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Expert: Wendy Zwickl - 9/13/2005


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I had a HCG shot on Thursday of 10,000 units.  We did IUI on Friday afternoon.  Since Sunday I have had really bad cramps.  What could be causing this?  This is my second try with iui and Clomid of 100 and I didnt have cramps last time.

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Amy --

ANYTHING can cause those cramps from just normal stuff, to the extra hormones, to an implantation. This is not the time to stress over it though. Think positive happy thoughts and try not to be overwhelmed by every twitch and twinge. It is hard, believe me, I KNOW. But it really is better to relax and that helps the body do its job.

Good luck and let me know when you get the good news! :-)

Wendy

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Wendy Zwickl

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I can answer questions pertaining to infertility including how to administer the injections for IVF, common side effects one may experience, and what to expect during egg retrival. I can answer some questions on IUI and Clomid cycles. I have had unexplained infertility for 6 years and I have been through numerous Clomid cycles with and without IUI. I have been through a fresh IVF and a frozen ET. I have been through a full range of infertility testing at least once, and in many cases, numerous times. I have had to travel to do all this, and I have some helpful information for couples on how to accomplish treatment goals outside of your local area.

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I have dealt with almost all aspects of infertility for 6 years. I have had IVF, FET, IUI, and Clomid cycles. I have been pregnant once and have had one miscarrieage. I have had almost all of the standard infertility workup tests, as has my husband. I have done several injectible cycles, with both European and American medications and supplies. When problems arose during treatment, I have performed exhaustive searches on the web only to come up empty-handed. I eventually found what I needed and felt I should pass along whatever I could.

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