Intrauterine insemination

The Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm directly into a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilization. The main objective of IUI is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.

IUI is often used to treat the following:

- Females with cervical mucus problems

- Females using donor sperm

- Couples experiencing sexual pain or disability

- Unexplained infertility/ Gr 1-2 Endometriosis

The IUI procedure is straightforward and involves the following steps:

1. Semen collection: Semen is collected from the male partner or a donor

2. Sperm preparation: The sperm are separated from the seminal fluid to increase the chances of fertilization in females

3. Insemination: The prepared sperm are then injected directly into the uterus around the time the ovaries release one or more eggs to be fertilized

A few tests are performed before undergoing IUI:

- Ovulatory monitoring: Tracking the timing of ovulation to optimize insemination

- Semen analysis: Assessing sperm count and motility

- Infectious disease screening: Ensuring both partners are free from infectious diseases

IUI treatment option offers several advantages:

- The treatment is non-invasive and less expensive compared to other fertility treatments

- This process has a shorter treatment timeline and fewer side effects from medications

- IUI can be done using a partner’s or donor’s sperm, providing flexibility for various family planning scenarios.