IUI after 35?

[elsaca]

Hello ladies,

I'm 38 yrs old and just went through 1st IVF cycle which resulted in a chemical pregnancy. Not sure if I want to proceed with a second cycle and was reading about IUI's. Any of you had a successful outcome around this age or should I countinue with IVF?

Thanks so much!!!

[TreeFrog7]

I began IUIs at age 38, and the docs were very hopeful - almost certain it would work. I stopped for financial reasons after several tries, and I was also under a lot of stress at the time. But it certainly has worked for lots and lots of women - depends on your individual circumstances.

Best wishes,
~Wendy

[JourneyJoJo]

Hi there!  I did 4 IUIs at 39/40 yrs of age and got pregnant, but it was ectopic.  I had to stop for a year due to an autoimmune reaction, then started again at 41.  We got pregnant after 5 IUIs and I am now 24 weeks pregnant and due to deliver at age 42.  For us, IVF was just too expensive.  Good luck!

[adgal]

There are so many here that have had success with IUI.  I wish you the best of luck!!!

[elsaca]

Thanks for your responses ladies!! Reading through the posts I've noticed the majority of  IUI's work for the most part after 3-4 tries. I hope I have the strength and perseverance it takes to go through it all, it takes such a toll. I'm waiting anxiously for my AF to arrive so I can begin soon. My beta is down to 46 from 94, will test again in a week to make sure it's down to zero. What an emotional roller coaster.

Best wishes to all :)