Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
With infertility problems rising day by day, couples are finding it tough to become pregnant normally without any medical assistance. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a simple artificial insemination procedure to treat infertility. Compared to IVF, this is a simpler version and pocket friendly as well. Couples finding it tough to get pregnant, are often suggested IUI.
Table of content:
1. What is IUI? 2. When is IUI suggested? 3. How to prepare for the procedure? 4. Procedure 5. During the procedure 6. After the procedure 7. Results of IUI 8. Risks of the procedure
What is IUI?
IUI is an artificial insemination process that is used to treat infertility. Semen is collected and sterilized. Then it is inserted into the uterus of the female using a thin catheter. IUI is done when the woman is ovulating.
When is IUI suggested?
When a couple finds it difficult to get pregnant, the doctor usually suggests Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) before going for more invasive procedures like IVF. This is a simple procedure that can be opted for repeatedly before one gets pregnant or opts for some other procedure. Cycles of IUI can be suggested to treat the below-mentioned infertilities: • If a couple using donor sperm • Unreceptive cervical mucus • Sex becomes impossible due to sexual pain • Fertility drugs could not help in getting pregnant • Male infertility • Unexplained infertility • Semen allergy • Endometriosis
Procedure
The procedure includes a few steps which are as follows: • Collecting semen sample: semen is collected from the partner or a donor, or frozen sperm is thawed. The semen is then sterilized. The low-quality sperms are discarded and only the good healthy ones are taken insemination. • Monitoring of ovulation: this procedure has to be done only when the female partner is ovulating. Otherwise, the sperms would not get implanted and the lady will have a normal menstrual cycle.
During the procedure
The female would be asked to lie on an examination table, with her legs put into stirrups. A speculum would be inserted into the vagina to open the cervix. A vial of the sterilized sperm is attached to a thin long tube called a catheter. The tube is inserted into the vagina through the cervical opening. The sperm is pushed into the uterus. Finally, the tube and the speculum are removed.
After the procedure
After the procedure is complete, the doctor would advise the woman to lie down for a while. After that one can get dressed and go back to her normal life. Although after a couple of days one might notice a light spotting.
Results of IUI
Doctors ask to wait for at least 2 weeks before doing a home pregnancy test. If one tests too early, the result might be misleading, for example,
False-negative: if the pregnancy hormones are not yet at detectable levels, the result might show a false negative False-positive: if one is taking ovulation-inducing medicines like HCG, then it can give a false-positive result due to the hormones circulating in one’s body. Even if one gets a positive result in a home pregnancy test, the doctor might prescribe a blood test that is more accurate than a home pregnancy test and gives the perfect result.
Risks of IUI
In spite of being a simple procedure, IUI comes with a few risk factors, which are as follows: • Infection • Spotting • Multiple pregnancies
Ramkrishna IVF clinic
Here at Ramkrishna IVF clinic, we have a team of expert doctors who are always ready to guide you with the procedures suitable best for your situation. Here we believe that infertility has become an extinct issue. Now almost every woman can conceive. So, if you are facing infertility issues wait no more, come down to our clinic and get customized solutions. Ramkrishna IVF centre is a first-class medical facility whose ultimate purpose is to provide comprehensive solutions to the problem of infertility.
It’s not a very difficult choice to make while deciding whether to go for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) or IVF. The former one is simpler and easy on the pocket as well. Before going for something very invasive and expensive it is wiser to opt for a simpler method to get pregnant. The chances of getting pregnant with this procedure are no doubt lesser than IVF. But it’s worth giving a shot.






