IUI 24 hrs after trigger vs 36 hrs after

gingy
gingy Posts: 65
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For those of you who have had success and used the trigger shot, did you have your IUI 24 hrs. after or 36 hrs. after?
I've had 3 unsuccessful IUI's and my doctor always does the follie check and trigger exactly 24 hrs. before the IUI. I asked about doing it 36 hrs. later and they told me that studies show it doesn't make any difference in pregnancy rates but I'm not sure I believe them. They said they only do the 36 hr. protocol for IVF patients.
Thanks for any input!

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  • badovinatzn
    badovinatzn Posts: 38
    Well I had my trigger Shot 36hrs before my IUI and now im 12weeks pregnant with Twins on my 2nd try.
  • tateman
    tateman Posts: 122
    gingy, My doctor always had me do trigger and then inseminate exactly 36 hours later also. It took six tries but I am currently 28 weeks pregnant with one baby. Best of luck to you. You will get the results you want, it may just take a few tries. Michelle
  • shelleykry
    shelleykry Posts: 50
    My Dr told me 36 hours after trigger. I'm on my 3rd try - in the 2ww..but this time i'm doing acupuncture and progesterone suppositories...
  • KarenR
    KarenR Posts: 105
    I was puzzled by that too. My dr. has me do the shot 24 hours before the first IUI. (I do two in a row) I felt like 24 hours was too soon, but my DR knows more than I do!!
  • nriley
    nriley Posts: 123
    I've had this question as well. My IUIs have been 24-28 hours after the trigger. I feel like it is too soon as well but it seems the doctor would know best. What do the progesterone suppositories do?
  • shelleykry
    shelleykry Posts: 50
    I guess there is new research just out that supports prog suppositories - our dr office is having lots of women use it and it's been very successful. It helps strengthen your lining to support a pregnancy... as does acupuncture. So..i'm doing both this time...
  • Tawnyae
    Tawnyae Posts: 10
    I had a midcycle ultrasound at about cycle day 11 and then the doctor told me when to have the trigger shot between 8-10pm. Then the IUI was performed approximately 36 hours later. I was successful on my second round. In my case I was stressed and pushed out my natural ovulation so the trigger shot helped, I didn't use any fertility drugs.

    I am happy to provide any information based on my experience.

    It is alot of information to digest. Good luck

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