Hi naenae,
I have no personal experience with IUI, but a few things occur to me.
You asked about having your tubes tested - does that mean you haven't yet had any of those sort of exploratory investigations? Personally, if you know your ovulating 'well' and DH's sperm is good, then that would be my next step. You want to know if there are any physical issues (espcially since they make IUI pointless anyway).

The other thing to consider is the success rates of IUI versus IVF. With much lower success rates, if you weigh the two options, IVF, even though much more expensive per go, can look like a better option. But of course you then have to weigh this against your (understandable) desire to avoid those awful drugs. Just a thought.

I would guess it would be similar comfort-wise to having an embryo transfer (?). The speculum can be uncomfortable, but otherwise it is ok for most women.
Thanks Marcellus - I was thinking of making another appointment and having my tubes looked at. The gyno i was seeing a few months back basically told me there was nothing wrong with me or dp and the only thing he could offer was a referral to an ivf clinic .. and it has taken me this long to even begin to start accepting it.

thank you. its so over whelming ..

**leaves in deep thoughts ...