What should I expect from my IUI procedure

[kris71]

To all of you IUI'ers out there, I'm starting the process for IUI this cycle (expect my period on sunday). According to my dr, i will take clomid days 5-9 and then i'll have to do a shot and then take progesterone suppositories after the procedure. Those with experience, can you tell me what to expect? Is it painful? i heard that clomid could cause irritability which is scary to me given i'm usually irritable anyway during the 2ww.  Did anyone have side effects from the progesterone? did the procedure work for anyone on the first time? given my age (38) my dr said time isn't on my side so we'll only do this for 3 cycles and if no luck, we'll switch to shots for 3 cycles and if no luck, we'll go to IVF. we don't have infertility coverage so i'm hoping it won't come to that. Every time i just visit the RE, it's another $350!

[kris71]

thanks for the info. I get a lot of those symptoms already during my 2WW and i'm not on clomid yet! GREEAAAT. Will keep you posted.

[clog5]

hi i did two rounds of iui it similar to cervical smear test (pap smear), its painless, you may experience some menstrual like cramping for a few days after, now clomid, some people have symptoms some do not, symptoms could include

* hot flushes                  *   cramps
*mood swings                   * emotional
*nausea*
*night sweats    

we have now moved on to ivf sorry i havent taken progesterone yet, im due to after egg collection next week so cant help you with that
good luck with your cycle please let me know how you get on x

[Sammy_J]

I am also on my 3rd cycle of IUI. I am on shots- get stims for 11-13 days before the follies get ready. Now I;m at that stage, I'll get my trigger shot today and IUI tomorrow...Yeah, my ultrasounds are not too comfortable towards the end of the cycle when the follies are big as the ovaries don't like being prodded :) but otherwise the procedure is not bad. Just slightly uncomfortable, like an ob/gyn appointment.
I also get hyper sensitive with all this treatment, especially in the 2 week wait and then each time I got the negative I was down for a day or two but DH cheered me up.
Yesterday DH and I had a huge fight and I was crying and crying and blaming him for not spending time with me, he said its not you its the hormones making you do this, but I was so sensitive I didnt like that evem and snapped back no this is me I want more of your time... But then we made up before going to sleep - with me apologising of course, as after some time he got REALLY irritated so I had to say sorry and beg forgiveness but we both then forgave each other so this morning all is well. Thank God he is understanding and caring...
Good luck and baby dust to you, hope it works...

[Steph2123]

I’m currently on my third cycle of IUI.
I have PCOS, so I have to be monitored closely.  I’m in the Dr’s office every few days and give myself shots in the tummy for about two weeks.  For me, the internal ultrasounds aren’t the most comfy as my ovaries are the size of grapefruits.  It’s not painful, just really tender.  
As far as irritability goes, I’m definitely more sensitive.  But luckily, I have a hubby as I’m sure as do you, that is very understanding of everything my body is going through.

[kacey76]

I did the three rounds of IUI and we are doing IVF in February.  I didn't notice any side effects of Clomid.  The HCG shot wasn't bad at all (I even had to give it to myself).  The procedure itself was super quick, painless and easy ... no worse than a regular GYN visit.  Don't be worried at all !!!  Best of luck to you!  Hope it works out!!!