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Hi All!  I am brand new to this website and have a question:  I am 27 years old and have been trying to conceive for 2 years.  I am on my 4th IUI Cycle (Will find out June 30th if it worked).  I have been on Clomid, Femara, Ovideral, and Menopur.  The doctor told me I have Unexplained Infertilty, which means both me and my husband are good, we just don't know when I ovulate.  So my question is, I am day 5 post IUI and have had like a burning/cramping going on in my right ovary on and off since the IUI.  I am also on Progesterone and Estradrel too.  Any idea what this is or is it normal?  I don't go back to the doctors until June 30th for the Pregnancy Test.  HELP!

[nickieb85]

I think that it could be from the fertility meds... I have PCOS and went through the ringer with the fertility meds and I felt terrible each month (8 months total with no baby)... It could be that you have a cyst and that is what is causing the burning feeling in your right side or it could be implantation. I have my fingers crossed for you girl! Welcome to the TTC club!

[WannaBMom678]

Unfortunatly I do not have Cysts or anything like that.  I just have Unexplained Infertility!  Did you ever get pregnant?  I will find out tomorrow if the IUI for the 4th time worked but I don't think it did.  I think I may give this a break for awhile b/c I hate being on medicine.  Anyone have any thoughts on that

[JoyRenee]

Ovarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs that can actually develop off of immature follicles. It is possible a cyst or cysts developed and one burst or is just aggravating you.

Good luck!

[JoyRenee]

Here is more information I have found:

What are ovarian cysts?
A cyst is a fluid-filled sac. They can form anywhere in the body. Ovarian cysts (sists) form in or on the ovaries. The most common type of ovarian cyst is a functional cyst.

Functional cysts often form during the menstrual cycle. The two types are:

Follicle cysts. These cysts form when the sac doesn't break open to release the egg. Then the sac keeps growing. This type of cyst most often goes away in 1 to 3 months.
Corpus luteum cysts. These cysts form if the sac doesn't dissolve. Instead, the sac seals off after the egg is released. Then fluid builds up inside. Most of these cysts go away after a few weeks. They can grow to almost 4 inches. They may bleed or twist the ovary and cause pain. They are rarely cancerous. Some drugs used to cause ovulation, such as Clomid® or Serophene®, can raise the risk of getting these cysts.
Other types of ovarian cysts are:

Endometriomas (EN-doh-MEE-tree-OH-muhs). These cysts form in women who have endometriosis (EN-doh-MEE-tree-OH-suhss). This problem occurs when tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. The tissue may attach to the ovary and form a growth. These cysts can be painful during sex and during your period.

Cystadenomas (siss-tahd-uh-NOH-muhs). These cysts form from cells on the outer surface of the ovary. They are often filled with a watery fluid or thick, sticky gel. They can become large and cause pain.

Dermoid (DUR-moid) cysts. These cysts contain many types of cells. They may be filled with hair, teeth, and other tissues that become part of the cyst. They can become large and cause pain.

Polycystic (pol-ee-SISS-tik) ovaries. These cysts are caused when eggs mature within the sacs but are not released. The cycle then repeats. The sacs continue to grow and many cysts form. For more information about polycystic ovaries, refer to our FAQ about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.