how much does IUI cost?

[ALT76]

So I have PCOS, I'm 31 and I'm on my 4th round of clomid, but I'm starting to lose hope.  I do not get af on my own (need provera to get it), much less O, so if it doesn't work, I don't know what I will do because IUI and IVF are NOT covered on our insurance.  I'm beginning to think that if I want IUI done, I need to do it while I can still take clomid, because I'm doubtful that a shot would be enough for me, since my cycle is so wacky and basically nonexistent.  I have an appointment scheduled w/an RE, but he's scheduling so far in advance that it isn't til Sept, and by then I should be done with my 6th and final treatment of clomid so it will be too late.  Does anyone know how much IUI costs WITHOUT, I repeat, WITHOUT insurance covering any portion of it?  Has anybody out there paid completely out of pocket?  I need to start considering funding resources now, as well as holding off on my last 2 rounds of clomid if it's something I think we could swing financially.

[projectbaby]

Just be careful about taking clomid for too many months in a row....it is known to make your linig thin out.... so before you spend the $ on the clomid/IUI, make sure you take a break from the clomid, or ask about letrozole (femara) - it's like clomid but not a lot of side effects and it does not thin out your lining....AND then do the femara or clomid with the IUI. Unfortunately, I learned the hard way and used clomid 6 times in a row.  Let's just say it didn't work AND I read in books and on the internet, to not use for more than 3 consecutive months...hope this helps...good luck

[Tanker Chic]

My RE says he took me off of clomid this cycle, because it was causing my endometrium to be too thin.  Same thing you are talking about.  In previous months he gave me a shot of estrogen to compensate, but this cycle he decided to take me off of the clomid.  And I was only on 12.5 mg (a quarter of the lowest possible dose).  He also said that injectables do not cause this but if you insurance doesn't cover them, they are very expensive.  Luckily mine does.  If I don't get my bfp this cycle, I'm going to really push for the injectables.    

[projectbaby]

Hey....with the injectibles, you may get more of a response...they are heavy duty drugs...some people get 8 follies.... and they will probably talk to you about selective reduction....  The people you see on TLC,etc...with the quads, quints, etc... are the ones who took the injectibles....  I skipped the injectibles and went straight to IVF ( I realize that most people cannot afford to do this)...but I take the same injectibles as what you would take..... good luck to you!!!

[lperez]

Anyone know the success rate with IUI using Follistim injectibles at age 41?

[hope4mybaby]

me & my husband have been trying to conceive now for 2 years, i've been diagnosed with pco's and my cycles are irregular (my period comes 6 days earlyer then the month before) latly for 2 mths.. i was on Clomid for 3 months.. nothing happened.. and im stressing about going back to see about and IUI or IVF..because im not sure it would even work.. although every doctor i have seen said i CAN get pregnant. Thats pretty much all thats keeping me going... but does anyone have any suggestions...

[steph76]

my husband and i would like to have a baby but we have to have In Vitro Fertilization is there a place near PA. that doesn't cost to much to have it done please let me know a.s.a.p. thank you all for your time.you can email me at ***@**** just put in the subject about In Vitro Fertilization so i know not to get rid of it .thank you again all .