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A member asked:

1st iui today, had sex 4 hrs post. was this a bad idea? we thought the more sperm the better. took 50mg clomid (clomiphene) hcg trig, 3 folli, 26% post sperm wash

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No difference: Probbaly that soon does not make a difference. Usually every other day after IUI is fine. Would not have too much sex after iui.

Answered 1/15/2015

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