The first month, we have gone through more evasive screening and hormonal testing. I was put on weight reduction drugs and hormonal pills. And the first procedure. I underwent hysterosonogram to check if my tubes are blocked. It was a painful experience for me. But I got my prize, my fallopian tubes are okay.
The second month, I was excited as we were told that we’ll try Intrauterine Insemination for the first time. There were a number of drugs prescribed for the preparation. The D-day came. Sperm collection and washing. When sperm is ready, speculum is placed and sperm is placed in the cervix through a catheter. Legs up for half an hour then you’re good to go. Similar to hysterosonogram, I was actually relieved that it wasn’t as painful. But the catch is, this IUI is not only the first time, but the second time as well. We had to do double. After the procedure, progesterone gel needs to be administered until the scheduled period.
The third month, my period came and we had to go through IUI again. Admittedly, it was quite stressful and draining, to the budget as well. This time, it wasn’t a double IUI. I prayed harder this time and kept my hopes up. But it wasn’t successful as well.
The fourth month, we took a break from IUI and I underwent a laparoscopic removal of an endometrial polyp. A mass in the inner lining of the uterus detected through the ultrasound. Ironically, after a few weeks, an endometrial polyp was found once again on the ultrasound.
The fifth month was the last straw. With fingers crossed, we repeated the IUI again.
You could have guessed right, after a hysterosonogram, an operation and four sessions of IUI’s, it wasn’t successful. We decided to take a break. Aggressive as the fertility work up was, physically and emotionally, it was exhausting. We thought we should just save for next step, which is IVF.
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