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As you may have thought

Most people have been wondering if James and I have been doing any thing with the doctors on trying to have a baby. Well we have. We have been trying for four months with no luck. This is why we were not going to tell people. I have been coming up with weird answers to peoples questions trying not to have to answer the question. Well there is what the doctors are doing and the side effects



What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?An IUI is a procedure in which sperm that has been washed and prepared is inserted using a catheter through the cervix and into the woman's uterus. This procedure allows the sperm to pass directly into the fallopian tubes where fertilization normally occurs.

Performed at the time of ovulation, IUI increases the likelihood of fertilization and pregnancy. It can take place with or without the aid of fertility medication. It is recommended for patients who have been diagnosed with:
* Abnormal or inhospitable cervical mucus
* Unexplained infertility
* Male factor infertility
During an IUI cycle, vaginal ultrasound and/or a urine ovulation detection kit are used to ensure that the procedure is conducted at the time of ovulation. Many IUI patients undergo ovarian stimulation by taking prescribed drugs such as clomiphene citrate or follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

While IUI is often recommended for patients who have been diagnosed with male factor, some couples need to consider the additional option of donor sperm.
Clomiphene Citrate or CC: (Clomid, Serophene) is a synthetic hormone that blocks the action of estrogen (classified as an antiestrogen) and induces the hypothalamus gland at the base of the brain into secreting more FSH and LH (collectively called gonadotropins). The result is increased follicle development. CC is primarily used for correction of ovulatory dysfunction and is administered orally.

Follicle Stimulating Hormone or FSH: (Bravelle, Follistim, Gonal-F) stimulates the ovaries to produce follicles. FSH, typically increases the number of eggs produced. FSH is injected under the skin, usually in the upper leg or abdomen.

Human Menopausal Gonadotropin or hMG: (Pergonal, Repronex) contains both luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones stimulate the ovaries to produce more follicles, thus increasing the number of eggs. HMG is injected under the skin. They are often used in conjunction with FSH.