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IVF and IUI are the two most most commonly used methods of assisted reproduction so it stands to reason that IVF vs IUI is a standard question that couples ask when pursuing fertility treatments. There are factors to weigh on both sides and there is a significant cost difference but there are some situations where only one method will work. Here are some of the considerations your doctor will likely walk you through. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a procedure where sperm is placed directly into a woman’s uterus in an attempt to achieve fertilization. You and your partner may benefit from an IUI if: The female has an ovulation disorder and has attempted to achieve pregnancy with ovulation-inducing drugs with no success (in some cases) The female has an issue impacting the cervix The female has mild endometriosis The male has a low sperm count The male has issues ejaculating You are using donor sperm You are experiencing unexplained infertility Same sex couple's. The thing people usually notice first is that a round of IUI is not anywhere near as expensive as a IVF. That naturally causes people to be drawn to this option first. Even though success rates are undeniably much higher with IVF - the cost comparison is drastic enough that you can undergo IUI multiple times and it won’t be as expensive as a single round of IVF. Prices for IUI vary by clinic and situation but typically range anywhere from $1,000 to $3,500 per cycle. Yes, prices are lower with this option but that does not mean IUI’s aren’t a course of action to be taken seriously. Because IUI’s do not require hormones, medications, or invasive surgical procedures, side effects are minimal. It is a non-invasive procedure and women are less likely to experience health problems as a result. With each cycle your chances of achieving pregnancy increase. Success rates are comparable to those trying to get pregnant naturally with healthily functioning reproductive systems. These rates most often depend on the age of the female, the status of her fallopian tubes, and the male’s sperm count. According to the latest research, women under the age of 35 have 10-20% chance of pregnancy, whereas women between 35-40 have 10% and women above 40 have a 2-5% chance. If you are a woman over the age of 35, you may be more inclined to try IVF. In most cases for women under 35, doctors usually recommend 5-6 cycles of IUI before recommending IVF. In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) In vitro fertilization is the process where a woman’s egg and a man’s sperm are combined outside of the body to achieve fertilization. The fertilized embryo(s) are then placed directly into the uterus with the hopes of producing a successful pregnancy. Though the prices for this option are exponentially higher, so are success rates. The process of ensuring fertilization outside of the body and returning it directly to the uterus increases the chances for success. Women under the age of 35 have about a 43% chance of getting pregnant and women 35-40 years of age and up have about a 20% chance. A single IVF cycle can cost $8,500-$10,000 though many fertility clinics (including the Center of Reproductive Medicine) offer unlimited frozen transfers for the next 12 months after the first try for no additional cost. Some doctors tend to recommend women in certain situations such as those with a tubal ligation, severe cases of endometriosis, and those approaching and above their 40’s go right for the IVF route, as IUI costs will only add up. You and your partner may benefit from IVF if: The female has an ovulation disorder and has attempted to achieve pregnancy with ovulation-inducing drugs with no success The female has blocked or damaged fallopian tubes or has had them removed The female has advanced endometriosis The male has a low sperm count One or both persons has a genetic disorder The couple is experiencing unexplained infertility The couple has undergone 3-6 or more failed IUI cycles As IVF requires stimulation medications to increase egg production, there is a greater possibility that there will be side effects. They can range from mild cramping and breast tenderness, to more harmful results such as ovarian stimulation syndrome. In this case the ovaries become swollen and painful in response to an overload of hormones in the system. This is a rare response, but it is important to be aware of how your body might react, and that with invasive procedures, you are always taking a risk. What’s right for you? When it comes down to it, choosing which is right for you between IUI and IVF depends on your budget, your age, and the conditions of both partners reproductive organs. Both procedures have promising histories of being successful, and it is up to you to decide which path you are most comfortable with. Trying IUI is often recommended first, but if time is a factor for you or you fall on the more challenging end of cases, IVF may be the better route to go. Talk over your situation with your doctor and consider the outcomes carefully. So which are you going for? Why? Source: https://www.infertilitytexas.com/blog/ivf-vs-iui-choosing-the-right-procedure-for-your-body

"Does it always feel this good? Was it even good for you? It definitely felt good for me like i never imagined eating another woman out would feel so good... You taste so delicious and..." "Hey slow down!" I exclaimed laughing before turning around to face her. "I hope i haven't created a p**sy loving monster though? It doesn't always feel this good, nobody has ever made me come twice in a row and you did it thrice." "I didn't want to stop once I started, did I hurt you?" "No, you were gentle. I knew you would like it!" "I haven't said I liked it." I ignored her and turned back to my position and she held me to her tighter. *********************** I woke the next morning to someone singing and talking to my stomach. Wtf! Where was I? I sat up and looked at my bed partner groggily. "You have a beautiful singing voice Aud." "morning beautiful" She said ignoring my compliment. "Well, okay. Ain't you going to work today?" "Erm, no. Thought we could spend sometime together." We did just that, talked about possible names for the baby if it were a boy or a girl. Some of the names she suggested were just bizarre, I laughed till my tummy hurt. There was really more to Aud than met the eye. **************** I was about five months gone when I went for antenatal and got the shock of my life. It was going to be the first clear ultrasound I got. Aud and I agreed that I would keep the sex of the baby to myself. She wanted a surprise and I respected her wishes. The relationship between Aud and I had also blossomed in the few months and I was genuinely happy. She took care of me and made sure I lacked nothing, she was the wife every gay woman could dream of. Pity she wasn't gay. I couldn't believe that Aunty Audrey was now Aud to me. If my sister and brother in-law noticed the closeness between Aud and I, they really didn't comment on it. So I was at the doctors, having lube rubbed on my naked stomach. The doctor started and suddenly she stood there in shock. "Miss Lily, I can hear another heartbeat, oh my God, see!!! There are totally two babies!!!" I looked at the screen in surprise and sure enough, I could see the outlines of two babies. My God!!! I wondered how Aud would take this news. What are the chances that this could happen? I covered my eyes with my hand and sighed deeply. My vitals were good, the babies were fine and the sexes were still not certain. I clutched the picture of the ultrasound close to my heart as I sat in my car. How would Aud take this? I contemplated dialing her number right there at the parking lot but I thought better of it. I drove straight to class and after my lectures, I drove home. My sister sensed my mood and went into experienced mother mode. "I'm fine sis, the pregnancy isn't that stressful but here..." I handed her the picture of the ultrasound and she looked at it for a while before it registered. "Holy molly! Aunty is having twins?" She jumped into the air and started to dance and sing praises to God and to me. She sung my praise in our dialect and I couldn't help it, I smiled happily. I felt proud, on top of the world, like I really had a hand in the making of the twins. "Have you told aunty?" "No, I'm scared, what if it doesn't make her happy?" My sister broke into my praises again. "Who doesn't like a good thing?" I'm fired up and I go into my room. I take off my two sizes bigger bra and climbed into bed. I dialed her number and she picked up almost immediately. "Hey baby!" I still couldn't get used to her calling me baby. It did weird things to my stomach and heart. Aud!!! I swallowed before I replied. "Hey Aud. Are you free? I want to talk to you about something" "Yes I am free! Lily! Is the baby okay? Are you okay? I could come over right now." "Aud easy! The baby is fine, I am fine too" She sighed and breathed down. "Talk to me babe, what is it? Horny again?" I laughed despite the situation. "Aud! Yes I am always horny but its not that. Your baby is actually babies Aud, I went for my appointment today and it's more than one baby inside of me" "I dont get you, are you saying, I am expecting babies? Just how many are we talking about here?" She didn't sound displeased, and even if she did, this wasn't my fault, I was only carrying what was put inside of me. I started to wonder why I was even bothered in the first place. "Aud, you are having twins" "Yes!!! God I am so happy, I could kiss you right now" "I didnt expect this reaction" I said thoughtfully. " what did you expect? I asked for one and I'm getting two? I never thought I could get so lucky. To think I already started buying things for one baby. I am so happy Lily, thanks for doing this for me" "Yeah, I guess. I have to get Shea butter and other oils though, I don't want to get stretch marks" "Will that work?" "I read somewhere that it would, as long as I am consistent with it" "Ok, I would get those for you. I miss you and my babies, how about coming down for the easter holidays?" "Do you miss f***king me?" Silence. Ear breaking silence, but I do not give up, I waited for an answer. "I guess?" "Aud, would it kill you to just admit that you have a thing for pregnant girls?" "Not all pregnant girls Lily, just you. Yes, I miss f***king you. Happy now?" I smiled so big that I feared my face would split in two. "Oh Aud! I would be on my way tomorrow" ************* Audrey's driver came to pick me up the next day. I am super conscious of my body, I wasn't really fat, I knew I wasn't. My boobs were just way bigger, my waist thicker and then there was the obvious bump. It definitely was twins as my stomach was already looking so big. I stood before the mirror once more and took in my body, I still looked good enough. I was wearing one of the many maternity gowns Aud had bought me. I had my bags, pills and toiletries ready. We drove painfully slow and I knew Aud had a hand in it. We got home anyways and I met the house empty save for the maid. The maid fussed over me and I also could see Aud's hand in it. I climbed upstairs to refresh and I changed into Aud's varsity shirt. I called Aud once I settled into the sofa with remote in hand. She picked on the first ring as usual. "Where are you?" I asked without preamble. "Hello to you too. I'm almost home" "I want Big Bens ice cream, vanilla flavor with nuts" "Did you get the part where I said I was like a block away from home?" "Aud, my ice cream or you don't step into this house!" I ended the call and smiled. Every woman should get pregnant and get pampered this way. Thirty minutes later, Aud entered the house with a bag full of Big bens ice cream, different flavors and variations inclusive. She was arranging them into the refrigerator when I walked up to her. She smiled that dimpled smile when she saw me and I walked slowly into her arms. She held me and kissed my forehead. " I thought you would be mad at me." "Never." She said simply as she brought out a variety of oils and cremes. "Wow!" "Come let me rub it in." I followed her meekly as she pushed me gently into the sofa and took off her shirt so that I am naked. I laid back and watched her beautiful long fingers get to work. She massaged the oils into my bulging tummy. She did that for a while before I realized that her hands were straying. I looked her in the eye once her oily fingers connected with my nipples. She looked away and continued massaging my breasts. It's so sensual that I start to moan and writhe in pleasure. Her hands start to go down my body and soon she was massaging my wet folds and this drove me even crazier. She soon slid her two fingers inside of me and she's so slow that I nearly ran out of my mind, her other hand is still playing with my nipples and I felt my orgasm just within arms reach. God!!! Pregnancy sex was simply the best. All of my emotions and feelings were so heightened and the orgasms were just mind blowing. I couldn't believe I was going to come so soon, she had barely done anything to me. she increased the tempo of her fingers and it doesn't take long before I started to shake and the mother of all orgasms hit me like a tsunami. "f***k!!!" I screamed as I lost myself. She was sitting there watching me as I opened my eyes. "You are getting better daily. I cant believe it was just some months ago I introduced you to this" "Well, I learnt from the best" "Nope you didn't, I haven't shown you any of my tricks" "well, its just so easy to please you" "Aud, this is good, really good but I think what I need is penetrative sex" " what? Lily I just gave you penetrative sex, I was just fingers deep inside of you a minute ago" " I know, we need something bigger" "Too bad I don't have a d**ck!" She said standing up in frustration. " you could get one if you wanted." " I can't just go and buy a d**ck... Oh wait!" I heard the bell ring in her head. "Why didn't you just say you wanted me to get a dildo? You got me scared there for a minute" "Aud! You are so impossible, of course I meant a strap on dildo." " Lily in case you didn't notice, I am old and my waist is pretty much locked in place by now, there is no way I could use a strap on dildo" "It's so much easier to use than a dildo without harness, anyways I could stay on top, if you want" I knew she had just created a mental picture of me naked, big stomach and huge tits, bouncing on top of her. Her smile is infectious. "Okay! Here is my credit card, order as many as you want." I yelped in joy as I put my shirt back on. She slapped my bum as I made pass her to the fridge to get my ice cream. ********