The question is how severe is the adenomyosis is. If it is localized and can be excised completely, then surgery is a possibility. However, if it is diffuse and clearly the reason for the failure to conceive, surrogacy may be the only option.
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Statistically the likelihood of a good outcome during the 2nd or 3rd attempt is higher. This is due to the fact that so much information, that were previously not known, is now available and can be used to optimize and tweak the next attempt.
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You are referring to polar body biopsy and CGH. The technology is still very much in its infancy, but holds a lot of promise for the future. Itis not available locally yet and only in a few selected units in the rest of the world due to the fact that it is relatively new.
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If the male partner has a chromosomal abnormality that has been documented, the sperm should not be used for IUI at all. Furthermore, the success rate ofIUI’s in people without any problems at all is between 18-20% per attempt. If you have compromised gametes, this chance of success will clearly be less.
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The size for trigger is 18mm. With 2 follicles present, one would time the trigger on the size of the leading follicle, i.e. as soon as the leading one reaches a mean diameter of 18mm.
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Menopur is likely to increase the estrogen level. The growth of the lining is dependant on the amount of estrogen, hence the use of the Menopur. Presumably you have had some sort of cavity assessment to exclude any pathology inside the uterine cavity that might lead to a thin lining?
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With an AMH of 0.6, a history of stage 3 endometriosis and failed inseminations with good quality donor sperm, IVF is without a doubt the next step sooner rather than later.
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