We got our sperm fro a bank in CA & had it shipped to our clinic here in CT. There are some banks with good reputations out there.
Doctors will usually start with IUI unless there is some issue that causes them to go straight to IVF. If you don't get pregnant after a few tries of IUI the doctor will probably move on to IVF.
I tried 5 times with IUI then started the IVF process. Even with the IVF meds I didn't produce eggs
So then my partner stepped up (she NEVER wanted to be pregnant!). She did 4 rounds of IUI then got pregnant on her first IVF.
BUT - I have seen plenty of women get pregnant with IUI.
I'll be interested to hear how your first appointment with the doctor goes.
Keep us posted!
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