Charlotte,
Hi! I answer your ques here so that the rest of the gals can share their tips too!
Yes, my 1 cycle of IUI is less than $500 (subsidised rate). I have referal from polyclinic. Private patient at NUH would be more, of course they can choose to see the same gynae.
So what CD are u now? IUI on Thu right? Must be your 1st time. Just stay relax and pray lor!
On the day of IUI, your HB is required to supply his semen for washing in the morning, at a specified time. Then, you will also be informed of your appointment time for IUI. You need to have a full bladder before.
Dr will do a scan to confirm ovu before iui. It's just like pap smear, may have a slight discomfort or cramp. If fast, within 15mins, it's done! But for my 1st time, Dr got difficulty finding my shy cervix, so it took a while and i went back following month to do a trial for 'route map' to locate my cervix position.
Some girls may lie down for 10-15mins after the procedure but i dony coz i have a weak bladder. Anyway, after IUI, the sperm dont leak out easily as it's inside the uterus. But gravity does help in a way. Go home and rest for the rest of the day and let nature takes its course. (Dr usually issue MC)
Dont know why your Dr never perform hsg, maybe he knows better.