We just went through our first timed intercourse cycle with clomid and trigger shot. I’m scheduled for betas tomorrow but just started bleeding today. Super disappointing because although I knew the success rate was only ~15% we had 3 good size follicles (19, 17, 16mm) the day before trigger and were hopeful. I don’t ovulate regularly because of low ovarian reserve so this was a great response to meds. Anyone have opinions on IUI vs TOI with normal semen analysis? We’re considering IUI next.

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To give you a bit of hope and positivity..I have PCOS and didn’t ovulate, my husband had a normal semen analysis. We tried timed intercourse with clomid and I got my period two weeks early (never had regular periods). But it was super disappointing.
The next “cycle” (again, I don’t really have cycles), we did an IUI post-clomid + trigger shot with fresh sperm. And I got pregnant.
So just because you don’t respond well on the first try, doesn’t mean it won’t work! I also only had one follicle when I got pregnant. It only takes one!
Good luck

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It’s hard to remember exactly, but 22 seems right.
My little bean is 17 months old. :)

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I was in a very similar situation. We did two times intercourse cycles and then “graduated” up to IUI.

We’ve now been through several rounds of IVF and I’ve concluded that timed cycles and IUI are basically just a gateway drug to the harder stuff.

Thanks so much for the encouragement!

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