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Trying in NH
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I am about to start my third round of clomid but this time they are going to do an IUI. I have an 11 month old son who was a first round clomid baby after 1 1/2 years of trying. My heart goes out to you who have tried longer then that with no success. I am frustrated that it didn't work this time and a little scared that it won't happen again. I am also going to be 35 this weekend and hear that clock ticking very loudly! The research says it has only a 26% chance of happening with an IUI. Is the IUI painful?? :'( I had an HSG done before my son and it was VERY uncomfortable when they opened my cervix.
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36 years old, DH 35. TTC#2 BFP 3/19/06
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WantsBaby2
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Welcome! Yes, I found IUI to be a bit uncomfortable and painful, but not too bad. A couple of times I had a little bit of spotting afterwards which the nurses assured me is normal. Good Luck!
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38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
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celia m
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Hi, I just had my fourth IUI, one last year, and three in a row this time. The last two times hurt, with cramping. They will tell you to have a full bladder, and that in itself is uncomfortable. I felt like I was going to pee all over my gyn! It sounds like you have pretty good luck. The pain certainly is worth it.Good luck
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Age 32, DH, 34. Married 4 years, TTC 3 yrs.. 1st m/c Jan 03-unknown reason. 2nd m/c-blighted ovum, chromosomal defects. diag- luteal phase defect, anticardiolipin antibodies elev, endometriosis. 4 IUI /Clomid,2004. 3rd. loss 7/05, 4th loss 9/05, BFP 1/02/06, due 9/09/06
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fortythree
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The IuI left me crampy but nothing like my hsg. That thing hurt me!!! Good luck with this cycle. I am sending babydust your way.
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Diane
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I had hsg and IUI is nothing compared to that! Good luck!
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Trying in NH
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Thank you for all your insight. After reading some of the other posts I was a little embarassed about complaining that it took 1 1/2 years and now we are only at 8 months ttc. I should and I do consider myself to be very lucky to have the one we do. If I offended anyone I am truely sorry. You are all very strong women and I will keep you in my prayers
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36 years old, DH 35. TTC#2 BFP 3/19/06
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marla
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Hi,
I conceived after my 1st IUIw/ clomid, and I had been on clomid for 3 months before that w/ timed intercourse. This pregnancy I did 4 cycles of clomid w/ IUI w/o sucess, and ended up conceiving with the injectibles and IUI on the 2nd cycle. Don't get discourged.
I never found IUI to be to uncomfortable. Its like a pap the speculum goes in and they insert a thin catheter thru your cervix into your uterus. Its nothing like the HSG, nothing goes on your cervix.
Good Luck!
Marla
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33 yrs old. Married 7.5 years Nat p/g 6/01, daughter deceased @ 15mths 10/02 comp. Leukemia. TTC 2 years Dx: Low Morph. 2 m/cs 6wks,and 16 wks. 7 IuIs 4/ clomid, 3 gonal f Pg due in Aug.
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fortythree
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Trying in NH, It was alot more emotional and more difficult for me the first few years I tried to get pregnant and couldnt. It got easier to deal with and accept the longer it took. Im not saying that it is eaier now, but I just dont have the panic I used to. Maybe just the sadness. Good luck and dont feel bad for being frustrated 2 years is a long time to wait for a dream.
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LisainAK
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Where is NH are you from? I used to live in Canaan, VT - just curious....
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kola
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Hi everyone, I am new to this site and I love to hear you thoughts. I am 22, I was married 3 1/2 years ago, ttc for a little more than 2 years. as far I know there is nothing wrong with us(unexplained) I tried 4 cycles of clomid and it didn't work, I decided to changed doctors because I didn't think he knew what he's doing. I am now with a new doctor whom I feel very comfortable with. I am going to start my first cycle with clomid and iui. I just want to know what I should expect. By the way if anyone wants a fertility buddy, I would love that. I've been looking for someone for support. It's very hard, I never thought I'd be going through this, but here I am.
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TTC in SoCal
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Welcome, Kola... you've hit the jackpot of support. all of the women here know what you're going through and will listen when you want to vent and provide sage advice when you need it.
The doctors on this site don't recommend clomid... especially for more than 3 cycles, so i would check with your doctor to see if he/she can progress you to something else. Make sure your docs have tested for absolutely everything. I've recently discovered that thyroid problems can cause infertility, so make sure they do a full thyroid panel (not just a TSH).
Good luck and come back often for doses of humor, venting, and all-around support!!!
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Age:35, DH-38, Married- 1 1/2 years. TTC entire time! 1st m/c Jan 2001 - unknown reason; 2nd m/c feb 2005 - chromosomal defects; got pg w/ clomid last time; waiting for new cycle and will do endometrial biopsy; fertility diagnosis- Low Morphology
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BabyBound
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Hi Kola, welcome the the boards. There's a tremendous amount of support here. I just completed my first iui w/clomid yesterday. I had three good size follicles on Monday, trigger shot on Tuesday and IUI on Wednesday. Now, I'm in my 2 week wait. Our infertitlity issue is mild sperm factor so my RE is very confident that IUI w/clomid is a good route for us. If after a few iui with not positive results, we will move on to injectible drugs and from there ivf, if necessary. I'm really optimistic that we won't have to go that route. Our insurance don't cover ivf, so we can't afford it. But as the saying goes...if there's a will, there's a way!!
Good luck with your first IUI.
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Me and DH are 35...married 2 yrs...TTC for 2 yrs...m/c in Dec 2003...DH has mild sperm factor...started clomid 100mg for 1st IUI...BFP 4/27/05...Taylor Denise was born 12/30/05
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tinkerbell
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hi trying in NH, my 2 IUI procedure were painful for me because the doctor said I have a very tiny cervix opening. I had spotting/bleeding after the procedure, which was normal because of the scarring. The pain is nothing like hsg though, and since you've had that, I'm sure you will breeze thru the IUI procedure 
Kola, welcome.. i've also been looking for a fertility buddy. it's been very difficult for me lately because i have 5 friends who got pregnant almost at the same time! Little chats with them have been difficult lately because all they talk about is their pregnancies (can't blame them bcoz I didn't tell them how difficult it is for me to conceive). The good news is that you are only 22, so there's plenty of time for you. But hey, just buzz and I'll (we will) all be here..
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I'm 32. DH is 36. TTC for 3 yrs. Had 3 clomid/IUI cycles with no success. Going for the next step, when suddenly got BFP (9/6/05). Due date 5/13/06
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