If you have recently undergone IUI, you would have found all your doctors and relatives telling you that the two weeks after IUI is the most crucial period. That this is the period that determines your pregnancy.
Now that the two weeks (approximately 15 days) have passed, what’s next? What will happen after 15 days of IUI? What symptoms will you experience, and how can you determine your pregnancy results?
Don’t worry if you have all these questions swirling in your head, as this article intends to clear all your doubts regarding this issue. Get started and read till the end to learn more about this.
Symptoms Of IUI After 15 Days
Usually, you will start experiencing pregnancy symptoms about 2 weeks after the insemination procedure. Below are some of the most common symptoms that many women might experience after IUI.
Implantation bleeding
This bleeding might happen about one or two weeks after insemination. This is the result of the fertilized egg implanting into the uterine lining, damaging some blood vessels and causing bleeding.
However, this bleeding will be minimal and will reduce after some time. This bleeding will also appear light pink or brown in color, contrary to the bright red color of menstrual blood. So, don’t panic and stay calm when you witness the bleeding.
Abdominal cramps
You might also feel a bit of abdominal pain during this period. This is mainly a result of implantation, during which the embryo will burrow deep into the uterus, putting pressure on your abdomen and pelvic regions. This pain will also be mild and will disappear after a few days.
Tender and sore breasts
Having tender and sore breasts is mainly the doing of the sudden increase of hCG and progesterone hormones in your body. These hormones are essential to support pregnancy and can cause your breasts to be sensitive and easily prone to pain with a mild touch.
Nausea and vomiting
The high levels of progesterone in your body during pregnancy can slow down your digestion and make it harder for you to digest certain foods. This can cause nausea and vomiting.
Morning sickness is a regular symptom that most women experience during pregnancy. So you don’t need to worry too much about it. You can visit your doctor if the vomiting is too severe and unbearable.
Mood swings
Mood swings are another common symptom of pregnancy. This is also attributed to the hormonal imbalances that occur due to the sudden surge of hormones in your body.
Cravings for certain foods
During pregnancy, it is normal for you to crave certain foods and avoid certain foods. This is because pregnancy can alter your taste buds and make you crave certain foods that you did not like before.
This is normal and nothing to worry about. However, it is best to consult your fertility doctor before taking any foods on your own.
Positive And Negative Results
Now that 15 days have passed after your IUI procedure, it is time to take a pregnancy test and check if you are pregnant. You can either take a urine pregnancy test at home or visit your fertility doctor to take a blood pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy.
You can also take an ultrasound to confirm your pregnancy and know whether your baby is developing well.
Talk To Your Doctor
You will most probably start having pregnancy symptoms about 2 weeks after IUI. However, if you don’t experience them, don’t panic and get too worked up.
You can always consult your fertility doctor to understand what you can expect during this period. It is best to not come to conclusions on your own and get professional advice regarding such matters.
Conclusion
IUI is an exciting experience and something you will be looking forward to if you have fertility issues. However, sometimes things don’t go according to plan, and you might even have an IUI failure.
At those times, don’t lose hope and always be strong. Your doctor and all the staff in your chosen fertility hospital will stay with you throughout your IUI journey and help you get pregnant.
Yes, it is generally advised for women to wait for at least 2 weeks (approximately 15 days) before taking a pregnancy test. This ensures that they have a high chance of getting accurate results regarding their pregnancy.
The chances of implantation happening 15 days after IUI is very minimal. However, it is not impossible. A normal embryo implantation occurs about 6 to 12 days after ovulation.
Around 15 days after IUI, if your IUI was a success, you will start experiencing the following pregnancy symptoms.
- Implantation bleeding
- Abdominal and pelvic cramps
- Nausea and vomiting
- Tender breasts
- Mood swings
- Food cravings
