What do you think of IUI?

alaura · March 2009

I'm on my fourth medicated cycle. We're doing clomid, injectables and TI. However, my RE was telling me if no BFP by the 6th cycle, I should consider IUI. I'm kind of leary about it and I think it's because I don't know too much about it. How do you all feel about it, both technically and emotionally?

krissyh21 · March 2009

Technically it is a very easy procedure. You will most likely be taking drugs like you are now but when it is time for ovulation you and H will go into the office, they will insert a thin catheter and 2 minutes later the sperm will be in your system. It really is very simple and not painful at all.

Emotionally, it was a bit harder on H. His views were simple: That is not how babies should be made. But after countless years of TI didn't do it for us, he agreed to give it a shot. It didn't work for us, but it works for so many people!

We had three done and each time we would look at whatever picture was hanging in the office and make up stories of how our child was conceived on a beach in tahiti or a forest in dence fog (based on the picture). So maybe a doctors office is not the most "romantic" of settings to conceive a child, but H and I made it our own... We have since grown past the "ideal form of conception" since we know no matter what the setting he/she will be born of the most incredible amount of love 2 people could have for each other.

mcclure2828 · March 2009

I just finished my first cycle w/ IUI and I have to say it's really not bad. It is quick and painless, a little cramping after but nothing too bad. I was afraid that it would make me feel disconnected from babymaking but it really didn't. I was lucky that DH could come w/ me for the IUI. The room where they did the procedure had soft music and dimmed lights...I think they try to make it as cozy as possible. I know it is intimidating at first but I think you'll find that it's not bad at all. Good luck to you!

jcombs · March 2009

Less uncomfortable than the HSG. Emotionally it didn't really have an effect on me...the HCG trigger was the hardest part but it also helped to have hubby with me each time I suppose. Have you had the full bloodwork workup? SA was great? HSG had clear tubes? Monitoring shows you're ovulating?

pollykinz · March 2009

I just had my first one last month, sadly it didn't work so we're on to #2. I have to admit that emotionally it was harder for me than I thought. I guess it was just hard for me to accept that we're really at the point where we needed this kind of intervention. And I didn't know how I felt about conceiving my child in a doctor's office - but I decided it didn't matter if that's how it had to happen, the important thing was us having a baby. I have always thought the treatments available to help people have babies is amazing and wonderful, but there was just something about me being the one doing it that was hard for me. So you aren't alone if you feel a bit conflicted about it, but in the end, a healthy baby is worth anything we have to do to get there. GL

LuluK1102 · March 2009

Honestly, we were leary of it too and chose T1 for my first cycle. After a BFN, we decided to give it a try this time around. I am still in the 2ww, but am really happy with our decision. The procedure itself it painless(and I am such a baby when it comes to pain) and for me, I feel like we are increasing our chances especially since I had some CM issues with clomid. So emotionally and technically it was great for us. In fact, in some ways I would say emotionally the IUI was easier than T1 which my DH and I found somewhat stressful. That said, the decision really needs to be up to you. Everyone's comfort level is different... IF is so difficult and such a deeply personal struggle you need to think about what is comfortable and feels right for you and your DH.

I wish you the best of luck!

Tab2710 · March 2009

Technically-Super Easy

Emotionally-Not so bad. I view an IUI as just sort of giving the sperm "a little push" in the right direction. All they are doing is basically depositing it closer to it's final destination, just helping them out!

In my oppinion IVF is much more un-natural. I never thought I would do it. But after more than two years and a final diangosis of MFI, we've changed our minds, and IVF is our next step. Really, it's our ONLY step that will bring us a baby, so we had to accept that, natural or not!

Good luck to you!

Dr.Loretta · March 2009

Technically it's a very straightforward procedure.

I don't have emotions about it one way or another.

IUI is against my religious values, and I'm therefore not pursuing it.

You have to decide if it's something you want to do, and not make that decision until you have all the information you need.

I strongly suggest having a detailed discussion with your dr. and your DH about the procedure and how everyone feels about it.

rakattack · March 2009

Technically- piece of cake

Emotionally- it took DH a while longer to get on board with things. I think it was harder for him to accept that we need a little help. For my part, I feel so much better now that we're doing "something" about our situation.

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