During a specialized IUI treatment (intrauterine insemination), prepared sperm is placed directly into the uterus using a small medical catheter. The primary goal of this fertility treatment is to improve the chances of fertilization by increasing the number of healthy sperm placed close to the fallopian tubes in the uterine cavity immediately after ovulation.
Indications for IUI :
- Low sperm count or quality or decreased sperm motility
- Couples with unexplained infertility.
IUI is a widely used treatment option in fertility because it is a :
- minimally invasive, lower-cost alternative to in vitro fertilization (IVF). It can be conveniently performed in our advanced artificial insemination clinic.
What to Expect During Your IUI Treatment?
- IUI treatment is performed during an ovulation cycle.
- Stimulation for ovulation.
- Follicular growth by regular ultrasounds .
- Ovulation monitored by serial scan.
- Best time for insemination procedure being immediately after ovulation. semen sample of the partner is processed by a special technique called a sperm wash in the laboratory to obtain the best quality sperm. IUI treatment will take place in the clinic.
During the procedure, doctor will first insert a speculum to view your cervix (opening to the uterus), Then, we will insert a small tube specially designed for IUI to place the final semen sample into your uterus. This highly effective and painless IUI procedure in Bangalore takes only a few minutes to complete. Patients can comfortably return to their normal daily activities immediately after the appointment.
Two weeks following your IUI treatment, a pregnancy test is conducted to determine if the procedure was successful, allowing us to evaluate our consistently high IUI success rates in Jayanagar. If you are pregnant, our specialists will monitor your pregnancy closely via blood tests and ultrasounds. If your test is negative, we will prepare for a new treatment cycle or thoughtfully consider other advanced options.
Normally 3 to 4 cycles of IUI is recommended, before considering next higher level of treatment options for the couple.
For more general information on reproductive health, you can review guidelines provided by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).