IUI - Should I?

[stillhopeful]

I went for an ultrasound yesterday after being on 100mg of clomid day 3 - 9.   I was very discouraged with the results.  I had several follicles but only one mature one that measured 21.  What really upset me is my lining only measured 5 and they said they like to see 10.  I am 40 and don't have much time to waste but do you think that I should even bother with an IUI this month?  I just don't want to throw $300 away.

[cheesetoo]

stillhopeful,

I think that follicle size sounds great. As for the lining, can't your doctor get you started on progestrone to increase the lining? What did your doctor say?  I am 40 too and I think you should go for the IUI.  That's how I got pregnant in January.  Best wishes and baby dust to you.  Keep us all posted.

[stillhopeful]

I am going to talk to the nurse today.  I have the trigger shot planned. That is kind of what bothers me.  The nurse didn't say anything except my lining was thin and they like to see it at a 10.  Did you use Clomid?

[cheesetoo]

I used clomid twice, but that was with my ob/gyn.  I tried clomid once more with my RE then we moved onto injectables becasue of my age.  Try to talk to the doctor if you can.  I know how they operate, letting the nurses handle everything, but maybe you can get thru to him.  With the injectables I used HCG trigger shot too.  I think level 10 lining is good but yours can be increased with supplements.  When are you suppose to use the trigger shot?  Godo luck with your decision.

[stillhopeful]

Which injectibles did you use?  I want to more onto to injectibles if this cycle doesn't work.  I know they are more aggressive and at my age I don't want to be wasting any time.  I am hoping we can afford them because my insurance company doesn't pay for clomid so I doubt they'll pay for any other injectibles.  Well, I'm on my way to get my trigger shot!

[cheesetoo]

Yea,  I am so glad you decided to go ahead and do the trigger shot.  I will pray for you.  I did pergonal (I think the spelling).  It worked wonders.  Every month I had at least 6  follicles that ovulated.  I did three rounds and got bfp my third try.  My insurance covered everything.  It became a mandate in NY in September and that is when I started injectibles and IUI's.  It kind of worked out like a dream for me.  Thank goddness it was covered becasue my husbands vas reversal cost over 9 grand.  We were pretty strapped at that point.  I don't think my husband wanted to invest much more money.  I am thankful for my blessings and I hope you will get your too.  Please keep us posted.

[stillhopeful]

Wow, 9 grand.  That is amazing!!!  That is so great that your insurance covers your infertility treatments.  Mine only covers diagnose but not treatment.  I am still happy to have that.  So far we can swing the extra $300 - $400 a month on IUI and meds.  I talked to my doctor about the injectibles but she said she wanted to give clomid a chance so if the IUI fails we are moving onto 150 mg of clomid and estrogen to help with the thin lining.   Thanks for the prayers.  I can use all I can get.  Tomorrow I will be officially in the 2WW.