
IUI Treatment – Intra Uterine Insemination
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What Is IUI?
A type of artificial insemination, IUI is a popular procedure for treating infertility. In IUI, sperm that have been washed and concentrated are placed directly in your uterus. This is done when a woman’s ovary releases one or more eggs to be fertilized. The outcome expected is for the sperm to swim into the fallopian tube and fertilize a waiting egg, resulting in pregnancy.
Why would I need an IUI?
- Unexplained infertility: IUI is recommended by doctors as a first treatment for unexplained infertility along with ovulation-inducing medications.
- Endometriosis: When infertility is caused due to endometriosis, using medications to obtain a good-quality egg along with performing IUI is often the first treatment approach.
- Using donor sperm: When a donor sperm is being used for conception, IUI is commonly used. Frozen donor sperm specimens are obtained from certified labs and thawed before the IUI procedure.
- Infertility due to cervical issues: If the cervical mucus is too thick, it may impede the sperm’s journey. IUI bypasses the cervix, leading to a successful pregnancy.
- Infertility due to ovarian issues: IUI may also be performed for women who have infertility caused by problems with ovulation, including an absence of ovulation or a reduced number of eggs.
- Semen allergy: In rare cases, an allergy to proteins in semen can cause infertility. If the patient’s sensitivity is severe, IUI can be effective, since many of the proteins in semen are removed before the sperm is inserted.
- Male infertility: In cases of below-average sperm concentration, problems with motility, or sperm morphology, IUI can help overcome some of these problems.
How Can I Prepare for an IUI?
- Preparing the semen sample: The man will need to provide the doctor with a semen sample, or a donor sperm is chosen. A vial or frozen donor sperm is thawed and prepared in that case. Because no sperm elements in semen can cause reactions in the woman’s body that interfere with fertilization, the sample will be washed in a way that separates the highly active, normal sperm from lower quality sperm and other elements. The likelihood of achieving pregnancy increases by using a small, highly concentrated sample of healthy sperm.
- Monitoring for ovulation: IUI is all about the timing and hence, the doctor will need to monitor the woman for signs of impending ovulation. This is very critical. To do this, a woman might use an at-home urine ovulation predictor kit that detects when one’s body produces a surge or release of luteinizing hormone (LH). Otherwise, the doctor may opt for an imaging method that lets the doctor visualize your ovaries and egg growth. This can be done through a transvaginal ultrasound. The woman also may be given an injection of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) or medications to make one ovulate one or more eggs at the right time.
- Determining optimal timing: Most IUIs are done a day or two after detecting ovulation. The doctor will have a plan in place for the timing of your procedure and what to expect.
What Happens During An IUI?
- You will be asked to lie down on an examination table with your legs in stirrups.
- The doctor will then insert a speculum into the vagina.
- A vial is then attached containing a sample of healthy sperm to the end of a long, thin, flexible tube (catheter)
- The catheter is then inserted into the vagina, through the cervical opening and into the uterus
- The sperm sample is then pushed through the tube into the uterus
- The catheter will then remove the catheter, followed by the speculum

To Conclude
One must wait for about two weeks before testing themselves for pregnancy. Your doctor may instruct you to return about two weeks after your home kit results for a blood test, which is more sensitive in detecting pregnancy hormones after fertilization.
Cost Of An IUI
IUI isn’t as expensive as other fertility treatments. On an average, a single cycle of IUI treatment costs approximately INR 15,000 inclusive of all tests and medication. To know more about the cost of IUI treatment, you can contact Motherhood Fertility & IVF Centre by calling 08067238900 or book an appointment with us.
FAQs
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First step towards infertility is correct diagnosis and NOT treatment.

Blood Test
A fertility blood test is used to measure your hormone levels and is usually the first fertility test that your doctor will prescribe if you are finding it difficult to conceive and suspect that you may be infertile.

Semen Analysis
A semen analysis is often recommended when couples are having problems getting pregnant. The test will help a doctor determine if a man is infertile.

Free Counselling
Motherhood Psychological counselling is necessary for patients undergoing infertility treatments to ensure that their anxiety and stress levels are not aggravated.

Ultrasound
The primary use of imaging in infertility is to assist clinicians to diagnose the ethology of a couple’s infertility and to assist in the delivery of safe, effective treatments that will lead to a high probability of conception.

Ovulation Induction
Ovulation Induction involves taking medications to stimulate the development of female eggs in the ovaries.

IUI
Intra Uterine Insemination is a treatment used for treating infertility. It involves placing male sperms directly inside a women’s uterus to facilitate fertilisation.

ICSI/IVF
Vitro Fertilization is one of the Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) commonly referred to as IVF or Advance IVF.

PESA/TESA
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) is the best option for many couples struggling with infertility.

Endoscopic Fertility Surgeries
Uterine problems such as endometrial polyps, a uterine septum or intrauterine scar tissue can be treated with hysteroscopic surgery.

Egg & Sperm Donor Program
Most ART is done using the woman’s own eggs and her partner’s sperm. However, if there are severe problems with either the eggs or sperm,