18 days since IUI-- but not pregnant :(

computergirl Posted: May 10, 2005 07:25 AM

18 days since IUI-- but not pregnant :(

It's been 18 days since my IUI (my first time doing this, with Clomid) and still no AF. I went for blood tests yesterday and they were negative. The nurse I spoke to could not explain why I'm having such a long luteal phase! She said based on my progesterone levels, it will be a few more days before I get my period.

Has anyone ever had this experience? It's so weird. My only 'symptom' is sensitive sore nipples, which is weird because the rest of my breasts feel fine-- and it's usually the fleshy gland part that gets sore before AF.

I'm so frustrated!

lilmrs Posted: May 10, 2005 07:40 AM

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I just started doing some deep research on clomid since I will be starting it next month. I have read in quite a few places that a side effect of the medicine could be a longer than normal LP. I am not sure what yo ur normal LP is but I believe I read that it COULD increase your cycle by 3-5 days.
When I am at work later I will look and see if I can find one of the websites that I read that at.

ETA I am sorry your test was negative.

gertyrae Posted: May 10, 2005 10:02 AM

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By the way, my LP was 17/18 days while I was on Clomid. I just don't have anything to judge by since I normally don't ovulate or get my AF on my own.
I am sorry that the results were negative though....

MrsJ Posted: May 10, 2005 10:07 AM

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I'm sorry But I hope you get AF so you can try again...

CherylBooch Posted: May 10, 2005 10:08 AM

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FeliciaDA Posted: May 10, 2005 10:11 AM

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I am so sorry...

Diane Posted: May 10, 2005 12:04 PM

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have you taken any progesterone supplements.
I know if you do it can prolong your AF.

KarenK122 Posted: May 10, 2005 01:44 PM

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I use to get my AF about 20 days after IUI....my cycle was a bit longer on the Clomid.

computergirl Posted: May 10, 2005 03:36 PM

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I'm so touched by all the hugs and reassurance! I was feeling really down today, and somehow seeing all this support really made me feel better.

Thanks

redstar Posted: May 10, 2005 05:04 PM

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Exactly what Diane said, happened to me. Last month my LP was 21 days....and it's always 14....but I was on progesterone suppositories, after I got my BFN, I stopped the progesterone and Af came. Now I am 16 dpo still no AF , and on the progesterone once more. Not sure when I am going for bloodwork, since....I am going away this weekend, and I seriously can not be late or take another day off from work......and they only do bloodwork in the mornings. Ugg....it's so frustrating ......