IUI at 47

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I am 47 and have had one non-medicated IUI a month ago that was unsuccesful. Should I try another cycle of IUI or should I proceed to donor egg? Thank you. L [/et_pb_text][et_pb_testimonial admin_label=”Answer” _builder_version=”3.2.2″ quote_icon_background_color=”#f5f5f5″ module_class=”text-block” portrait_url=”https://genesisresearchtrust.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Robert-Winston-Circle-e1528804117471.png”] Dear L, Why are you having IUI? There is no evidence that I know of which suggests that IUI, especially in women over 42 offers any advantage. And the chance of having a live birth with your own eggs at 47 is probably no more than 1-2% per cycle at best. Best wishes Robert Winston [/et_pb_testimonial][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ specialty=”off” prev_background_color=”#000000″ _builder_version=”3.2.2″ module_class=”full”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.2.2″ module_class=”research-thumbs” use_custom_gutter=”on” make_equal=”on” custom_padding=”||6px|”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_button _builder_version=”3.2.2″ button_text=”Other Questions and Answers” button_url=”https://genesisresearchtrust.com/askrobert/questions-and-answers/” button_alignment=”center” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#ffffff” button_bg_color=”#009579″ /][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]

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Dear Professor Winston,
I am 47 and have had one non-medicated IUI a month ago that was unsuccesful. Should I try another cycle of IUI or should I proceed to donor egg? Thank you. L

Dear L,
Why are you having IUI? There is no evidence that I know of which suggests that IUI, especially in women over 42 offers any advantage. And the chance of having a live birth with your own eggs at 47 is probably no more than 1-2% per cycle at best.
Best wishes
Robert Winston