What is IUI Treatment?
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) treatment is a simple procedure that involves collecting sperms from the male partner, processing the semen sample after liquefication to select the best sperms, and placing the sperms inside the uterus of the female partner.
IUI is a simple form of fertility treatment that helps a higher number of better quality sperm reach the womb, which will increase the chances of fertilization.
When is IUI used?
IUI is recommended for couples trying to conceive for at least one year with no success. IUI is recommended in the following cases
- Unexplained infertility
- Mild Decreased sperm motility
- Mild endometriosis
- Mild Low sperm count
- Requirement of donor sperm
- Ejaculation and Erection dysfunction
Step by Step IUI procedure:
Pre-Testing for IUI – Before going for an IUI Treatment, A fertility doctor will usually conduct some important pre-testing before recommending IUI to a couple. Ultrasound & Blood Monitoring: ultrasounds recommended every other day during mid-cycle. This helps the doctors track the number of eggs and their development.
- Gentle stimulation of ovaries for eggs
- Monitoring eggs follicle size by USG
- Triggering the release of the egg
- Checking for release of the egg.
- Preparing the semen to use a better quality sperm.
- Instilling the prepared semen into the uterus at the anticipated time of egg release
Is IUI treatment painful?
IUI is not a painful procedure. As when the IUI doctor inserts the thin tube through your cervix into your uterus then there are chances that you might feel some discomfort or mild cramping but only for some time.
Which infertility treatment is better – IUI or IVF?
IUI and IVF is just a different type of treatment procedure used for achieving pregnancy so that you can conceive. It totally depends on the health condition of a patient which treatment suits him/her better. And as compared to IUI, IVF is a very successful infertility treatment but as compared to cost IUI is very affordable.
If you are facing an infertility problem due to which you can’t able to conceive and give birth to your own baby naturally, then you can take medical assistance. If you are seeking the best IUI treatment specialist in Sikar, Rajasthan, then you can contact Arihant IVF & Fertility Care Center, Sikar. We have the best team of certified gynecologists and medical staff members.
