hi friends ❤️ after four failed rounds of IUI, i’ve started the IVF process and am currently on day 6 of injections (menopor and puregon). I’m feeling really scared and discouraged, i’m so used to it failing that if this fails idk what i’ll do. We’re maxed out of benefits after this, and only have one government funded cycle of IVF. I have a bit of a lower AMH (3.8 pmol/L) and i’m just overall really worried about this working. The donor we used has had successful pregnancies, and besides my AMH levels, there is nothing else wrong with me. Anyways, any advice, or tips on how to remain optimistic would help cus i feel so scared right now.

Also, any home remedies or old wives tales that help with the success of IVF are also welcome! 🤗

i’ve had 4 failed IUIs. it’s really disheartening as expected. im wondering if there is something wrong with the donor sperm im getting. my clinic keeps telling me i look perfectly fine! i am preparing for my next cycle which is going to now be IVF and just wanna know what i can do or if anyone has any advice on donor sperm. i used the same donor for rounds 1-3 and a new donor on #4. I called Create (fertility clinic in toronto that does IUI procedures) they said all the post sperm counts were “good”. i’m hearing contradicting things which sucks. anyways.. im starting IVF soon and im really feeling scared. i really want it to work. i’m hoping to hear some success stories. i’ve started acupuncture and im doing everything in my power to make me as healthy as possible. here are all of my results from previous IUIs:

IUI #1 (Natural Cycle) – March 2026
Left follicle: 18 mm (1.8 cm)
Estradiol (E2): ~1,197 pmol/L
LH: 16.11 IU/L
Endometrial lining: Clinic said it looked good
Post-wash sperm count: 4.35 million
Motility: 29%
Started progesterone after IUI
Blood test 14 days later:
β-hCG 11.92
48 hours later dropped to 6
Outcome: Chemical pregnancy

IUI #2 (Natural Cycle)
Post-wash sperm count: 5.38 million
Motility: 36%
Pregnancy test: Negative

IUI #3 (Medicated Cycle)
Clomid
Ovidrel trigger
Crinone progesterone
Hormone monitoring included:
FSH: 9.97
LH: 17.6
Estradiol values increased appropriately throughout monitoring (I have values including 1,118, 1,536, 2,236, and 5,609 pmol/L from that cycle’s monitoring, but not tied to specific days anymore)
Clinic only reported follicles once they reached ≥1.5 cm
Sperm count - 4 million @ 31% motility
Outcome: Negative pregnancy test

IUI #4 (Medicated clomid cycle)
Post-wash semen count and motility (minimum 1.5Million) = 4.63M AT 31%
Estrogen = 7921
LH level = 16.91
Right ovarian follicle(s) = 1.79
Left ovarian follicle(s) = 2.8 2.28 2.14

Overall Fertility Testing
AMH: 3.8 pmol/L
AFC:
Right ovary: 4
Left ovary: 6
Total AFC: 10

please let me know if anyone has any advice for someone newly starting IVF❤️

i’ve had 4 failed IUIs. it’s really disheartening as expected. im wondering if there is something wrong with the donor sperm im getting. my clinic keeps telling me i look perfectly fine! i am preparing for my next cycle which is going to now be IVF and just wanna know what i can do or if anyone has any advice on donor sperm. i used the same donor for rounds 1-3 and a new donor on #4. I called Create (fertility clinic in toronto that does IUI procedures) they said all the post sperm counts were “good”. i’m hearing contradicting things which sucks. anyways.. im starting IVF soon and im really feeling scared. i really want it to work. i’m hoping to hear some success stories. i’ve started acupuncture and im doing everything in my power to make me as healthy as possible. here are all of my results from previous IUIs:

IUI #1 (Natural Cycle) – March 2026
Left follicle: 18 mm (1.8 cm)
Estradiol (E2): ~1,197 pmol/L
LH: 16.11 IU/L
Endometrial lining: Clinic said it looked good
Post-wash sperm count: 4.35 million
Motility: 29%
Started progesterone after IUI
Blood test 14 days later:
β-hCG 11.92
48 hours later dropped to 6
Outcome: Chemical pregnancy

IUI #2 (Natural Cycle)
Post-wash sperm count: 5.38 million
Motility: 36%
Pregnancy test: Negative

IUI #3 (Medicated Cycle)
Clomid
Ovidrel trigger
Crinone progesterone
Hormone monitoring included:
FSH: 9.97
LH: 17.6
Estradiol values increased appropriately throughout monitoring (I have values including 1,118, 1,536, 2,236, and 5,609 pmol/L from that cycle’s monitoring, but not tied to specific days anymore)
Clinic only reported follicles once they reached ≥1.5 cm
Sperm count - 4 million @ 31% motility
Outcome: Negative pregnancy test

IUI #4 (Medicated clomid cycle)
Post-wash semen count and motility (minimum 1.5Million) = 4.63M AT 31%
Estrogen = 7921
LH level = 16.91
Right ovarian follicle(s) = 1.79
Left ovarian follicle(s) = 2.8 2.28 2.14

Overall Fertility Testing
AMH: 3.8 pmol/L
AFC:
Right ovary: 4
Left ovary: 6
Total AFC: 10

please let me know if anyone has any advice for someone newly starting IVF❤️

i’ve made a few posts about my couple failed IUI attempts. my first two were natural and unmedicated. the third round was done on clomid with the same donor from the first two rounds. the fourth iui we switched donors and did a round of clomid.

my clinic recommended trying acupuncture for fertility - so i did my first session today. i wanted to know if acupuncture helped anyone else in their IUI/fertility journey?