How much does IUI increase the chances ???? ?

Question

first round of injectables. Had 3 mature follicles and triggers shot...I thought the odds were good... guess not..got AF today.

How much does an IUI increase the chances??? (Hubby has good sperm count)

Answer 1

My husband has really low sperm count- right around 1 million per ejaculation.  The doc told us that we had about a 10% chance that IUI would work.  We went through 3 cycles before we decided to move on to IVF.  I've heard of IUI working well for people with good sperm count, so just give it a few cycles. One of the women in my clinic had it work on her 5th time, so just try to stay positive!  (I know how hard it is!) Good luck!  

Answer 2

Your chances with IUI are about 30%, so only about 10% better than a couple with no fertility issues on a given month. However, if you do have fertility issues, then it has probably increased your personal odds significantly.

My first IUI didn't work, either, so I know where you are coming from. It's extremely disappointing. I am taking a break from TTC (well, from the medical intervention part of it) because the whole thing was really getting me down. I think I am going to start again in a few months, because I feel time slipping away from me and I am so anxious to get pregnant.

Good luck