Can someone tell me the IUI process?

What should I expect? Thanks

Re: Can someone tell me the IUI process?

The way my doctors office runs is that when I go in, they first have my look at the container with the sperm and verify the names are correct, then they have me sign off on the legal paperwork.
Next I lay on the table, throw my feet in the stirrups and get ready for the doctor.
When he comes in he inserts the speculum (the same cold metal device used when you get a pap), then they swab my cervix. Next the take the cathedar and get the sperm out of the vile. The catheter that is used is about as skinny as a piece of spaghetti but not as long. When it is first inserted you will feel it and you MAY experience a MILD cramp (not even as bad as an AF cramp) and then you are done.
The whole thing takes under 5 minutes.

Re: Can someone tell me the IUI process?

Okay first your dh, produces semen either at the office or at home. They wash it which takes my clinic about an hour. So we usually go get something to eat. Then, when it's time for the IUI they should tell you the sperm count and motility etc. You are in a u/s room...and they use a spectulum like they do for a pap smear, and insert a tiny catheter in your cervix. By the time I realize they put the spectulum in, the procedure is over and they are removing it. I believe it's literally 2-3minutes. You lay on the table for about 10 minutes after....and that's it. It's exactly like having a pap smear.

Re: Can someone tell me the IUI process?

Thanks, as I am reading your replies I'm saying to myself this sounds so familiar so I'm sure you have posted these responses before. Can you tell I'm still a little nervous? I wish they could do it and then tell you the next day if you're pregnant or not...wouldn't that be nice! Thanks again for replying.

Re: Can someone tell me the IUI process?

No need to worry, it is almost like getting a pap smear done. It is very quick.
Lots of luck