (unmedicated at doctor's office). Tried with two different donors so far. Now I'm wondering if my next try should be at home or an IUI at a doctor's office. What would you do? I'll be 35 in a couple of months.
ICI 07/2012 BFN, ICI 08/2012 BFN, IUI 03/2013 BFN, IUI 06/2013 BFN, ICI 08/2013 BFN, ICI 11/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2015 BFN, ICI 01/2016 BFN, IUI (with trigger) 02/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 03/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 04/2016 BFP - ended in ectopic pregnancy, ICI 10/2016 BFN, ICI 11/2016 BFN, Back to Back IUI 01/2017 BFN, ICI 4/2017 - BFN, ICI 5/2017 - BFN, IVF 6/2017 - 19 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/2017 (single embryo transfer) - BFP

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    2texasmoms2texasmoms Posts: 299 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If you've been trying since 2012 and not having luck, I'd suggest at least getting checked by a doctor to make sure you have no fertility issues. We have been lucky with our at-home tries, but I have no fertility issues whatsoever, so I'm very lucky in that regard, and we've been successful after a couple of months both times trying. TTC can definitely take longer with frozen sperm that with fresh, but if there's a possibility that you have an issue you may not know about, going to the doctor could help figure that part out.
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    ariellearielle Posts: 240
    edited November -1
    Thanks texasmoms for your reply. Yes, I've been ttc since 2012, but "only" 8 times in total since then. I don't know what issues I could have. When I did my two IUIs the doctor saw a perfect egg. I also have very regular periods. I might try the medicated route next time, even though I have always preferred natural.
    ICI 07/2012 BFN, ICI 08/2012 BFN, IUI 03/2013 BFN, IUI 06/2013 BFN, ICI 08/2013 BFN, ICI 11/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2015 BFN, ICI 01/2016 BFN, IUI (with trigger) 02/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 03/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 04/2016 BFP - ended in ectopic pregnancy, ICI 10/2016 BFN, ICI 11/2016 BFN, Back to Back IUI 01/2017 BFN, ICI 4/2017 - BFN, ICI 5/2017 - BFN, IVF 6/2017 - 19 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/2017 (single embryo transfer) - BFP
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    old mamaold mama Posts: 4,682 ✭
    edited November -1
    A little clomid has been the answer to several women. I would agree that it wouldn't hurt to get checked out and see what an RE would say. It does get a little more difficult as you get older. Good Luck to you.
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    blkbrd3blkbrd3 Posts: 1,221 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I decided to see an RE after 8 or 9 failed attempts. I wish I'd gone sooner because it was less stressful despite the added cost. I became pregnant with my son on my first IUI with the RE.
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    ariellearielle Posts: 240
    edited November -1
    Yes, I guess it's better to go the RE route for my next try. I made an appointment for a consultation on Friday, that is if AF shows (it's due on that day). I'm not very optimistic that I'm pregnant because up until now I've been getting BFNs.
    ICI 07/2012 BFN, ICI 08/2012 BFN, IUI 03/2013 BFN, IUI 06/2013 BFN, ICI 08/2013 BFN, ICI 11/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2015 BFN, ICI 01/2016 BFN, IUI (with trigger) 02/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 03/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 04/2016 BFP - ended in ectopic pregnancy, ICI 10/2016 BFN, ICI 11/2016 BFN, Back to Back IUI 01/2017 BFN, ICI 4/2017 - BFN, ICI 5/2017 - BFN, IVF 6/2017 - 19 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/2017 (single embryo transfer) - BFP
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    K&HK&H Posts: 3,368 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Will your insurance cover costs after six iuis? That might have me moving more quickly toward dr assisted.
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    ariellearielle Posts: 240
    edited November -1
    I don't think my insurance covers any IUIs. I think they only partially cover one IVF after you have had three unsuccessful IUIs.
    ICI 07/2012 BFN, ICI 08/2012 BFN, IUI 03/2013 BFN, IUI 06/2013 BFN, ICI 08/2013 BFN, ICI 11/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2014 BFN, ICI 12/2015 BFN, ICI 01/2016 BFN, IUI (with trigger) 02/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 03/2016 BFN, IUI (with clomid + trigger) 04/2016 BFP - ended in ectopic pregnancy, ICI 10/2016 BFN, ICI 11/2016 BFN, Back to Back IUI 01/2017 BFN, ICI 4/2017 - BFN, ICI 5/2017 - BFN, IVF 6/2017 - 19 blastocysts frozen, FET 8/2017 (single embryo transfer) - BFP
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