What is IUI (Intrauterine insemination) Treatment?
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a simple inexpensive infertility treatment that increases the probability of pregnancy by placing washed semen sample very close to the egg at the time of its release from the ovary. This is also coupled with ovarian stimulation by medicines to facilitate development of more than one egg and follicle monitoring to help in precisely determining the day IUI should be done for optimal outcome. This method is often recommended when natural conception isn’t successful, offering a higher chance of pregnancy while avoiding more complex IVF treatment in Delhi.
IUI treatment helps in
- Unexplained Infertility: When couples are having trouble conceiving, and no specific cause can be identified.
- Cervical Issues: IUI helps by directly placing sperm into the uterus, bypassing the cervix.
- Low Sperm Count: When the male partner has a lower than normal sperm count or decreased sperm motility, IUI can increase the chances of fertilization.
- Ovulation Problems: IUI is used when a woman is not ovulating regularly or consistently, to optimize the timing of sperm introduction.
- Endometriosis: In this the egg quality is affected and getting pregnant at the earliest is the key to stop disease progression. IUI treatment can enhance chances with medicines to improve egg quality.
- Mild Male Fertility Issues: For male infertility treatment when there are minor male fertility issues such as mild sperm morphology or antibodies.
- Unsuccessful Natural Attempts: For couples who have been trying to conceive naturally without success.
- Ejaculation Dysfunction: IUI can be used to place sperm directly in the uterus
Steps of IUI Procedure?
- Ovarian Stimulation: Staring from Day2/3 of the menstrual cycle, tablets or injections are given to the female partner for making follicle containg egg.
- Follicle monitoring and ovulation tracking
- Sperm Collection: On the day of egg release
- Preparing the semen sample for IUI
- Insemination in the uterus of the female
- Post Procedure: Medicines are given to support developing pregnancy
- Pregnancy Test: after 2 weeks
Do’s & Don’ts of IUI Treatment
Do’s:
- Consultation: Seek guidance from a fertility specialist.
- Health: Maintain a healthy lifestyle and weight
- Medication: Follow the prescribed fertility medications.
- Timing: Ensure IUI is done during your fertile window.
- Relaxation: Stay stress-free during the process.
- Stay positive and keep realistic expectations
Don’ts:
- Self-Medication: Avoid using over-the-counter fertility drugs.
- Skipping Appointments: Attend all scheduled appointments.
- Smoking and Alcohol: Reduce consumption
- Bedrest or limiting daily activity is not needed
- Stress: Avoid unnecessary stress and anxiety.
- Unverified Remedies: Don’t rely on unproven fertility treatments.
What is the IUI Treatment Cost
On average, the IUI treatment cost is ₹10,000 at Excel IVF with self sperms and ₹25,000 with donor sperms. However the cost of one self cycle of IUI can range from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000 depending upon the egg forming injections used, number of ultrasounds and consultations for follicle monitoring.
How to Prepare for IUI Treatment?
- Initial consultation
- Understand if you are a good candidate for IUI
- Know the realistic achievable success rate in your case
- Undertsand the procedure and likely visit schedule
- Adopt healthy lifestyle
- Curtail smoking and alcohol
- Get treated for any semen infection
- On the day of IUI
- Female partner:
- Avoid any fragrances, cosmetics
- Wear loose clothes
- Get a scan to see follicle rupture
- Relax
- Male partner:
- Avoid any fragrances, cosmetics
- Carefully collect the complete semen sample
- Dont stress
- Female partner:
- Post Procedure
- Carry on daily activities
- De stress
- Seek emotional support if needed
Success rate of IUI?
On an average, IUI treatment has the success rate of 10-20% in one menstrual cycle. The success rate may vary depending on the age of the female, factor of infertility, use of medication to form egg, semen quality and use of donor semen.
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