Variable cycle length & ovulation, IVF or natural

[kiran19]

Hi Doctor,

I am going to be 43 this July and am desperate for a baby of my own genetic material meaning I am against doner eggs.

I was on BC for 4years and have been TTC for over a year. I also must inform you that I have got my HSG done and my tubes are clear. My husband's semen analysis has not been done but the PCT report shows
1-2dead sperms and 0-1sluggishly motile sperms.I was getting mid cycle bleeding for 4 subsequent months but its stopped now.My ultrasound report shows a normal uterus.
My FSH was 12.2 at one time and 2.5 at another time.... yes I mean 2.5 (Pls adv if this is an error from the lab's side? or FSH can vary)
I have been having regular periods , only that the cycle length varies -sometimes it is shorter around 22 to 25days sometimes a long cycle of 38days.
My questions:
1.Due to my varying cycle length, its becoming difficult for me to predict when I am ovulation. I was taking my BBT but its really going hawire so I stopped taking it.I have got LH OPK but due to varying length I assume I am ovulating anyday between day 8 and 21 so Its getting difficult to know when to start using the OPK.Pls advise what I should do?

2.Do you suggest for my age I should go for IVF or even IVF is hopeless and I should try naturally?

Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks is advance.

[Darlene]

Hi Kiran19,

What does your RE say?

I'm 44 and my husband and I started our jouney with fertility meds in December. I have a healthy egg count, uterus looks good, and my husband has a good sperm count. The only thing against me....1 blocked tube and my age.

Well, I'm here to tell you that you can get pg with an IUI. I just found out today that I'm pg and I just did my 3rd IUI.

Have faith and it can happen! There are many RE's who will tell you go straight to IVF. I didn't want to do that because I have a good egg count and my husband has a good sperm count. I just didn't see the reason to go for IVF based on medical history. Now, if my RE insistant, that we would have, but she felt I had a good shot at it.

Good luck...have faith....and it can happen.

Darlene

[Troy]

Great News!!!

Hi Kiran19,

What does your RE say?

I'm 44 and my husband and I started our jouney with fertility meds in December. I have a healthy egg count, uterus looks good, and my husband has a good sperm count. The only thing against me....1 blocked tube and my age.

Well, I'm here to tell you that you can get pg with an IUI. I just found out today that I'm pg and I just did my 3rd IUI.

Have faith and it can happen! There are many RE's who will tell you go straight to IVF. I didn't want to do that because I have a good egg count and my husband has a good sperm count. I just didn't see the reason to go for IVF based on medical history. Now, if my RE insistant, that we would have, but she felt I had a good shot at it.

Good luck...have faith....and it can happen.

Darlene

Hi Doctor,

I am going to be 43 this July and am desperate for a baby of my own genetic material meaning I am against doner eggs.

I was on BC for 4years and have been TTC for over a year. I also must inform you that I have got my HSG done and my tubes are clear. My husband's semen analysis has not been done but the PCT report shows
1-2dead sperms and 0-1sluggishly motile sperms.I was getting mid cycle bleeding for 4 subsequent months but its stopped now.My ultrasound report shows a normal uterus.
My FSH was 12.2 at one time and 2.5 at another time.... yes I mean 2.5 (Pls adv if this is an error from the lab's side? or FSH can vary)
I have been having regular periods , only that the cycle length varies -sometimes it is shorter around 22 to 25days sometimes a long cycle of 38days.
My questions:
1.Due to my varying cycle length, its becoming difficult for me to predict when I am ovulation. I was taking my BBT but its really going hawire so I stopped taking it.I have got LH OPK but due to varying length I assume I am ovulating anyday between day 8 and 21 so Its getting difficult to know when to start using the OPK.Pls advise what I should do?

2.Do you suggest for my age I should go for IVF or even IVF is hopeless and I should try naturally?

Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks is advance.

Congrats!!! Post on the Beta Board!!!!

[kiran19]

happy for you

Hi Darlene,
Congracts! that's great news that you are PG.
I feel nice to know there are people in my age group getting pregnant.

My FSH is in the range of 12.2- 12.70 ,based on this my gyne did recomend IUI.The problem is my DH is not willing to get semen analysis done and I do not want to take a chance if the sperm count is very low and not fit enough for IUI.
My other fertility specialist recommended IVF as this can take place with very low count.
I am quite confused as to what path to take and I do know time is not by my side.

Did you take clomid with IUI ?

Thanks in advance.

[Darlene]

Hi there!!!

Thanks...we are still in shock!

Why won't your husband take a semen analysis? It really is in the best interest for both of you...but you already know that. If you feel that you need help getting your husband to take a semen analysis, you might want to contact Liz through (INCIID). She is wonderful. Also, have you looked into joining a RESOLVE support group in your area? http://www.resolve.org/site/PageServ...=cop_arsg_home
This has been a wonderful support group for me and I highly recommend anyone going through fertility to go to one. The even have support groups for men.

My FSH was/is 10.5...on the border...but many RE's look at that as only a number. I would try IUI first, but that's me and depends on a lot of factors.

I did Clomid on my first round with IUI. My second round was follistim shots at 75 units.

Good Luck...let me know what happens.

TGIF!!!!

[kiran19]

Thanks


Hi Darlene,

Thank you so much for introducing me to Liz and the support group.
I can take online help from the support group as its difficult to find one in my area as I stay in India.

Yes, I will keep you posted and I do feel positive...all thanks to you.

Thank you
Kiran

[Darlene]

Good Luck in your journey. Keep me posted.

Darlene

[Lydia]

Good luck to all of us...

hello every one... i am glad i found this site. i feel i am not alone in TTC at an advance age, i am 42 and like all here in this site really hoping to have a baby.. my RE told us that we need to have ivf because my dh has a very low sperm count and non motile.. but financially at this time we are not good because it is only my dh working and i am still at nursing school... i just wish good luck to us all.. may the Person above will bless us with what we are praying for..

lydia

[kiran19]

No period for 50days

Hi Darlene,

Was wanting your moral support. Just yesterday I got my periods after 50long days.I was shattered as I really thought I must be pregnant just after my HSG but my HTP was negative.
I spoke to my RE and she advised me to visit her soon and go for IUI with injectables.
I will be having a talk with my husband about this.
Will keep you posted on futher developments.

I do feel light talking to someone..

Take care
Kiran

[Lydia]

hi kiran

i am sorry for that.. i am hoping that the RE can do something about it.. we are in the same boat, hoping and praying to have a child.. i am praying for you too..

lydia

[kiran19]

Thanks

Hi Lydia,

Thank you for your kind words. After my HSG I was hoping to get pg naturally but I will soon be visiting my RE for IUI.

Will keep you posted.

Take care
Kiran