IUI Newbie here! Any info?

Question

Hi ladies! I'm new to the IUI process and my husband and hope to do our first round towards the end of this month. I've done a lot of research online and on here but would still really like to hear more about it. A little background info- we've been trying for 18 months. My hsg test was fine and so was his semen analysis (motility was a little low.) Just found out I have a luteal phase defect so I know that I will be put on progesterone during my TWW's. However, I ovulate on my own every month. I've seen some posts regarding medicine during the IUI process and ultrasounds. Is that something I will have to do too or is that if you're having trouble ovulating on your own? Just looking for some info for someone getting ready to go through all this for the first time. Thanks so much in advance :)

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I've done 5 IUI. Unfortunately all failed, but IUI does work for a lot of people. I ovulated on my own but was on Clomid or femara for all the IUI so that I would produce more than one egg, which increases the chance of an IUI. I also did a trigger shot, which times ovulation to 36hours, and helps the clinic time the IUI perfectly. Some people do OPKs and call to do IUI once positive. IUI was pretty stress free for me, but the TWW was harder and bfn were also harder. Hope all goes well for you!

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We will be doing our first IUI within the next couple weeks. Started Femara cd 3-8 and currently on cd5. I do have endometriosis so my chances are pretty low but we are determined to give it a try. Best of luck to you!

IUI Newbie here! Any info?

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