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System Data was eating a huge chunk of my 128 GB iPhone, and I was stuck on an older iOS version because I couldn't free enough space to update. My storage screen showed 105.59 GB used, even after I'd already removed a bunch of apps.

I went down the Reddit rabbit hole and tried the suggestions, starting with the easiest:

• The 4K camera trick: didn't work for me.

• Moving the date/time forward: helped clear a few GB.

• Aggressively deleting apps: combined with the above, I eventually got to roughly 28 GB free—enough to attempt the update.

A factory reset was the big remaining option, but I really wanted to avoid the hassle of wiping and restoring everything.

I was worried that installing iOS 26 would eat up the space I'd just clawed back and leave me unable to reinstall my apps. The upgrade took about 30–45 minutes.

Then I checked storage again: 44.37 GB used out of 128 GB. That's 83.63 GB free! The enormous System Data section had shrunk dramatically.

https://preview.redd.it/msayglejziuh1.jpg?width=2046&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48fa293d365bdd90d492f9a7c0035bb7901397a3

Across the cleanup and upgrade, total used storage dropped by 61.22 GB. I can't separate exactly how much each step freed, but the jump after updating was a huge surprise.

I'm so relieved I avoided a factory reset. Sharing my experience in case anyone else is stuck in the same 'not enough space to update' loop.

Has anyone with a suspected endometrioma/endometriosis used Clomid + gonadotropins + growth hormone for IVF?

I’m 37, AMH ~1.65, AFC 11.

Ultrasound found right ovarian cysts suspicious for endometriomas, possible adhesions, and suspected endometriosis.

Previous cycle: luteal-start Follistim 300 IU + Menopur 150 IU + Provera → 9 retrieved → 8 mature → 7 fertilized → 1 blastocyst → 0 euploid.

My new doctor is suggesting Clomid + Follistim/Gonal-F + Menopur + low-dose growth hormone, followed by antagonist and a dual trigger.

My main concerns:
Per the FDA-approved prescribing information, Clomid is contraindicated in people with ovarian cysts or ovarian enlargement not caused by PCOS. Since a suspected endometrioma is an ovarian cyst, I’m wondering how others with endometriomas handled this and what their doctor’s reasoning was.

The benefit of adding Clomid in my situation isn’t very clear to me, while longer/repeated exposure has shown some cancer-risk signals.

Growth hormone is off-label for IVF, and the evidence that it improves embryo quality or live birth appears mixed. The proposed very-low-dose, every-other-day approach also seems to have limited direct evidence.
Also, I had significant irritability and emotional symptoms during my previous stimulation and worry Clomid could make this worse.

Has anyone with a similar history used this protocol? Did your doctor explain why Clomid and/or growth hormone were worth adding, and did you notice any improvement in blastocyst results or side effects?

We are starting an IVF cycle and trying to understand how my medication benefits work for meds.

My Cigna Medical insurance plan has a $6,000 annual family in-network out-of-pocket maximum.

Progyny told me there is also a $10,000 lifetime maximum for fertility medications, but said that benefit is provisioned through Optum Rx.

Here’s where I’m confused:
When I called Optum Rx, they said they don’t see any such $10,000 fertility medication maximum. Cigna has not been able to answer the question clearly either.

I’ve had multiple calls with Cigna, Optum Rx, and Progyny, and I’m still getting conflicting or incomplete answers. My employer benefits team is also looking into it, but it may take time.

I understand this is very plan-specific and I’ll need to verify it officially. I’m just hoping to hear from anyone who had a similar benefit structure and understand how these benefits work.

If I meet my $6,000 annual out-of-pocket maximum and then exhaust the $10,000 lifetime fertility medication maximum, would additional IVF medications still be covered at 100% for the rest of the plan year? Or would they become fully out-of-pocket because the separate lifetime fertility medication maximum has been exhausted?

Any experience with Optum Rx, Progyny, Cigna, Fuze, or similar fertility medication benefits would be really helpful.