Is IUI more successful with injectables?
IUI for unexplained infertility In couples with a young female partner (under age 35) studies have shown: Clomid plus IUI has about an 8% per month chance for successful pregnancy. Injectable FSH products (“injectables”) plus IUI give about 12% success per month.
What is the best size follicle for IUI?
Conclusion: The optimal follicular diameter associated with increased pregnancy rates in gonadotropin-stimulated IUI cycles was between 19 and 20 mm.
Is 20 mm follicle good?
This includes monitoring the number and size of the follicles on each ovary. When your follicles have reached around 18-20mm in diameter they are deemed ready for egg collection.
How many follicles are good for IUI?
While there is no definitive evidence regarding the exact number of follicles that increases the risk of a multiple pregnancy, most providers exhibit caution with 3 or more mature follicles. However, in some cases, depending on age and treatment history, triggering ovulation of 3 or more follicles may be warranted.
Can IUI give twins?
IUI. While the procedure of IUI itself doesn’t increase your chances of having twins, certain drugs associated with it might.
Are IUI pregnancies high risk?
IUI itself isn’t associated with an increased risk of a multiple pregnancy — twins, triplets or more. But, when coordinated with ovulation-inducing medications, the risk of a multiple pregnancy increases significantly.
What is the optimal follicle size for IUI?
Optimal follicle size Apart from the number of follicles, the diameter of follicles also affects IUI success. One study reported that patients with a follicle size of 19-20 mm had much higher clinical pregnancy (30.2%), ongoing pregnancy (24%) and live birth rate (24%). 5 IUI success with ovarian stimulation protocols
When do you start an injectable IUI cycle?
On day 3 of your menstrual cycle you will have a baseline ultrasound and blood work, prior to starting any injectable drugs. Injectable medications are started that day, after the testing is completed, and are used for six to ten days.
Which is more expensive Clomid or injectable IUI?
An injectable IUI cycle is considerably more expensive than one using Clomid due to the high cost of the fertility drugs and the need for monitoring with ultrasounds and blood work. It also has a significantly higher risk for twins and multiple pregnancies.
Which is the best drug to take for IUI?
Clomid First, Then Gonadotropins, Then hcG Fertility drugs may help you conceive with IUI because they stimulate your ovaries to produce more eggs than in a normal cycle, which increases the sperms’ chance of getting to an egg. Some fertility doctors will use Clomid, or clomiphene citrate, first.
