Intrauterine Insemination involves
the preparation of motile sperm by an andrologist, which is directly placed
inside the uterus using a very fine catheter. The sperm is deposited after the
release of an egg or eggs is determined, during a natural or stimulated cycle.
Conception can then follow naturally inside the body.
In case of a stimulated cycle,
called super ovulation, the size and number of follicles is measured using
ultrasonography. A Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) injection is given to
mature the eggs when the follicles reach a certain ideal size. IUI is performed
within 24 – 36 hours post the HCG injection.
IUI Fertility Treatment’s success
rate is up to 20% per cycle. It is recommended that at least 3 – 4 cycles of
treatment be attempted before opting for other options.
Who Needs IUI?
Male Infertility (Mild)
Failure to conceive after
ovulation induction treatment
Sexual dysfunction- Ejaculatory
disorder
Retrograde Ejaculation
Unexplained Infertility
Success Rate of IUI:
In the best of cases where good
sperm, egg and uterine quality has been ensured, the success rate may reach up
to 30% per attempt. At least 3 – 4 cycles of the treatment are recommended
before considering other options.
Process of IUI:
IUI can be offered for both,
natural or stimulated cycle.
In case of a natural cycle,
follicular monitoring starts from day 9 or 10 of periods till follicle
ruptures. IUI is done on the day of the follicle rupture.
In a stimulated cycle (super
ovulation), tablets or hormonal injections course is begun on the second day of
the menstruation cycle. The size and number of follicles are measured using
ultrasonography and the Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (HCG) injection is given
to mature the eggs upon reaching optimal size of the follicles. IUI is
performed 36 hours after the HCG injection.
Estimated Time Required and
When to Arrive:
One IUI cycle takes about 15 days
from the start of the period to sperm insemination. In this case, you need to
reach 2-3 days before the period starts.
Many patients may not be able to
spare so much time. Collecting medications in advance from us can reduce your
stay to 5 – 7 days around the time of IUI. In this case, you can reach on the
9th or 10th day of your period.
You can travel back the same day
after IUI, as travelling does not reduce the chance of a pregnancy.
It takes 15 days from the IUI date
to obtain the pregnancy test result.
Number of Visits:
IUI is a day care procedure, The
total number of visits vary from 2 to 5.
Husband needs to come on the day
of IUI to give the sperm sample.
Patients Who Are Not
Recommended For IUI
The following patients are not the
ideal candidates for the IUI treatment consultation.
Women with the severe fallopian
disease
Women with blocked fallopian tubes
Women with a chronic pelvic
infection
Women with severe endometriosis
