cost for 2nd IVF - Infertility Message Board

tmerone · 04-09-2003, 08:42 AM

For my 1st IVF, I am having the extra eggs frozen (if I have xtra). My question is- If IVF does not work the first time how much less do you think it is for the second round? I know I will still have to buy the meds and go in for the daily u/s, blood, etc. I would think it would be a little bit cheaper since they don't have to sedate me and do an egg retrieval and freeze. I am being optimistic that I will get preg. the first time around but I want to know what my options are if it doesn't happen. Also, If you don't get preg. the first time do you have to take a break before starting the cycle again? Thanks!

sunnytxgal · 04-10-2003, 12:11 PM

I was just fixing to post and ask if anyone is going to or has frozen the embryos before. It is alot less expensive. I read in my paperwork last night it is $3000 compared to the $12000. That's a big difference!
I just read your other question about the P injectable.
I just had to laugh.I am the same way! I start my Lupron next week. What stage are you at?

tmerone · 04-10-2003, 12:16 PM

just finished second week of Lupron. Needles are small so it wasn't too bad. My DH gave them to me as I can't watch a needle go in. I go tomorrow for my baseline u/s and bloodwork and then start follistim in the pm. At some point they might add repronex but I guess it depends on how my body reacts to follistim. I never thought I would feel old at 39 (40 next month). It just seems like yesterday that I graduated High School. I always thought that I would have time to have more kids. I have one DD from a previous marriage. Hope you do ok on Lupron. Only side effect I had was a few night sweats. Good luck.

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