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IUI landed me in the ER :(
I knew something was up with the pain I had my last IUI cycle! Here's the scoop:
During my last cycle (IUI #1 & 1.2 using donor sperm), I had really bad, sharp pain when they put the catheter in. I thought that it was because the NP was being too rough and actually hit the top of my uterus with the catheter. After DIUI day 1, a few hours after we got home I had extremely bad uterine pain, to the point where I could hardly sit up. I rested and just hung out on the couch and in the early afternoon, after a few hours, it began to ease up.
On #2 of IUI #1, I had the sharp pain again when the NP inserted the catheter, and then had extremely bad uterine/thigh/lower back pain about an hour afterward. This time, the pain was much more intense, I could not get up at all and it lasted the whole day, until I went to bed.
I told the RE that I saw Friday for monitoring about the pain from the last cycle and he was not exactly sure what it was from.
During IUI #2 yesterday, I again had the bad sharp pain when he inserted the catheter. I let him know when I felt it and he said it went in fine and did not hit the top of my uterus; it was when he actually injected the sperm that I felt the pain. It went away, and then when I was laying there the bad cramps came back about five minutes later, only this time they were really bad, I could hardly breathe or talk. I told SO to get the nurse and tell her that the pain was back. When she and the RE came in I described the pain to them and told them that it was similar to last time, only worse, and then I felt sick all of a sudden and started vomiting all over the floor. SO grabbed a trash can and I was throwing up over and over. After I stopped vomiting, the pain was still extremely bad and I felt like I had to pee, so I told them that I wanted to try to make it to the bathroom. So the nurse and my SO walked me to the bathroom and I blacked out completely. When I woke up, I could not hear and I could barely see, everything was all blurry but I could see the RE and nurse slapping my face, but I could not feel it. When I came to all the way, the RE said that I was having an allergic reaction to the wash from the sperm and that I actually had just had cardiac arrest for like, 30 seconds. They were all freaking out because apparently I was laying there completely passed out, but I stopped breathing, my eyes were wide open and just staring at the ceiling and my pupils dilated huge.
So, the RE's office is attached to the main hospital, so they took me down to the ER on a stretcher and they gave me painkillers and monitored my heart and everything, and I got released in the afternoon 
I can't believe this is happening I want to freaking cry right now. I wasn't able to do another round of IUI today, obviously, and if this cycle did not work I don't know that we will be able to do IUI again because the reaction gets worse every time. They told me that was why it was worse each time, apparently when you have an allergic reaction your body develops receptors for it and it is worse every time you are exposed. And we have like, 7 more vials of this donor sperm.
The only thing I can think is that if I'm not pregnant, that they can sedate me or do a local anesthesia or something when they do the IUI, until after the pain goes away, or give me vicoden or something.
Ugh So now 2ww begins...such hell IF is. Whyyyyy
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Re: IUI landed me in the ER :(
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
Oh my goodness!!! ((HUGE HUGS))
I'm so so sorry you went through all that. I can't even imagine how scary that must've been. I'm so glad you're OK.
I hope your RE can think of a solution to this for you hon. ((More HUGS))
Me: 32 - Stage II Endo / DH: 36 - Low count and morphology (1%)
IUIs 1-3 BFN, lap Dec. 2010, IUIs 4-6 BFN
IVF w/ICSI #1 - ER 2/8: 24R 19M 9F ET 2/13 2-5 day blasts (no frosties) = BFP - b/g twins!
E & C Born 10/19/2012
DX: 6/9/2011: Azoo ICSI/IVF only option for biological child
IVF #1: ER - 9/26 * ET - 10/1 * beta#1 10/13 - 140 * beta#2 10/17 - 477 * beta#3 10/20 - 1101
1st u/s at 6w6d - one hb * 2nd u/s at 8w3d - no hb detected 11/10/11 * natural m/c 11/13/11
FET #1 Jan/Feb 2012 - 3 delays - cancelled 2/13
FET #1.2 - May/June 2012 - ET 6/6/* beta#1 6/15 - 95 * beta #2 6/19 - 322 * beta #3 6/22 - 940
7/6 1st u/s @ 7 weeks - one beautiful hb - released from RE
EDD 2/22/2013
PAIF/SAIF/PGAL welcome
I know its scary, but its a simple fix in the longrrun. ::hugs::
Me: 36, DH: 42
Dx: DOR and MFI
DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal
IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!
SAIFW/PAIFW
Ugh I know! I think they don't think it was as bad as I described or something. They were like, well some cramping afterward isn't completely abnormal. So I guess when they saw what was happening, they were like uh...oops.
Do you know if sperm can actually be re-washed? The vials I have at the RE office were already washed at the cryobank, I purchased them prepped for IUI
That sounds terrifying! I am so-so-so sorry BareBathC! I am really glad to hear that you are in full recovery mode and I hope you are taking plenty of time to fully recoup mentally and physically. I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that IUI #2 is worth all this difficulty you have been through! Tons of hugs! Recover well!
P.S. I am nearly positive that IUI #1 is a BFN. So bummed. So frustrated.
Countless BFN(s)
Moving to IVF
IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy
Pressing Forward
IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN
FET. 2TFR'ed.
Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
Where do we go from here?
Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
Finally some (tough) answers.
IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!
Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224!
1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats! Overjoyed!
Thanks, yeah I'm just working from home today and resting. I'm still having some pain. They said that my uterus was contracting over and over again, so maybe that's a good thing. Maybe it pushed the sperm to where it needs to go lol. Oh forgot to mention, the sample count was 49mil...so that's pretty awesome
I'm so sorry
Did you poas? When's your beta?
Dx: DOR, Right UU, fibroid (removed)
IUI #1-4: bfn; IVF #1 September 2011=bffn
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OMG! So scary!!
I also get a lot of cramping from my IUI's. I am still getting cramps from my IUI last week. I've called and told them they just tell me it's normal. Your reaction is cleary not normal. {{HUGS}}
I like your positive thinking! And, I agree. I would think the contractions would only be helping that awesome sample count travel high and far toward that special follie! I go in on Wednesday for my beta and I POAS several times. By the way, I hate those digital tests that read...NOT PREGNANT. Such a slap in the face. Note to self for future testing...no more digital tests. I think a BFN spoken through lines or lack of lines is better for me. I really thought this was going to be my cycle. Sad.
Countless BFN(s)
Moving to IVF
IVF1 (ICSI): Long Lupron
6R. 3F. 3DT. 8Cell 1Grade 2Embies. 1Frostie.
Beta 1/22: 14 Beta 1/24: 24 Beta 1/26: 28
Round One Result: Chemical Pregnancy
Pressing Forward
IVF2 (ICSI/AH/ACU): Microdose Lupron Flare
13R. 11F. 5DT. 2TFR'ed. 1Frostie.
Round Two Result 4/30: Harsh BFN
FET. 2TFR'ed.
Round Three Result 6/25: BFN
Where do we go from here?
Moving forward with CCRM in 2013
ODWU revealed blocked tube(s). Lap 2/15.
Bilateral Tubal Ligation. Stage IV Endo.
Finally some (tough) answers.
IVF3 (ICSI/CCS): Antagonist with EPP
13R. We have 3 CCS Normal Embryos!
Lupron Depot: May 2013 to August 2013
Long awaited FET on 9/3. 2TFR'ed.
BFP on FRER 5dp5dt: IN SHOCK!
Beta1 9/10: 152.7! Beta2 9/12: 378! Beta3 9/14: 1224!
1st ultrasound 10/1: TWO beautiful heartbeats! Overjoyed!
I'm so sorry
Yeah I stick with reading the lines..well..line. I agree that the whole, pregnant/not pregnant digital tests seem kind of cruel, I don't think I could ever do one of those.
On the plus side, my RE told me that my first IUI, the chances of conception were only like, 15% and they increase to 45-50% on subsequent cycles..so hopefully, if you do another IUI next month your chances will be much better
That's what I keep telling myself anyway lol
Mild MFI, irregular cycles, HSG only showed left tube open
IUIs #1-3: Femara -- BFN
IUI #4: Follistim + HCG boosters -- BFN
Sept./Oct. 2011 IVF#1: Long Lupron, 3dt of 2 -- BFN + 1 frostie
Surprise BFP 11.21.2011: missed m/c at 9w2d, D&C 12.27.2011
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Omg..your siggy picture just totally made me feel better. I love it. Lol
Oh My! I am glad that you are feeling better and that they were able to handle everything quickly. I am sure it was incredibly scary.
I hope this cycle works so you don't have to face this again.
3 IUI's w/Clomid & Ovidrel=all BFNs
3 IVF (2 Fresh, 1 frozen) =BFN
Jan 2012 New RE & Fresh Cycle =BFP!
*big giggle* Yeah, Gus the Pumpkin Pug always makes me laugh! Glad he made you feel a little better
TY for telling me this, I definitely feel better now. Hopefully we will have success this cycle, but if not I will definitely explore this with my RE
He's just so cute and pitiful...lol
that is just awful
i'm so sorry cutie
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
Beta #1 (9.15.11) ~ 437!!! Beta #2 (9.19.11) ~ 1,854!!! EDD 05.24.2012 TWINS!!!
Make a pregnancy ticker
TTC since March/April 2010
DX: MFI - less than 1 million sperm, 26% motility
DH put on anastrozole to increase counts
June/July 2011 100 mg Clomid + TS IUI#1 & IUI 2 - BFN :-(
Forced break due to DH getting spinal surgery in August 2011
IVF - January 2012: BFN
FET in April 2012 - BFP at 6dp5dt! Beta #1 at 9dp5dt: 82.5, Beta #2 at 12dp5dt: 352 Beta #3 at 19dp5dt: 6000, saw heartbeat and one little bean at 5W6D!
After nearly 3 years of waiting our LO was born December 18th 2012!
I gave you life, then you gave me mine.
TTC February 2008 to October 2008 One year forced break due to OIF deployment #2
Resumed TTC in October 2009 HSG, Hysteroscopy, S/A all clear
Five total medicated cycles and IUI #1-3 = BFN and all while we were still "unexplained IF"
25 August Lap revealed Endo, adhesions and blocked left tube
September 2011: Femara + IUI #4 (IUI #1 post endo removal) =BFFN
November: IVF #1: Stims started 11/16 ER 11/25 (7R, 5F) ET 11/30 Transferred 2 beautiful expanding blastocysts +HPT 12/6/11
Beta #1 at 9dp5dt=153! Beta #2 at 16dp5dt= 4009!
Ultrasound 12/30 showed one beautiful heartbeat! EDD 17 August, 2012
Hazel Evelyn arrived 10 August, 2012!
Surprise natural BFP March 2015. M/C at 5 weeks
Another surprise natural BFP April 2015
I'm glad they figured out what it was and that it sounds like you can rewash. I never would have known that could be a problem.
Feel better and rest up!
IVF #1 = BFN
FET #1 = BFN
FET #2 = BFN
IVF #2 = BFP, b/g twins lost at 20w due to partial abruption/PPROM
IVF #3 = c/p 5w2d
Long-shot Clomid/Prednisone cycle before next IVF = BFP, our beautiful, healthy girl born 6/26/13!
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TTC again March 2014
FET #3 - May/June 2014 - all embryos arrested before xfer - back to the drawing board...
IVF #4 - July/August 2014
TTC #2 since June '08
~*DD 10.21.07*~
dx unexplained
IUI #1-4 BFN
IVF#1 June 2011 BFN
IVF#2 Dec 2011
Beta#1 12/21 : 812 Beta#2 12/23 : 1634
EDD 8/25
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
Holy crap!!! Thank God you are ok and that they were able to get you awake and recovered. That must have been absolutely terrifying. I would need some kind of PTS therapy I think after an experience like that.
So here's wishing for you that this is The Time and there will be no more need for IUI's -- just a wonderful BFP!!!!
12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!!
OMG! I'm so sorry! I'm happy you are ok and not still in the ER!
This IUI has to be the one!!!
Glad that DesiraeSunshine gave you some options to discuss with your RE too!
My Journey to Motherhood
Me 36, DH 42
7.5 years of TTC ... It never gets any easier.
Baby Girl # 1
TTC Since January 2009
Reproductive Endocrinologist diagnosed us "Unexplained Infertility".
After 3 years . . . 3 IUIs . . . and 3 IVFs . . . our miracle GIRL arrived on August 6, 2012.
Baby Girl # 2
TTC Since June 2013
Got pregnant on our own without Fertility Treatments - January 2016! Thank you snow storm Jonas!
EDD 10/15/16
At 20-week anatomy scan found IUGR (Intrauterine Growth Restriction), and very low Amniotic Fluid. Now, I'm High Risk and have weekly ultrasounds to monitor fluid and growth. If baby runs out of room or is too growth restricted, they will deliver ASAP. My current goal is to make it to 28 weeks!
Severe MFI. Me: supposedly all clear but eggs showed vacuoles.
IVF #1 January 2012, ER Jan 14th: 34R, 27M, 23F. Day 3: 18 embies still strong. Day 5: zero "good," one "fair," the rest "poor." Transferred 3. None made it to blast or to freeze. Jan 28: BFN.
Lucky IVF #2: Transferred two beautiful day three embies on St. Patrick's Day. BFP on HPT 7dp3dt. Beta 1 (14dpER)=106; Beta 2 (16dpER)=140; Beta 3 (19dpER)=264! First u/s 4.17.
Hope is the thing with feathers - that perches in the soul - and sings the tune without the words - and never stops - at all - (Emily Dickinson)
TTC since November 2008; me - poor egg quality,hypothyroidism,missing beta 3 integrin;
DH - some MFI;
1 month clomid plus timing - BFN;
3 months clomid + IUI - BFN BFN BFN
IVF #1 Nov/Dec 2009 - BFP - c/p;
IVF #2.1 Jan 2011 - Converted to IUI - BFN;
IVF #2.2 March/April 2011 - ER 3/23/11: 12 retrieved, 8 mature, 3 fert-ET 3dt 3/26/11: 3 embies - BFN;
IVF #3 May 2011 - ER 5/19/11: 20 retrieved, 10 mature, 9 fert-ET 5dt 5/24/11 3 embies - BFN;
Switched RE's for IVF #4 (CCRM) Oct 2011 - Surprise BFP before starting IVF #4!