talk to me about IUI

wonderfuladventure · November 2010

So I have pcos and no MFI so we have done 2 cycle with menapur with TI. But people recommended doing the IUI on here and my RE is ok with it so we are going to do it. So tell me about IUI. Is it painful? How long do you have to lay there afterwards? do you have to take the rest of the day off etc? Does anyone know how much this increases the chances from just using injectables if you don't have MFI. Any info is greatly appreciated. TIA!!

Bella2u07 · November 2010

Is it painful? The 6 I have been through were not painful, but I have read some ladies do experience a little cramping during/after

How long do you have to lay there afterwards? Around 15 minutes

Do you have to take the rest of the day off? No, not at all

Does anyone know how much this increases the chances from just using injectables if you don't have MFI? Not sure if I'm giving the answer you are looking for, but as far as success rates, using clomid w/IUI has a 10% of working and using injectable drugs w/IUI has 20% of working

Good luck with your IUI!!!!

siewekesgirl · November 2010

it isn't painful. no worse than having a pap smear really. My doc makes me lay there about 10 minutes and then off I go. my doc says to take it easy that day but that i can go back to work, regular life, etc. Not sure about the injectable piece because we only did Clomid with it.

chizzle09 · November 2010

I've had 3 IUI's and they haven't hurt. A little uncomfortable but not painful. I had to lay there for 15 minutes and my RE told me that I could go back to work, but no running/heavy lifting, etc. This is my first cycle with injectables (gonal-f) so I'm exactly sure what the success rate is. I *think* it is around 20-25%. Good luck!!

missjul61 · November 2010

I've had 1 so far and it wasn't painful at all. Just like a Pap as PP stated.

I laid there for 5 minutes.

Not sure about the % but an IUI is more advantageous as compared to TI because you're by passing the cervix and putting the sperm directly in the uterine area. In other words, closer to the egg/prize!

hall_ky · November 2010

They aren't painful but a little uncomfortable and are over quick. I googled success rates and with fsh injectables and IUI upped your chances by 12%. But it probably depends more on the diagnosis so you might ask your RE.

I went back to work right after my IUI and I work with kids so I am fairly active. I havent had any cramping after either of my IUIs.

Good luck!

DeputiesWife · November 2010

1. no pain. I have had some slight cramping this time around.

2. 10 minutes. they set a timer for me.

3. No, I come to work

4. I am not sure. We dont have MFI and have done injectables for all 3 of ours.

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