Logic behind full bladder for IUI?

babyexpress

Does anyone know the logic behind why your RE wants you to have a full bladder for the IUI? My mom was asking me this morning and I really have no clue, I just do what I'm told.

islagirl1218

They say it makes it easier for the catheter to go in.

KidShrink

Hmm...I was never told to have a full bladder, and actually went to the washroom before (because who wants to be on the verge of peeing when someone inserts a speculum and a catheter up there). I didn't feel a thing with the catheter being placed.

MrsBwIVF

It helps give them better visualization with the ultrasound so they can use the catheter better. Also, it can help tilt the uterus into a better position.
I don't remember having a full bladder for my iuis last year but for my ivf transfers, they had me literally bursting throughout the whole process. I then had to stay on the table for 15 minutes afterwards before I was allowed to relieve myself.
It's really helpful to have someone by your side to keep your mind off of things.

rachlee2010

My dr also never said anything about a full bladder for either of my 2 iui's and at my last one when they brought me back to the room I actually asked if I could use the bathroom and they said yes.  They had no issues with the catheter and I felt nothing

babyexpress

Its awful.  My RE is very adamant about it.  I had to sit for 15 mins also, not fun.  I figured it might be for better visualization so they can use catheter.  Guess it just helps them...but no fun for us.

Colleen0516

My RE doesn't do a full bladder for IUI but does for the Sonohysterogram, the water sono and for IVF transfer.
It's horrible, I really almost pee'd on my RE last time. I as funny after the fact, but not during- I was panicked that I wasn't going to be able to control myself. Lol

AdorkablePixie

My RE doesn't tell his patients to have a full bladder. When I went in for my IUI yesterday they actually asked if I needed to empty my bladder first. It's so weird what some REs prefer and want over others!

Whiggrrl65

My RE also doesn't ask for a full bladder and also asked if I had to use restroom before we started.
When I did IUI last week, my cervix was tilted and it took a little time to get everything situated before procedure was done. If I don't get my BFP this month, I'm going to ask about the full bladder for the next IUI.

mskeenan

My doctor recommended a full bladder for both my HSG test and my IUI . It was definitely a pain for the IUI because they insisted I remain in the room for 15-20 minutes after the procedure was over . I just about peed on the table !! For the HSG test I was ok because it was over quickly and I was free to get up right away . But yes - supposedly it makes the catheter insertion easier . Who knows how much it really helps ! Next IUI (If I'm not pregnant , fingers crossed I am now) I'm not downing two bottles of water before !

TheLabyrinth

I was only told by my RE to have a full bladder after it was determined that the catheter process wasn't going smoothly.  If your uterus turns sharply in relation to your cervix, having a full bladder can push down the uterus.  It is normally not required, but for the special few, you get to squirm around trying not to pee on your doctor while they do the procedure.