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Intra Uterine Insemination
Intrauterine insemination is a procedure in which sperm, collected from the husband and processed in a laboratory, is placed into the uterine cavity.
The sperm is “washed” in the laboratory and deformed or weak sperm are excluded
Sperm are placed at the top of the uterine cavity, making passage into the fallopian tube much shorter.
The goal is to increase the chance that more sperm will encounter the egg
Who can benefit from in vitro insemination (IUI).
– In the event of minor abnormalities in the semen analysis, such as concentration, movement, form, or shape of the sperm
– In the event that the husband freezes sperm obtained before surgery or treatment for diseases such as testicular cancer
– In cases of infertility due to cervical problems:
The mucus secreted by the cervix around the time of ovulation provides an ideal environment for sperm to travel from the vagina to the fallopian tube. However, if cervical mucus is too thick, it may hinder the sperm’s journey and prevent them from reaching the egg.
In these cases, artificial insemination bypasses the cervix, places sperm directly into the uterus and increases the number of sperm available to meet the waiting egg.
Intrauterine insemination is often considered the first line of treatment for unexplained infertility, mild endometriosis, or mild male infertility
Preparation before IUI
1- Stimulate ovulation and monitor follicle growth:
The growth of the follicles is monitored using transvaginal ultrasound until the follicles reach the optimal size, the follicles are stimulated using HCG injections, and then artificial insemination is performed after 36 hours.
2- Preparing the semen sample. The husband provides a semen sample and the sample is washed in a way that separates highly active normal sperm from low-quality sperm and other elements.
An IUI visit takes about 15 to 20 minutes and is performed in a hospital
The IUI procedure takes only a minute or two and does not require any medications or painkillers.
#Process steps
A speculum will be inserted into the vagina
The doctor attaches a vial containing a sample of healthy sperm to the end of a long, thin, flexible tube (catheter).
The catheter is inserted into the vagina, through the opening of the cervix and into the uterus, and the sperm sample is inserted through the tube into the uterus
Then the scope and catheter are removed
Once the procedure is finished, you can get dressed and go about your normal daily activities