IUI
2nd IUI
On 8th August, we went to LPPKN again. This time, my doctor prescribed with with a lower dose of gonal – only 3 injections instead of 5.
Ultrasound to check the eggs was done on 15 August. And, to my disbelief, I already had 3 matured eggs.
You see, in the previous attempts, usually it took longer [...]
1st IUI Failed
On 30 July 2007, I had little brownish discharge. It was so little, so I thought it was implantation bleeding.
But what is implantation bleeding? This is what I got from one of the website.
Implantation bleeding occurs when an egg has been fertilized and implants into the lining of the uterus. Because the lining uterus is [...]
IUI Procedure
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure which involves placing sperm inside a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilization. This fertility treatment does not involve the manipulation of a woman’s eggs, and therefore is not considered an assisted reproductive technology (ART) procedure.
What is IUI?IUI is a fertility treatment that uses a catheter to place a number of [...]
IUI At LPPKN
It’s been two months since I last updated this blog. Been pre-occupied with work, I was forced to ignore my little mama’s diary for a while. Now, I’m back!
To recap, my attempt in June failed eventhough my ovary produced 6 matured eggs for fertilisation. And, I was very (very) sad.
So, we tried again in July [...]
6 Matured Eggs!
On 15 June 2007, I went to see Dr K for the ultrasound procedure. And, there were 4 big eggs in my ovary (3 in right, 1 in left).
But, the eggs did not mature yet so we need to come again on 18 June for ultrasound again. Dr K prescribed an additional dose of Gonal-F [...]
Gonal-F (Follitropin alfa)
I searched the internet to learn more about the injection prescribed by my doctor.
Follitropin alfa is a synthetic form of the naturally-occurring follicle stimulating hormone produced by genetically-engineered Chinese hamster ovary cells. Follicle stimulating hormone is involved in the production and release of eggs from the ovary. This medicine is used in the management of [...]
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