I'm back...natural vs. medicated IUI

nswain85

Hi ladies, I have been gone for a bit taking a much needed mental break from all the TTC stuff but am happy to be back now We are talking about shooting for our first IUI in November and while I was looking through my paperwork tonight from the RE I noticed that they marked a Clomid cycle instead of a natural cycle. I was always under the impression that since I don't have any issues with my cycles or ovulation that I wasn't a candidate for medication. Is this right or do they prescribe the Clomid to "boost" ovulation for IUI's? Any info or tips regarding this or the pros/cons of medicated vs. natural IUI's would be great. Thank you!

Rachaeleigh

As far as we know, I dont have any ovulation issues either. MY RE chose medicated cycles in order to have more control over ovulation, specifically to increase the number of "targets."
Other ladies might have better explanations.
GL!

nswain85

Thank you ladies!

BunnyBerry

Same here, I always O but RE put me on Letrozole because 1) chance of multiple follies, 2) cover any possible unknown problems with egg maturation, and 3) research shows chances with meds + IUI are significantly higher than just IUI (or just meds) for couples with all different diagnoses.

Hollowvic

As others have said, a medicated IUI increases your chances. I don't have any problems ovulating either and I took Clomid the month I did my IUI. Good luck with everything.

nswain85

Thanks everyone! I am going to persue the medicated route I think if my RE suggests it for us. I want to have the best shot possible.