IUI

The advancements in modern medicine have given young and old couples the chance to have children of their own. While there are many options available for couples who are looking to improve their fertility chances, one treatment method that has grown in popularity over the last few years is IUI.

What is it?

IUI stands for Intrauterine insemination. It is a fertility procedure which involves the placement of sperm inside a woman’s uterus to facilitate the fertilization and development of a fetus. IUI hopes to increase the sperm number that reaches the fallopian tubes so that there’s a higher chance of fertilization. While this process provides the sperm with a head start, it still requires it to reach the egg on its own. Many people often misunderstand this key point if you have any more questions about how the process works than we highly recommend that you contact the team at Neelkanth Hospital.

About Neelkanth Hospital

Neelkanth Hospital is one of the most efficient fertility centers in India. We take pride in our services and look forward to helping you! We make sure to keep an eye on all our patients and our newborns, offering the best possible service available. We have the best staff in the industry. Our nursing staff is present 24/7 to ensure that you and your newborn receive the best treatment possible. Not everyone can afford fertility treatment, and we recognize that. Therefore, we’ve got several options available for our prospective patients to ensure that everyone has a chance at treatment. With over thirty years of experience in the field, you can trust us with your pregnancy for sure! As a leader in IVF, you can trust us to help you with IUI treatment as well. So, what are you waiting?

When is IUI Used?

IUI is most commonly used when the sperm count is low, or there’s a decrease in the mobility of the sperm. However, many doctors may also choose this procedure as a treatment for any of the accompanying conditions such as:
1. Unexplainable infertility
2. Severe cervical conditions such as cervical mucus issues
3. Cervical scar tissue from past methods which may have ruined the sperms' ability to enter the uterus
4. Ejaculation dysfunction
IUI is not recommended for women who have:
1. Severe fallopian tubes related diseases
2. A history of pelvic pains and infections
3. Moderate to severe endometriosis

How does it work?

Prior to intrauterine insemination, ovulation-stimulating drugs might be given to the patient. This depends on both the age and other medical factors and will be determined by your doctor. In the case of ovulation-inducing medications, we will be monitoring you carefully as we continue to observe when the eggs are maturing. The IUI procedure will be performed once this examination has been done. Obviously, this will also take the ovulation period into consideration. This is done somewhere between 24 and 36 hours after there is an insured in LH hormones, which indicates that ovulation will happen soon. A semen sample will be washed by the lab to isolate the semen from the seminal liquid. A catheter will be used to embed the sperm directly inside the uterus. This procedure maximizes the number of sperm cells that are entered in the uterus, thus improving the likelihood of conception. The IUI method only takes a couple of minutes and includes as little discomfort as you can imagine. After it has been done, all you have to do is wait for signs of pregnancy.

The Risks Involved

The risk of getting pregnant with multiples increases significantly if you opt for this fertility treatment so if you’d like twins or triplets, then you’ll be happy to know that your chances increase significantly via this process! On a more serious note, there is also a chance of getting an infection after IUI, so we recommend that you listen to your doctor carefully to avoid going through such hassles.

How Successful Is It?

The success rate of IUI relies on a few variables. In the event that a couple has the IUI technique performed every month, success rates may reach as high as 20% per cycle depending on many factors like female age, severity and reason behind infertility, and whether any medications were utilized, and so on. While IUI is less intrusive and more affordable than IVF, pregnancy rates from IUI are lower, so do remember that as you head into your appointment.