Comments on: IUI (natural or medicated)

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 02:55:01 +0000

My husband and I did our first IUI with Clomid on new years day. The procedure was very simple, and my only complaint (besides the emotional roller coaster of the preceding weeks with the Clomid, the testing for LH surge, etc) was a very tender feeling in the ovaries areas. I was told this is normal due to how big the follicles can get (we only had two or three on each side, which we thought was good until I read some stuff online… Turns out that’s not so many, huh?). So now we’re in the two week wait and, as I knew it would be, it’s almost unbearable! Its nice to know, for some reason, that there are other ladies out there going through this exact same torture…. Waiting, waiting, reading into every single twinge and feeling, hoping and praying all day every day that this is it! Thanks for sharing your stories, everyone… Especially ones that keep hope alive! This site is very helpful! My husband usually tells me to stay off the Internet (usually leads to tears), but this time I’ve actually laughed out loud and feel more hopeful! Good luck to you all!

By: Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 01:31:37 +0000

This is my first visit on this website. My husband and I have been trying for over 2 years. We had our second Clomid IUI October 27th so I keep praying not to start my period. Every trip to the bathroom is like “dead man walking” time. Reading all of your stories has inspired me to keep positive and that I am not alone. I will keep you in my prayers!

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:39:59 +0000

IUI was recommended to us as my husband had a vasectomy reversal when he married me (his 2nd marriage). The VR left his motility somewhat low butthe sperm washing done prior to IUI eliminates the poor swimmers and concentrates the good ones. It makes sense and I am hopeful. It’s all about timing. Make sure you can track your ovulation and best of luck. I’m on my 2nd IUI and I’ve heard it’s best to try 3-5 times.

By: mary

mary — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 01:42:55 +0000

thank you for sharing so honestly on this website..it really helps my heart to know others are going through similar issues..we are attempting an IUI on Tues the 12th of Oct. and it will be our 1st procedure after 8 yrs of trying..i am almost 36 and apparently my “plumbing” is “old”, but we’ll keep praying! blessings to all of you!

By: Ty

Ty — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 22:56:40 +0000

I had a vasecotomy reversal 3 years ago and we tried for a year to conceive naturally with no success. We decided to try an IUI because my sperm count was between 9 and 60 million, depending on the day. We chose to use clomid and injectables and were successful on the first try. We now have a 16 month old son who is perfectly healthy and our true pride and joy.
I know a lot of you have tried and tried with no success but for those who are debating trying I wanted to share a success story to help encourage you. Total cost for us was about $900.

It can and does work, so don’t be afraid to try!

By: H

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:57:08 +0000

Hi all~
I am currently taking Clomid 100mg (days 5-9) and having u/s on nov 12 to check my follicles and then having an IUI done (if u/s is good!!). This is my 7th time….
Wishes and prayers to all of you…

By: B

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:36:00 +0000

I have had an IUI 3 times now. (Once successful but I had a miscarraige). I recommend taking a book/music with you. Once the doctor leaves you have to lie there for 10-12 minutes and it is best not to lay there worrying.
If you can distract yourself with a book it really helps. Also for the next 48 hours you should avoid strenous activities, and water in the vagina (no swimming, hot tubs or even baths…though showers are ok)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:38:00 +0000

I have done the IUI proceedure 4 times now. It is pretty simple really, much like a pap test. The only thing that hurts is when it does’t work… But for many people it does work.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:31:00 +0000

I had my first IUI on Monday of this week. The procedure itself is not that bad. Just some mild cramping and it was over in less than 2 minutes. Try to relax as much as possible as I’m sure the more relaxed you are the less uncomfortable it feels. It helped when I took slow deep breaths throughout the procedure. I also believe strongly in prayer. I am now doing the 2 week wait and it is killing me.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:26:00 +0000

I AM VERY NERVOUS FOR MY IUI, PLEASE PRAY FOR ME,WE ARE TRYING HARD 4 A BABY SINCE 1 N HALF YEARS,BUT GOD PLEASE HELP IN THIS TIME……