Hey everyone,
I'm new to this thread, have just had my first AIH/IUI cycle (DAY 16 atm).
Whats the difference if any between AIH and IUI? I tell ppl im doing AI, but not sure which terminology to use exactly.
I plan on doing at least 3 cycles of AI until moving onto IVF. Was so worried bout doing the AI but once it was done realise it is no big deal - its simple. I did suffer with cramps about an hour after the insemination for about 5 hours but other then that feel really positive about the whole thing.
If anyone is lurking wondering whether or not to give it a go or are about to and are scared. I'd say give it a go.
I think i'l be a regular on here over the next few months if worst case senario happens and it doesn't work.
This thread's in a bit of a flux at the moment because everyone is in various stages of progress - either with BFPs, taking a rest or getting ready to start a news cycle.
The good news is: there's plenty of evidence through actual results that IUI can work. I recommend you give it 4-6 goes before you review your treatment approach. It took 5 for me. We would have gone to 12 if need be (because our clinic agreed to treat us for a year).
Feel free to get on here and blab your heart out - most of us have and it's been a very supportive environment to do that in. When you're feeling down, there's always some here to help you find your way back to the bright side.
Welcome mummawannabe. I'm on my third round of IUI....with final bloody test this Friday 13 March! yukky!! While normally my clinic would recommend going to IVF next, we are seriously considering sticking with IUI - it's people like OP who make me want to try IUI again......you never know!!!
Hi Ladies and welcome Mummawannabe
It's great in here to get your thoughts on how many IUI's to try.
We are about to start round 2 but my specialist did think that we may have better chances with IVF since DH's sperm count is so up and down. Although from hearing peoples thoughts I think I want to try IUI a few times first.
DH is currently on tablets to quit smoking so hopefully when he gets off those his sperm count will improve and perhaps the IUI will work. That is what I am hoping.
B2B - sorry its not looking like a BFP but hang in there you never know and you can always try again. All the best x
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Last edited by Loops12; March 12th, 2009 at 12:09 PM.
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Well i had my follow up appointment yesterday i mainly saw the nurse but Dr came in to confirm what the next step is going to be...... Im left a bit confused but i think im getting my head around it all.......
Basically my biggest issue is the endo coming back they would like to get on top of it asap...... So the plan (mainly cos i pushed it) is 2 more goes at IUI which could be 4mths of trying due to only 1 tube but could be less who knows... Then ill have treatment for the endo i can't remember what it is called i wish i had got them to write it down so i could look into it, but basically it puts me into menopause so stop the endo from growing for a couple of months, then we go straight into IVF cycle....
Im scared on many levels what if doing the 2 IUI cycles gives the endo to get hold again, and if i wait 2 IUI cycles then have the endo treatment we will be getting close to the end of the yr starting the IVF and then im not under the safety net after DEc IYKWIM!!!!!
I think our plan will be seeing what side i O from this cycle if it is my right (the no tube side) then ill only do 1 IUI cycle, if it is the left side (good side) ill do 2 cycles of IUI as that will only be 3mths between now and doing the endo treatment......
I still havn't got my period Dr thinks it should come next week which will be 4 weeks from Op... If it doesn't i have provera to take but ill be holding off a week or 2 cos otherwise ill be Oing the week leading up to Easter or easter weekend and the Lab is closed from 6th March until Tues after easter...... Fingers crossed my period shows on Wed or Thur cos it will be perfect for IUI timing around 2nd or 3rd April if anytime after that we won't be able to go ahead with IUI yes we can try naturally but that doesn't seem to work......
Thanks Janeo...
Good luck with it all and I hope your period comes at the right time, before Easter. I really hope that the IUI works for you guys. Will be thinking of you. x
Hey everyone,
I'm a newy to the whole assisted conception having done my first AIH or IUI cycle (DAY 16 atm). (I have been on Letrozole alone for 7 cycles prior to this)
On my Day 12 scan they found a good sized follie on each ovary, plus a few other smaller ones. I never knew that you could ovulate from each ovary within one cycle and dr said it wasn't normal, but not abnormal.
Of course i then came home and googled it till i could google no more and just wondering how common it actually is? Has anyone here experienced it on there Day 12 scans?
If i double ovulated this cycle (was on letrozole to induce ovulation) will that be expected with me each cycle or is it a rare thing that may only happen a couple of times in my life?
Hope someone can help....
Fingers crossed for everyone enduring the assisted conception and all it brings.....good luck to those on the TWW.
Baby2Bee: I had my Day 21 (Progesterone) blood test on Friday 13th....is that what you were referring to?
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