hi beav

welcome to BB!

given your age, i would think it's unlikely that a FS would suggest ovulation induction with drugs or anything like that. the chances of success are reduced with use of OI as opposed to IVF, so i would think they'd want to have you moving forward to increase your chances of success. OI with IUI has minimally increased success over natural ovulation

talk it over with your FS - tell them of your concerns in moving forward to IVF, and get their honest opinion on chances of success. if one gives 5%, on 25%, i'd be leaning towards the latter to be honest
The one FS (meaning Fertility Specialist, I assume?) from Sydney IVF suggested donor eggs straight away and we hadn't even considered that ... medically, all the test showed normal except thyroid unterfunction, but I am treated for that. Our plan was to try naturall with a naturopath for 6 months and then gradually step into OI, IUI and then IVF. I read your story (with tears in my eyes) and hope so much for your success! Did you see more than one FS? (sorry I might have missed this info somewhere). Yes, we definetely will seek the highest chances for conception.
cheers
beav