First IUI with DS - Did I waste my time?

HOLLYC1981 · 08-17-2008, 09:09 AM

Just had an IUI on Thursday using DS. Total male factor. Now I am wondering if I wasted my time.... I did a test run with clomid and I just hated it... so I decided to do it without against the advice of my doctor. Now I just read that my chances are only 6% and would have been higher if I had used clomid.

I'm also not feeling well and having cramping that started the evening after the procedure. Is this normal?

april&tom · 08-18-2008, 07:47 AM

Holly - mild cramping is normal. Clomid only helps if you have an ovulation problem. With IUI, you have same chance as a fertile couple trying on their own - upto 20%, based on age. Good luck!

April

Me- mild annovulation, genetic male factor. On dsIUI cycle#6, 1st time trying Clomid@100. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1e80da

Tbar · 08-18-2008, 03:03 PM

Holly,

I did 4 unmedicated dsiui cycles and got pregnant on my 4th one. Sadly, I miscarried at 7 weeks. I'm getting ready to start trying again, but changing clinics and I will continue to go unmedicated. Don't give up hope!

08-17-2008, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
HOLLYC1981 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3	First IUI with DS - Did I waste my time? Just had an IUI on Thursday using DS. Total male factor. Now I am wondering if I wasted my time.... I did a test run with clomid and I just hated it... so I decided to do it without against the advice of my doctor. Now I just read that my chances are only 6% and would have been higher if I had used clomid. I'm also not feeling well and having cramping that started the evening after the procedure. Is this normal?

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08-18-2008, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
april&tom 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 90	Holly - mild cramping is normal. Clomid only helps if you have an ovulation problem. With IUI, you have same chance as a fertile couple trying on their own - upto 20%, based on age. Good luck! April Me- mild annovulation, genetic male factor. On dsIUI cycle#6, 1st time trying Clomid@100. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/1e80da

08-18-2008, 03:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Tbar Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 50	Holly, I did 4 unmedicated dsiui cycles and got pregnant on my 4th one. Sadly, I miscarried at 7 weeks. I'm getting ready to start trying again, but changing clinics and I will continue to go unmedicated. Don't give up hope!