IUI – Intrauterine Insemination

IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is preformed by threading a very thin flexible catheter through the cervix and injecting washed sperm directly into the uterus. The whole process takes a short time, it usually requires the insertion of a speculum and then the catheter. The process is a few minutes process.

When an ovum is released, semen sample is provided by the male partner, or by a sperm donation. Donor sperm is supplied by a sperm bank. In the case of vaginal artifical insemination, semen is usually placed in the vagina with a needleless syringe. A longer tube, know as a tom cat may be attached to the end of the syringe to facilitate deposit of the semen deeper into the vagina. This procedure is done without anaethesia The patient is generally advised to lie still for half an hour after the insemination to prevent seepage and to allow the fertilization to take place. The female patient may go about with her usual activities after the procedure.

A more efficient method of artificial insemination is to insert semen directly into the womens uterus IUI. This method is employed only Washed semen may be used and this is inserted by a catheter. The catheter is a specially designed equipment is available for carrying out the artificial insemination. Semen is occasionally inserted twice within a treatment cycle. If the procedure is successful, the women will conceive and carry to term a baby. A pregnancy resulting from artificial insemination will be no different from a pregnancy achieved by sexual intercourse.

Some patients are often indecisive between IUI and IVF treatment. IUI is a simpler procedure and cost less than an IVF cycle. Often younger couples explore the option of IUI before attempting IVF. However, IUI procedure has a lower percentage in pregnancy than IVF has.

With IVF the egg and semen is fertilized outside the uterus and then put back on a certain stage of the embryo therefore you have a higher chance of pregnancy rate. It is often advised that couples seek IVF rather than attempting IUI several times with mere chance around 20-25% compared to chances of success with IVF that could run as high as 80-85%

TREATMENTS

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IVF/ICSI

First step is to have recent hormone blood test and an antral follicle count scan on day 2 or 3 of the menstrale cycle...

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IUI Treatment

Artifical insamination is a fertility treatment method. IUI treatment is suitable for patients upto the age of 34 years of age...

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Egg Donation

Egg donation treatment option is suitable for women who can not achieve pregnancy using their own eggs for a variety of reasons...

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IVF+PGD

Pre-Implantation Genetic Testing can be done to all IVF treatments. When PGD is done we do the 5 major genetic screaning of the embryo...

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Egg Freezing

Egg freezing is for women who are not yet ready to have a child due to personal reasons but would like the opportunity at a future time in their life...

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Sperm Donation

Sperm donation treatment program works very much like the IVF/ICSI treatment. The only difference is that instead of using the male partners sperm sample...

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Cytoplasmic Transfer

Cytoplasmic transfer is the same as IVF/ICSI procedure in addition a young healthy donor eggs are used ...

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Tandam Cycle

Tandam cycle is for women that have a low ovarian reserve. With the combination of donor eggs you will increase the percentage of pregnancy....

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Embryo Donation

Embryo donation is a treatment option with a double donation aspect where the patients recieve both egg and sperm donation for when they are planning for their pregnancy...

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Ovarian PRP Therapy

Ovarian PRP is a new and highly promising procedure without side affects. It is direct from the patients own blood sample...

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Micro-Fluidic Chip Procedure

Sperm selection is a very important part of any infertility treatment. Being able to select the most viable and high motile sperm cells for fertilization...

Frequently Asked Questions

What to Know About Surrogacy?

When a woman cannot carry her own pregnancy to term, some work with another woman who agrees to be a gestational surrogate. Specialists use IVF to make embryos with a woman’s eggs and her partner’s sperm. The surrogate is the one who goes through the pregnancy after IVF. But her DNA is not involved. The baby will be the biological child of both husband and wife.

What is IVF with a Donor Egg

Women who are over 40, have poor egg quality, or have not had success with previous cycles may consider an egg donor. This involves combining the man’s sperm with another woman’s donated eggs. If the procedure works, the woman becomes pregnant with a child who is biologically related to her partner but not herself.

What is “ICSI”?

Doctors will inject the sperm directly into the egg in a lab. This technique, called “ICSI” (intracytoplasmic sperm injection), helps when a man’s sperm count is very low or his sperm don’t move well. When the fertilized egg is ready, it goes into the woman’s uterus through the normal IVF process.

What is Sperm Donations

Fertile women can choose IUI using sperm from a donor. It may take several tries, but pregnancy rates are over 80%. You and your partner may want to see a counsellor first, to make sure you’re both ready to raise a child who is not biologically related to the father.

What is An Alternative to IVF: Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a popular procedure for many fertility problems. Doctors place the man’s sperm into the woman’s uterus, but not into the egg itself, while she ovulates. You may also need to take drugs to prompt your body to ovulate. IUI is less expensive and simpler than IVF (in vitro fertilization), but pregnancy rates are much lower.

What are the Common Problems in Men?

These include:

  • Low sperm count
  • Poor sperm movement
  • Misshaped sperm
  • Blocked sperm ducts
What is the Natural Ways to Boost Your Chances?

A few lifestyle changes can make a difference. If you smoke, quit. Smoking lowers fertility for men and women and dims pregnancy rates. In one study, men who stopped smoking saw their sperm counts climb 800%. Also, check your diet. Is it as healthy as possible? Ask your doctor about supplements. Some vitamins and

Does Acupuncture Help?

It has shown promise for many conditions. Now, some couples are trying this popular form of traditional Chinese medicine to address infertility. Research suggests it may improve sperm quality and blood flow to the uterus, help smooth out irregular ovulation, and boost IVF success rates.

Understanding Your Monthly Cycle

Knowing your menstrual cycle improves your chances of getting pregnant. The first phase starts with the first day of your period or blood flow. Your body releases hormones that makes the eggs inside your ovaries grow. Between day 2 and 14, those hormones also help thicken the lining of your uterus to get ready for a fertilized egg. This is called the follicular stage.

What Happens During Ovulation?

The average menstrual cycle is 28-32 days. Ovulation usually happens between day 11 and 21 of your cycle. A hormone called luteinizing hormone (LH) surges, triggering the release of the egg that's ripest. At the same time, your cervical mucus becomes more slippery to help sperm make their way to the egg.

How to Track Your Most Fertile Days?

Generally, the highest chance of pregnancy is when sex happens1-2 days before ovulation. If you have a regular 28-day cycle, count back 14 days from when you expect your next period to start. Plan on having sex every other day around that time -- say, days 12 and 14.  Keep in mind that having sex every day may lower a man's sperm count. Your cycle may be longer or shorter, so an online ovulation calculator may help you identify the likely day.

How to Track Ovulation by Temperature?

After your body releases an egg, the hormone progesterone kicks in to help build and maintain the lining of the uterus. Progesterone causes your body temperature to go up slightly. So taking your temperature with a basal thermometer every morning before getting out of bed can help you figure out if you ovulated. These thermometers are available at the drugstore and are inexpensive, but they aren't as accurate as other methods for tracking ovulation.

How to Predicting Ovulation by Hormone?

A surge in LH triggers your ovaries to release the egg. The surge usually happens 36 hours before the egg is released. Ovulation kits check LH levels in your urine to help you pinpoint the day of ovulation. These kits, which are available at drugstores, are convenient and highly accurate. You may want to test 1-2 days before you expect the surge so you can note the rise in LH.

What is The Last Phase of Your Monthly Cycle?

During the second half of your menstrual cycle, the hormone progesterone kicks in to help prepare the lining of your uterus for a fertilized egg. If the egg isn't fertilized and doesn't implant, it disintegrates, progesterone levels fall, and about 12 to 16 days later, the egg -- along with blood and tissues from the lining of the uterus -- is shed from the body. That process is menstruation. It usually lasts 3 to 7 days. Then the cycle begins again.

Ways to Boost Ovulation

There is growing evidence that links environment to fertility. If you want to boost your chances of getting pregnant, you may want to:

  • Eat foods rich in folic acids.
  • Buy more organic foods and green products.
  • Avoid certain plastics (including plastic wrap).
  • Maintain a healthy body weight through diet and exercise.
  • Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
Does Weight Affects Fertility?

A study found that women whose body mass index (BMI) was above normal took twice as long to get pregnant as those with a normal BMI. If you're overweight or obese, losing weight can boost your fertility and chances of getting pregnant. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, a drop in weight of 5%-10% can dramatically improve ovulation and pregnancy rates. Obesity can also cause infertility and low testosterone in men. Being significantly underweight can also lead to infertility.

Does Age Affects Your Conception Chances?

Fertility goes down with age, especially after the mid-30s. It also lowers the chances that fertility treatments will be successful. Experts say you should talk to your doctor if you're under 35 and have been trying to conceive for more than 12 months, or over 35 and have been trying for more than 6 months.

Does Fertility Declines in Older Men, Too

Studies show that sperm count and sperm movement decrease as men age, as does sexual function. But there isn't a cut-off age that makes a man too old to father a child. One study found that it took men age 45 or older longer to get a woman pregnant once the couple started trying. If your partner is older, you may want to talk to your doctor about ways to boost your chances.

How Men Can Boost Fertility?
  • Manage stress.
  • Avoid alcohol and tobacco.
  • Maintain a proper weight.
  • Eat a diet high in zinc (found in meat, whole grains, seafood, and eggs), selenium (meat, seafood, mushroom, cereals, and Brazil nuts), and vitamin E. 
  • Keep the testicles cool -- no long, hot baths, hot tubs, or saunas, which can reduce the number of sperm.

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