Full bladder before IUI?

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I keep reading you should have a full Bladder before IUI... is this true? And if so, why?

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I've had one iui (successful with twins) and I was told to empty my bladder.

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I’ve found that when I’ve had a full bladder to procedure has been less uncomfortable.

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Yes true. It's easier to insert the catheter with a full bladder

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My nurse told me to have a comfortably full bladder

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I was instructed to empty mine

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I had a full bladder for my Embryo transfer and it worked so I don’t see why not for Iui.

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I’ve always had to empty my bladder before IUI.

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I’ve had three iuis and have never been told to have a full or empty bladder.

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I had 5 iuis and never had a full bladder. I think it’s doctor specific.

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