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xox
20 yrs ago
Just had my first IUI with continous injections to stimulate folicles. Don't know what to expect over the next 2 weeks. Still feel very uncomfortable due to tenderness in my ovaries. Don't want to get my hopes up to high. Has anyone here had much success with IUI?
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tillu
20 yrs ago
Hi XOX
I hope and pray that it works for you. I did two failed IUI with injectible few months back and will go for another one next month. I know lot of freind who get pregnt with first IUI just be relaxed and don't stress yourself
God lock & lots of baby dust to you
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xox
20 yrs ago
Thanks so much Tillu. Good luck to you too. I remember reading that your husband had low motility and took Proxeed. Does it also work for low morphology of the sperm? Did you need a prescription for that one!
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tillu
20 yrs ago
Proxeed was prescribed by the Dr. and its heps to improve the motality but doesn't know how it effects morphology.
Good luck
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Hi,
My friend had IUI 7 times!!! the husband doesn't like IVF due to religious belief, so she has no choice but to do IUI over and over. Finally she got luck on the 7th times with twin boys, though she changed doctor on that.
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xox
20 yrs ago
What can men do to improve sperm morphology???
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xox
20 yrs ago
I had a terrible time with my previous doctor because the secretaries mucked us about on so many occassions. So, we decided to change to Dr Ho. We've been very pleased with the service and general attitude overall.
Candy... who's your current doctor?
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tillu
20 yrs ago
I also had very bitter experience with the admn staff with my previous Dr with whom I spend almost HKD 45,000.00 in three months. I also changed to Dr. Ho
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xox
20 yrs ago
Tillu.... are you talking about Dr So's admin staff?
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tillu
20 yrs ago
No I were with Dr Doo. Dr Doo is a good dr but was not happy with his admn staff
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I'm also going for my first IUI next week and also don't know what to expect. Does the process itself painful in any way? I hope everything goes well and good luck to everyone going thru the same thing.
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xox
20 yrs ago
Narnia, the procedure itself is not painful. It's just like a pap smear. There is quite a bit of discomfort and nausea during the injections prior to the insemination. I didn't like the feeling at all, but it's all worth it if it works. Good luck!
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No, what's the dye test? I'm on Clomid and seem to be reacting to it quite well. Will be going in for the injection on Wed. Oh, I also had the flu shot today so hope I don't react badly to that!
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xox
20 yrs ago
yes.... definitely go through all the tests before IUI! IUI would be successful if tubes are blocked.
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What is IUI? Can anyone explain to me?
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intra-uterine-insemination
http://www.fertilityplus.org/faq/iui.html
cheers
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xox
20 yrs ago
Narnia.... sorry I meant to say that IUI probably would not be successful if tubes are blocked.
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So I went and got the IUI done...pretty straight forward procedure. Now the wait.... Going to Bangkok for a hens night this weekend so have to keep away from all the 'bad' food and 'drinks'
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Narnia, rest up as much as you can. You want to give the embryo a nice chance to implant... First time I went to a rock concert 10 days DPO and jumped up and down, did dozens of sit ups, and then had the car impact, not sure which of these did it, but this third time I was was told by my TCM to be ever so careful with respect up and down violent movement and pressure on my abdomen. I'm sure in most other women it would be OK, but when you go through so much trouble why take the risk... Good Luck!!!
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katyw
19 yrs ago
Hi xox, Wishing you all the best of luck!
We conceived our first child on our 4th attempt of IUI. Then our 2nd naturally :):)
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xox
19 yrs ago
That's great news Katyw! Only a few more days to wait until I find out if it's been successful. It seems like it's been a lifetime!
Good luck to you Nanrnia.
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Yes, I've only got a few days to find out the news. Deep down, I'm wishing so hard for good news but then I don't want to get my hopes up too high coz after all this is only my first attempt. And you're right, it does seem like a lifetime. Good luck to you too, xox.
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LJC
19 yrs ago
Hi, I had 3 IUIs before but still not successful. I'm now thinking of changing doctors. I read a lot of good things about Dr HO but a bit confused as to which 'Ho' are referring to? Do you mean Dr Phillip Ho or Dr Clement Ho? Can you give me his address too? Just the bldg name will do. Also, I got all these referral name just from the web. Anyone had successful experience with them?
My doctor didn't put me on clomid since I ovulate normally. I'm actually not against but just wondering if most people are put on clomid to increase the chance for IUIs?
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Hi Simplythebest,
I have been out of the loop for a long time, and came back to this site to find out you are indeed pregnant!!! Congratulations. I am now doing my 3rd IUI.
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I think the reason for Clomid, even for women who are ovulating regularly, is to encourage production of a second (and possibly third) egg, which just increases your chances.
With Clomid and 2 IUI's (usually at ~22 hours and then at 41 hours after the egg release injection) the odds of pregnancy may be as much as 2-3 times what your normal odds are.
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xox
19 yrs ago
Well my 1st attempt at IUI unfortunately failed. Got my periods, so feeling kind of down about things. Oh well... will try again this month.
LJC : I'm with Dr Phillip Ho too. I think he's very good and very effiecient.
Congratulations Simplythebest! Your news gives me some hope for me.
Hey MM : Who's your doc? Best of luck to you.
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xox
19 yrs ago
Thanks for your kind words Camdy.
All the best to you too and hope it goes well for you too.
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Hi xox, I am sorry to hear that it didn't happen this time. Are you trying this cycle as well??? I know, this trying again is hard, but once you try again, and on another cycle, you will feel much better. Try and do something fun, if you could. I'm with Dr. Phillip Ho, too.
Simplythebest, I am glad you got my message. I find hope in you that you had the third time luck, and thanks for thinking about me. I have a question for you...I am on GonalF for every cycle, but you have been put on clomid. Is it the one you put into your nose? Or Injectibles? Do you know what makes Dr decide to put someone on clomid and another GonalF. Mine is unexplained, too, other than I am in late thirties....
And congrats to everyone who's preggy. Keep us posted and give us information! For all who are trying, lots of baby dust to you. (sorry, since I have been away for a while, haven't remembered all the names...)
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xox, its too bad it didnt happen this time; waiting around for the results is bad enough. I pray that you have success the next time around. Good luck!
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xox Sorry for your disappointment it's hard i've been there myself. I always say to women on this thread to hang in there for a few cycles as it does sometimes take a cycle or two to find the right balance of drugs for you. It's not an exact science every women is different and the balance is so important as it is what creates good quality eggs. It took me quite a few cycles to get pregnant but i know of others where it only took a couple. Try to stay positive relaxed and stress free as theres are also big factors. All the best.
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LJC
19 yrs ago
Simplythebest/XOX, thanks for the info. My doctor did give me injectibles every other day the week before IUI was done(usu in my lower tummy). My lining is kind of thin, barely pass the 8mm threshold so that's probably why my docotor didn't put me on clomid. I'm gonna have my 4th times sometime this week. Crossing my fingers.
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xox
19 yrs ago
Good luck LJC and MM... hope it all goes well for you too.
Dr Ho seems to really knows what he's doing. I hope that it works this time.
I'm on injectibles called Puregon again.
Thank you for your encouraging words everyone.
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Hi XOX
Sorry for you news, be positive next month will be your turn to give us a good news
Good Luck
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xox
19 yrs ago
Thanks Tillu.
Yes, I thinkg it's so important to stay positive.
Good luck to everyone ttc!
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Just found out today that my first IUI also ended up being negative with the blood test....
better luck next month. Sticking with Clomid and metformin next month but without all the monitoring coz doc will be out of town. Hopefully the joys of Christmas and holidays will take away the work stress coz that's what I'm blaming it on. Actually, I'm going to give Troy Sing a try...shouldn't do any harm, should it? Gotta keep a positive mindset. Thanks for all the support and encouragement here...actually, apart from my husband, I haven't told any one of my friends about what I'm going through so these forums are a real Godsend.
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Narnia m'dear I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope your next cycle is successful. Yeah, christmas should be a great time. Amazing that its come around so fast!
Take carexx
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Narnia, that is disappointing sorry to hear that. It sounds like you have a great positive attitude and i believe that helps. Lots of women on this forum use Troy Sing never did but as you said it can't hurt (maybe only finacialy!)
I was like you and never told my friends what i was going thru until i eventually fell pregnant. And i agree with you this forum is great and was a great comfort to me. All the best for next month may all your Christmas wishes come true!
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Hi Narnia, Sorry for your disappointment. Your positive attitude matters a lot. I also tried Troy for three months, It didn't work for me but improved lot of things like body tempt, PMS etc.
Good Luck
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xox
19 yrs ago
Hi Narnia,
I really know what you're going through.
MM was right... you'll start to feel better as soon as you begin trying again in your next cycle. I feel better about things again.
Stay positive and keep trying... it's only a matter of time.
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Thanks so much everyone for the comforting messages...feels like you've all given me this big invisible hug. xox, I think you and I are in the same boat at the moment, so we'll have to hang in there and you're right, it is only a matter of time. Candy, I'm seeing Christine Choy and I think she's doing the right thing for me.
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Hi Narnia,
Hang in there...we are all in the same boat. And there are people who have graduated from our boat after trying so hard and still come back to encourage us like Perthesis and Simplythebest. I am a bit down today, so came to visit this site, and I really think we should really encourage each other to help ourselves stay positive. Baby dust to you!
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Narnia, I was also with Dr Choy, i loved her (have since moved to S'pore or else i wld still be with her)She worked so hard with us and her excitement showed when we got pregnant. She is a great Dr and i have so much respect for her. Your definalty in good hands in my opinion.
MM i will speak to you via emial.
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Hi Candy,
Sorry to hear that...is this your first cycle? It took me a couple of days to get over it. A lot of people say that it may take a few cycles for the body to adjust. Well put it all behind you and just hope that the next cycle brings good news. Stay positive!
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xox
19 yrs ago
Hi there Candy, MM & Narnia, looks like were all going through it. It took me as few days to get over the huge disappointment last month. I'm going to have my IUI tomorrow for the second time. Wish me luck! I'm kind of excited, but really don't want to get my hopes up high again. I'm also feeling so guilty for taking another day off work (which doesn't help). We must all try to stay positive. This website has been a real life saver for me, as I haven't told anybody what I'm going through. It's created a very good support network. Best of luck to everyone trying. xx
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Good luck and prayers to all of you trying!
xxx
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xox, Candy, and Narnia hang in there guys just keep going just another day. It's not always easy and it can be discouraging but just try to get thru each day. I went thru it for a year and am now 27.5 weeks pregnant and there were times when we wanted to give up the emitonal and finacial burden getting to us but we didn't and we were rewarded. I wish you all the best.
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Hi Candy,
Definetely IVF percentage of success is higher, maybe by 20%. Anyone knows the percentage of IUI versus IVF? IUI is 10%, and IVF is 30%, correct me if i'm wrong, can't remember the exact percentage now.
Hurt? no, we can manage it, physical pain is nothing, we are strong. The hurt is when you failed, emotional part of it is the difficult part. IUI's failure is non comparable compared when you failed in IVF. It's like the end of the road. It takes more time to recover than a failed IUI. Don't let me discourage you, i would say, go for IVF if you have the money, it's worth giving it a try. After 1 or 2 IUI without luck, move to IVF.
Good luck to all of us.
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It really does depend but when i did IVF it was a 55% chance and i belive IUI is 15%. No IVF didn't hurt but i threw up afterwards.I'm sorry to say I didn't get pregnant thru IVF and yes it was VERY expensive and we als had to leave a very large cash deposit. Hope this helps
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How much is IVF? roughly?
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Yes, I totally agree with xox that this is a great support network. Good luck xox for tomorrow, I really hope it goes well this cycle. It's funny how we don't tell our closest friends but so openly share everything here...though I suppose if I had a friend who was going through the same thing as I was, I probably wouldn't mind saying something.
I haven't considered IVF, I think I'll give IUI a few more shots before moving on.
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Hi MM, i think it's roughly 70k.
Hi Narnia, yes, try IUI for maximum 3 times, then switch to IVF as last resort only.
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mleaf
19 yrs ago
Hi xox, sorry for your disappointment. I, too, just got my period yesterday, 3rd attempt at IUI. I know it sucks, big time. We're not giving up, so don't you.
Congrats Perthites and to the others who are currently pregnant. Which method was successful for you, Perthites? I forget, which Dr. are you with?
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Sorry mleaf glad your so positive it's easy to get discouraged. Thanks for your well wishes. I was with Dr Choy and the only reason i'm not seeing her any more is b/c we moved to S'pore. Got pregnant once on IUI but lost the bubs at 9wks due to chromo problem and after that had a d&c then waited a month or so for my cycle to return, went on a two week holiday, tried naturally for two months and on the third fell pregnant. By this stage we had little funds so just asked Dr Choy to monitor me so i had a blood test on day 2 then went in for some scans another blood test on day 12or 13 and when those results came in Dr Choy rang and siad i was surging so off we went. We did morning and night for 4 days and i was still on metformin for my PCO the entire time. I belive there were drugs/horms stil in my system plus the d&c cleaned me out and gave me a fresh plate and the holiday probably helped. The metformin was a major factor i believe. I'm glad we did the monitoring though just took the guess work out of everything. Right form the beginning though Dr Choy said we'd try 5 cycles of IUI before looking at IVF.
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Today, I have my periods, my third IUI failed, I am so frustrated and tired of this whole process of ttc, IUI, fertility treatment and having periods every month. Today I promised myself no more visits to doctors and will adopt a baby.
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Oh Tillu, I'm so very sorry to hear that. I hope its a relief for you that you have decided to move on, it cant have been an easy one. I know many people who have adopted and simply adore their adoptive kids, they are so happy. I wish you all the best!
xxx
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Hi Tillu, sorry to hear that too. I know how frustrating it is, been there. I did 2 IVFs after my failed 3 IUIs but still nothing happened except more pain and heartache. I'm not loosing hope yet, still trying but not into western doctors anymore. Are you the one who is with Troy? Did you do that together with your IUI? I suggest you stop everything for a month or two to relax and go for a vacation. Forget about the whole thing. And yes, adoption is an option. Take care.
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xox
19 yrs ago
Hi Tillu, I know how you're feeling. I got my blood test results a few days ago and my period came today. It was my second IUI attempt. It is so disappointing. Try to do something nice for yourself to get your mind off it. I think I'll try again this month. I guess it's just the luck of the draw! Hang in there!
Good luck with whatever you decide.
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Hi Honeypie, mine is unexplained infertility, we both are healthy and perfect. Actually ,its my husband desire as well as dream to adopt one child, so we will adop one baby anyway. May be I will think to go for IVF, can you please tell me what's your problem, do you know any reason for failed IVF (only if you want to tell). I have lots of questions regarding IVF but will ask later. I am going to be 33 yers in feb. do you think I am too old for baby.
Thanks you all FTM, honey, xox and good luck to you both honey & xox
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Hello tillu,
Unexplained too. My IVF's egg and sperm quality are all grade 1, the best, so we were thinking that it will be a success. Reason why it failed? oh, the doctor doesn't know, not even with your failed IUI, right? They will usually just tell you to try and try again, maybe for your case, the doc will tell you to try IVF now.
You're still young. Still have lots of time, i'm older so time is ticking fast.
Hey, you didn't answer me if you were the one who goes to Troy.
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Sorry missed it, yes i did three months with Troy and stoped in september.
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Tillu i know what a struggle this has all been for you to the point where you had to stop using the forum. I'm glad you feel you could share your experiences again and get the support from others. I am so very sorry your IUI failed again and taking a break while you go thru the adoption process might just be the break you need and you could just fall pregnant naturally. Although my first pregnancy failed at 9weeks it took us 5 IUI's to get there. You are still young and definatly not to old to have children i know of 40 year olds going thru IVF so don't worry about your age. I hope things work out for you and you are in my thoughts.
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Thanks Perthites, you are always there for me and do feel motivatd after these talks. I were not stoped using the forum I am there but in last few months there was nothing new to write or discuss. Thanks a lot. I hope both of you must be enjoying your pregnancy time
Good Luck
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tillu
19 yrs ago
Hi Lena NL
Thanks for words. Actually We thought about IVF. but my husband is bit concern about me if it didn't work, because all this TTC thing made my life hell, I am suffering from very high BP and lots of stress. I am trying to convince him, if IVF will not work, I will take it positively.
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Hi,
I've been busy with my new job and visitors, so sorry for not keeping up with everyone's news. My heart goes to girls who had sad incidents and to all who are TTC. May good luck come to you all in the new year to come. Happy holiday!
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HI Tillu,
What do you mean of TTC ?
Is anyone of friends taking Yasmin, Metformin, & Folic Acid ? Then, Clomid to induce ovulation ?
Previous 1 - 3 cycles with 1 tabs daily for 1 week to 3 tabs daily for 1 week
NOW, taking 4 tabs daily for 1 week to induce ovulations (while taking clomid + Metformin)
Anyone having the same situation like me ?
IF this 4 tabs does not innduce ovulations by day 11, i needs an SO-IUI....anyone known of
SIngapore DR cheng (TFC thomson) ? Is he good ? except the charges is so expensive.
Poseidon
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