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IUI process without a found cause

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Saar24
Hi there,

I had an appointment today at the fertility clinic regarding our wish for a second child, which has now been going on for 2 years without any success. I did have two early miscarriages. My first daughter was conceived naturally without any issues. We’ve both been tested and nothing unusual was found. The doctor suggested starting with IUI combined with hormones (Clomid and something else). I have to say it all came as quite a shock. On one hand, I’m glad I don’t have to beg to be taken seriously, but on the other hand, it’s all happening so fast—I wasn’t expecting to start treatment right away. Also, the chance of pregnancy with IUI is only about 10%, which isn’t very high. I’m looking for experiences from people who are in or have gone through this process (and maybe also those where no cause was found?). What does the treatment involve? What experiences do you have with the medication? (A lot of side effects?) Thanks in advance for your responses.

Best, Saar

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  1. Ikke #2

    Hey Saar,

    We decided to go for a 3rd kid in 2019.
    We started treatments with Clomid right away, but it didn't yield results immediately.
    Then we finally got pregnant in May 2020, but it turned out to be a miscarriage.
    So we went back to the first round after the miscarriage with Clomid, but another miscarriage.
    The gynecologist said it might be better to go through fertility treatment.. Those words hit pretty hard.
    I know someone who works in that department and after talking to this person, we decided to make an appointment with the fertility specialist. Since we were getting pregnant but couldn't stay pregnant, he felt IVF etc. wasn't an option for us.
    He suggested IUI. Eventually we did start with that (PS I have a calcification in my uterine muscle and the gynecologist initially thought the miscarriages could be caused by this). First, we had a hysteroscopy done so the fertility specialist was sure this wouldn't cause any issues.
    Then December 2020, first IUI attempt. Not pregnant. Immediately went for the 2nd round and got pregnant!
    I had to go to the hospital about 10 times in the first round, they needed to get to know my cycle. Round 2 was much less!
    I think we got very lucky that round 2 went so smoothly. With these treatments (Menopur injections didn't stop the buildup of my uterine lining and Clomid did it extremely for me, and I think that's what made it go so smoothly.
    Just do it!

  2. GEMMA #3

    Wrong

  3. Saar24 started this #4

    Thanks for your response. I also think we should go for it, the desire is so big that I can't just put it aside! But is Menopur the same type as Clomid? I think I'm going to start with Clomid then...

  4. Ikke #5

    Saar24, it works the same way. It comes down to the same thing. Only with Clomid it would hold back the buildup of my uterine lining, so we had to hope that my follicle wouldn't rupture on its own.
    Menopur didn't affect me here at all, and my uterine lining grew along nicely. Because of this, I already had the insemination on day 12 in the second round, compared to Clomid where I only got the Pregnyl injection around day 18 to 20.

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