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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
Fertility Medicine 21 years experience
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.
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Last updated Jan 15, 2015

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