IUI is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman’s womb to facilitate fertilization. It is a less invasive and less expensive option as compared to in vitro fertilization.
It is used in couples with
Low sperm count or decreased sperm mobility
Unexplained infertility
A hostile cervical condition
Cervical scarring from past procedure
Ejaculation dysfunction
It is contraindicated in
Severe disease of fallopian tubes
History of pelvic infection
Moderate to severe endometriosis
Procedure:-
Before IUI ovulation stimulation is done , IUI is then performed around the time of ovulation, typically about 24-36 hours after the LH surge. A sample of semen is washedby lab. A catheter is used to insert processed semen directly into the uterus. It takes only a few minutes and involves minimal discomfort.
The next step is to watch for signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Success rate is as high as 20% per cycle depending upon the patient profile.