Ladies who have had IUI

Does it hurt? What is the success rate?

I am a little nervous about this

Thanks

Re: Ladies who have had IUI

I've had 4 unsuccessful IUIs (we're dealing with MF)

It wasn't that painful, although the speculum might be uncomfy for a bit.

good luck!

Re: Ladies who have had IUI

IUI didn't work for me (I had 6), but it's not painful at all. It's a very quick procedure, I find my annual PAP to be more uncomfortable. Like the PP said, the speculum is the most uncomfortable part. But the IUI itself is literally less than a minute

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Do you ladies know why it didn't work? Did they give you an explanation? Are there people who are better candidates than others?

Thanks

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I had 4 and it didn't hurt at all, but it didn't work for me.

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Posted by hopeandfaith75

Do you ladies know why it didn't work? Did they give you an explanation? Are there people who are better candidates than others?

Thanks

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Posted by MrsRbk

Posted by hopeandfaith75

Do you ladies know why it didn't work? Did they give you an explanation? Are there people who are better candidates than others?

Thanks

Yes, because we found out after our 5th IUI failed we were also dealing with Male Factor IF as well.

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Posted by hopeandfaith75

Posted by MrsRbk

Posted by hopeandfaith75

Do you ladies know why it didn't work? Did they give you an explanation? Are there people who are better candidates than others?

Thanks

Yes, because we found out after our 5th IUI failed we were also dealing with Male Factor IF as well.

So you didn't know that before hand like with a SA? Sorry to ask so many questions.

Do you have PCOS as well?

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Posted by MrsRbk

Posted by hopeandfaith75

Posted by MrsRbk

Posted by hopeandfaith75

Do you ladies know why it didn't work? Did they give you an explanation? Are there people who are better candidates than others?

Thanks

Yes, because we found out after our 5th IUI failed we were also dealing with Male Factor IF as well.

So you didn't know that before hand like with a SA? Sorry to ask so many questions.

Do you have PCOS as well?

We did a number a few IUI's with my regular OB. She had my DH do a SA, which we were told came back normal. Once we moved to the RE, they had my DH do another SA which came back bad, they had him do a repeat which came back with the same results. We had already done 1 IUI with the RE and were in the middle of another IUI cycle when we found out. We decided to do one more IUI cycle in December because my RE clinic doesn't do IVFs during the month of December and we didn't want to waste a month.

My RE explained to us that they use a stricter scale when doing the SA then a regular lab like Quest or LabCorp does.

I do have PCOS.

HTH

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I have had 4. We are dealing with some MF but, not severe. I don't have PCOS and I really have no idea why they aren't working. We did 3 unmedicated ones and now we are doing our 2nd with Clomid this month. I think the success rate is slightly higher than trying naturally. Maybe around 25%. i can't remember the exact number the RE told me.

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Thank you all so much!!! You have been so helpful

If your DH did a SA at a lab did all of your RE do an additional one on him?

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I had my third IUI yesterday. Nothing has worked so far (but I have only one tube, so my chances of success are lessened). One IUI was on Clomid (though the follie was on the wrong side) and the other two have been on Follistim.

I read that the success rate is 20%.

We are dealing with slight MF also. I get crampy afterwards - like menstrual cramps, but weird. I usually have a trace of blood that day too.

I have to do 6 IUIs before my insurance company will pay for IVF. Fingers are crossed that the third time is a charm.

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I just had my 2nd IUI on Monday & neither of them hurt. We too are dealing with male factor. Both of my IUI's I was on Clomid (50mg) to up our chances...For us, the first one failed bc the sample was not "optimal" This time around, time shall tell....

I do get crampy afterwards & sometimes a little sore down there (get that after annuals too).

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Re: Ladies who have had IUI

They didn't hurt at all for me and are over in a few seconds.
I had two IUI's, both successful. The first ended in miscarriage. The second one gave me the twins I am carrying now.
I have PCOS. I was on 150 mg clomid, had a trigger, and was on met as well.

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I was a little crampy and had discomfort with all of them...

of the first 4, two were successful and unfortunately hey didn't work out, so I'm on the band wagon again...

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I had 3 IUI's and got pregnant on #3. When I did my first 2 IUI's, I was on Clomid, for the 3, I did the injections. I had endometriosis and only 1 working tube. The only thing that's uncomfortable is the speculum, other than that, it goes pretty fast.

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I had 5 unmedicated IUIs and I got PG 3 times. So yes it worked for me, but my reasons for IUI are not as common as ones you may see here.

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I had three IUI total and none of them hurt. They didn't work becuase we were dealing with severe male factor IF and our post-wash counts were terrible. A pap is more uncomfortable to me then an IUI.

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I had 2 IUIs and neither one hurt at all. Got preganant from the 2nd one. Good luck

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It didn't hurt.........it felt a little like getting a pap smear. I had one IUI the first month I ovulated and got pregnant. I'm due in 4 weeks!!! I got VERY lucky I know and I'm SO thankful!!! Lots of luck to you.........I hope you have the same luck as me!!

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didn't hurt me at all! worked on the second try with back to back IUIs!

Re: Ladies who have had IUI

its more painful not to try this... I wish you many many blessings.... Be positive!