The process of intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves inserting sperm into the womb to coincide with ovulation to increase the chance of conception. When the reason for infertility is a mystery or there's a problem with ovulation, Intrauterine Insemination is used a standard treatment.
As far as the man is concerned, it may just be that he has a low sperm count or that his sperm do not move well. Sperm are sometimes attacked by the woman's anti-bodies or her cervical fluid is too thick for the sperm to swim through. The man might also have a problem with ejaculating prematurely or with impotence. Only the healthiest sperm specimens are taken from the seminal fluid once it has been washed. The sperm are then placed in the small tube or catheter to be inserted into the womb.
Fortunately Intrauterine Insemination is normally painless although sometimes mild cramps like those experienced during the menstrual cycle might be present. Very occasionally it may be difficult to get the catheter through the cervix, which can be uncomfortable, but your doctor should offer painkillers to ease any pain.
Nasal sprays and injections are sometimes used with Intrauterine Insemination to help promote ovulation but will be prescribed by the physician if required. The healthy sperm is inserted into the egg using the catheter, 36 to 40 hours after it has matured and been released. Although the procedure is relatively quick, only taking a few minutes, it can be tiring for the woman who may need to rest for a while.
When treatment takes place at a clinic, donated sperm is thoroughly checked against Hepatitis and HIV infection. Fresh donor sperm that is used in home insemination treatments cannot be guaranteed free for these infections.
The success rate for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) using fertility drugs is around 15 per cent per cycle of treatment, provided that the man's sperm and the woman's tubes are both healthy. Intrauterine Insemination is the first method of aided conception used where there doesn't appear to be a reason for the infertility but if this doesn't work then In Vitro Fertilization can be used. Unfortunately the more a woman ages the less fertile they become, and like other fertility treatments, IUI is no different.
As far as the man is concerned, it may just be that he has a low sperm count or that his sperm do not move well. Sperm are sometimes attacked by the woman's anti-bodies or her cervical fluid is too thick for the sperm to swim through. The man might also have a problem with ejaculating prematurely or with impotence. Only the healthiest sperm specimens are taken from the seminal fluid once it has been washed. The sperm are then placed in the small tube or catheter to be inserted into the womb.
Fortunately Intrauterine Insemination is normally painless although sometimes mild cramps like those experienced during the menstrual cycle might be present. Very occasionally it may be difficult to get the catheter through the cervix, which can be uncomfortable, but your doctor should offer painkillers to ease any pain.
Nasal sprays and injections are sometimes used with Intrauterine Insemination to help promote ovulation but will be prescribed by the physician if required. The healthy sperm is inserted into the egg using the catheter, 36 to 40 hours after it has matured and been released. Although the procedure is relatively quick, only taking a few minutes, it can be tiring for the woman who may need to rest for a while.
When treatment takes place at a clinic, donated sperm is thoroughly checked against Hepatitis and HIV infection. Fresh donor sperm that is used in home insemination treatments cannot be guaranteed free for these infections.
The success rate for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) using fertility drugs is around 15 per cent per cycle of treatment, provided that the man's sperm and the woman's tubes are both healthy. Intrauterine Insemination is the first method of aided conception used where there doesn't appear to be a reason for the infertility but if this doesn't work then In Vitro Fertilization can be used. Unfortunately the more a woman ages the less fertile they become, and like other fertility treatments, IUI is no different.
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