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1st IUI and looking for some insight!

Heather • Thu, Aug 17 • I am 35 years old TTC baby #2 with my husband. My son is 9 going on 10 from a previous relationship. We have been trying to conceive since september 2015 after 7 1/2 years of being on the paraguard. I have been diagnosed with unexplained infertility and h

I had my first IUI 5 days ago and I triggered with ovidrel 6 days ago. Can I still be experiencing side effects from the HCG as it is metabolized out of my body? Today I have experienced extreme hot flashes, major irritability/moodiness, and off and on mild cramping. I figured by now the side effects would be waning, not getting worse. what are other people's experiences? this 2ww is killing me!

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