Been tto for over 2 years - unexplained infertility - and we're due to start IUI next month. I can be quite a negative person (not good, I know) and everyone's response to our treatment is excitement whereas I'm thinking "you're not the ones having internal scans and catheters up your vagina, having injections and blood tests ect". I also don't think they realise the impact this is going to have on us if it doesn't work...Whilst I know I'm lucky to be surrounded by positive people it gets my back up a bit! As I type this I realise how unreasonable I sound!
Please don't get me wrong, I'm not going into the treatment thinking it's not going to work; I'm drinking lots of water, getting my body healthy and have even said I'll use visualisation techniques during the treatment and eat pineapple afterwards! I suppose I am at the point where it doesn't feel like it's ever going for to happen SO I would really like to hear some success stories to help with positive thinking.
My cousin had 3 IUI treatments and it worked on the 3rd try. Turns out her first doctor who did the first two treatments couldn't get in on the right day - so she went to a new doctor and it worked the first time. They say that the more times you do it consecutively, the higher the chances it will work. In any case, I went to her new doctor and did the IUI treatment and it worked for me on the first try.
I had unexplained infertility. I've got Clomid whilst waiting for iui. I was ovulating most months but never had a regular cycle, we conceived our little miracle on round 2 of Clomid and now I am sitting here with him sleeping on my chest. That's great 😊 I found highrepute.net/go/Clomid ❤️ and got Clomid a way cheaper (coupon code "GET10"). We tried for almost 2,5 years before falling pregnant. Hope it gives you some hope as I never thought I would have a baby. Good luck to all!
Hey Hun i have had two failed IUIs and a failed ivf but happy for you to ask questions. Remember everyones journey is different and IUI may work for you! Xx
Thank you. Good luck for your second go - you sound like a very positive person, which is infectious!
We've been warned about the hormonal changes and potential mood swings. I joked that my OH is used to me being moody anyway so it probably won't be much different!
It's good to know that the process itself isn't too bad - I have been a bit worried.
How long does the insemination itself take? Was your OH in the room with you? X
The actual insemination took literally 5 mins, it was simple and easy. Just like a smear slough I did get a cramping pain. But it wasn't too bad. Yes, OH was with me. It was good to have him close.
I think the injections are the worst bit for me. OH has learned how to give them as I can't do it, I'm scared of needles.
I'm just telling myself it's all worth it in the end.
Don't get me wrong I did have a few bad days where I was a major cow. I'm very moody, especially in the morning. Xx
Hey, I had 3 injections in total on that cycle. The last one is to trigger the egg release once you have the scan and they tell you that you've ovulated. Xx
Hi JoJo I've never had iui because I have endometriosis so went straight to IVF but my bf who had unexplained infertility (although secondary) got pregnant very first time with it and that little one is now an extremely cheeky 5 year old! Lots of luck xx
Hey im new to iui, my husband has low morphology and sperm count. Our consultant has booked my husband for a SA this time to go for a test wash and for a internal scan, but what happens after this? X
His sperm count the first time was 1 million and 2nd time nearly 9 million (he wasnt taking vitamins) but now he is taking zinc and has changed his diet. So this SA (which will be going for test wash) would be his 3rd! X
My husband also had a bit low motility - he started eating a balanced breakfast and taking Vitamin E - within two months it was significantly higher, and we got pregnant with IUI on the first try! Good luck!!
I have had 3 IUI's. My last one ended in an ectopic pregnancy and although it is daunting it is nowhere near as stressful as IVF. Try and think positively and take each day as it comes. On my final try, I was advised to drink lots of whole milk which I did and my follicle size and count was the best yet. Best of luck with your journey
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