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When Should Pregnancy Be Attempted After HCG Injection And IUI?
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I have PCOD problem.I took Menogaun injection 150 mg from day 3 to 6 and again after follicle study on 13th day again 2 injections. On 16th day i had 18mm follicle in my left ovary.i took HCG on 17th day and IUI on 18th day. And was told to have intercourse on 19th and 20th day. today is my 19th day.I had intercourse yesterday. Will i have my egg still active should i have intercourse today?
Usually the follicle is mature to release healthy egg at 18 mm size. Inj. hCG was given to you when the follicle was 18 mm size. So it was well the timed.
The egg is released usually within 24 hours of hCG injection. Hence, immediately on the next day, very rightly IUI was performed. Now daily intercourse for two days after that is advised for additional coverage, in case the egg is released late.
After the ovulation life of an egg is 24 hours. So any intercourse after that may not be of use from fertility angle.
Continuation of ultrasonography for confirmation of ovulation might have been useful to decide how long daily or alternate days intercourse is to be continued. However, there is no harm in continuing daily intercourse even otherwise also.
I hope I have clarified your doubts. This information may be useful to you if needed (which I wish should not be required) for future cycles.
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When Should Pregnancy Be Attempted After HCG Injection And IUI?
Hallow dear, I have understood your concern. Usually the follicle is mature to release healthy egg at 18 mm size. Inj. hCG was given to you when the follicle was 18 mm size. So it was well the timed. The egg is released usually within 24 hours of hCG injection. Hence, immediately on the next day, very rightly IUI was performed. Now daily intercourse for two days after that is advised for additional coverage, in case the egg is released late. After the ovulation life of an egg is 24 hours. So any intercourse after that may not be of use from fertility angle. Continuation of ultrasonography for confirmation of ovulation might have been useful to decide how long daily or alternate days intercourse is to be continued. However, there is no harm in continuing daily intercourse even otherwise also. I hope I have clarified your doubts. This information may be useful to you if needed (which I wish should not be required) for future cycles.