Hi scooby, I'm not sure what clinic you're at, but if it's Pivet, I can tell you that the IUI cost me $1800 (before rebate), and IVF was $3950 (before rebate). If you need ICSI, as we did coz of only having 1 egg, it's an extra $800 (before rebate). At this stage I'm not sure how much we'll be getting back from medicare - we will be reaching the safetynet, but will let you know in a few days as I submitted the forms yesterday by post.
It is something to think about and talk to your FS and DH about. I know that IVF can be really full-on - for me though, maybe it's because my dose ended up being too low for me anyway, I didn't have any side effects beside very mild bloating, and I didn't have much of an issue about the needles. But in contrast, my work collegue had a big reaction (not quite OHSS but almost there), and was very uncomfortable and very emotional, on a lower dose than me (and produced 51 eggs and had a cancelled cycle). So it's so hard to know what your personal experience would be. In all cases though, the emotional rollercoaster can be tough, particularly if there isn't success, but my way of thinking is - at least it's increasing our chances so it made me feel positive we were getting closer to our goal...?
Usually clinics have counsellers you can access, which might be useful for you and DH to talk abuot the pros and cons.
Also - you may already know this but don't assume your ovaries will alternate sides month to month. I once had 3 months in a row of ovulating from my left side - so each month you stil could have a chance
too !
Oops - just also adding this Scooby: I was put on a "flare" ccyle for IVF which meant i could start on CD2 of the same cycle (as long as I had an FS planning appointment on day 21 of the previous cycle). Depensd on your own circumstances. I had two IUI's and usually they'd do 3 before IVF but because of a few issues with me the doc was happy to proceed with IVF but he would've agreed to another IUI if we wanted it.
Katones - I have some questions for you, I hope you dont mind!!
- you mentioned you had 4 POAS positives, had you also been taking pregnyl shots in your luteal phase?
- do I remember correctly that you had AF symptoms a while back? was it really just like AF and how many days did it last?
- any spotting?
Sorry about the quiz-fest !!! So happy for you !!
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