According to the American Pregnancy Association, during an IUI, "a catheter is used to inject the processed sperm directly into the uterus. The IUI procedure is short and involves minimal discomfort." To which I say, buggers.
I am apparently one of the lucky few for whom IUI's hurt like hell. My uterus is curved, or some such shit. All I know is, it hurts like a mofo. I promise, I am no amateur when it comes to pain, and I can handle a lot. Luckily, the searing sensation during the IUI doesn't last long. But good god, while it's happening, it is freakin intense. Like someone is twisting my insides around a sharp needle, or branding "hCG" onto my uterus. Elvis lives!
Anyhoo, besides the wrenching cramps during the procedure, everything went swimmingly today. HAH HAH HAH!! Get it? You know, sperm! Hoo hoo! {wiping tears from eyes} Swimmingly! Hee hee! {composing myself} Now, nothing to do but wait.
OMG you made that sound so incredibly horrible. I am hurting now!!
I hope this will be your last IUI and the next bit of minimal discomfort you feel will be during the birth of your child.
Posted by: Monique | June 10, 2004 at 06:00 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Posted by: Danae | June 11, 2004 at 08:37 AM
ouch - now swim guys, swim
Posted by: eM | June 11, 2004 at 09:47 AM
Ouch! Well, maybe the doc was just carving out a nice place for the egg to implant...or not.
Hope that the "boys" find the golden egg!
Posted by: dish | June 11, 2004 at 11:34 AM
Oops, implant embryo, not egg
Posted by: dish | June 11, 2004 at 11:36 AM
good luck there!
my hsg had me on the roof- perhaps i should start to fear the IUI? hmmm....
Posted by: anotherjen | June 14, 2004 at 10:58 AM
Yeah, the HSG is a real treat isn't it? But don't fear the IUI, Jen. My experience is apparently anomolous, so bets are you'll be fine. I hear it's a breeze for most women.
Posted by: lobster girl | June 14, 2004 at 06:16 PM