Intrauterine insemination, IUI

What sample is needed for intrauterine insemination?

• The husband’s semen is needed, which can be directly inserted into the uterine cavity of a wife.

What are the indications, and who is the Candidate for IUI?

1. This procedure is useful in a couple where the count is low, but there are normal motile sperms.
2. Unexplained infertility.
3. Low sperm count.
4. When the liquefaction of semen is too delayed.
5. Decreased sperm mobility.
6. A hostile cervical condition, such as cervical mucus, is too thick.
7. Cervical scar tissue from past procedures or endometriosis.
8. Ejaculation dysfunction.
9. Minimal endometriosis.
10. Ladies with coital disorders.

What are the contraindications for Intrauterine insemination?

1. This is not recommended for diseases of the fallopian tubes.
2. Women with endometriosis (moderate to severe).
3. Ladies with a history of pelvic infections.

What is the purpose of Intrauterine insemination?

1. Placing the prepared sperm directly into the uterine cavity facilitates the process of fertilization.
2. IUI is a fertility treatment that uses a catheter to place many washed sperm directly into the uterus.
3. IUI aims to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.

What are the advantages of Intrauterine insemination?

1. It is less invasive and expensive than in vitro fertilization (IVF).
2. Healthy sperm are injected, which increases the chances of fertilization.

What are the disadvantages of intrauterine insemination?

1. The main disadvantage is multiple pregnancies because of the hormones.
2. There is a small risk of infection after the IUI.

How will you describe the procedure for Intrauterine insemination?

1. A semen sample is collected by masturbation.
   1. Avoid the use of any chemicals.
2. Motile sperms are isolated, and the concentration of sperms is increased.
   1. Special media is needed to isolate the motile sperm.
   2. The lab will wash a semen sample to separate the semen from the seminal fluid.
3. Monitor the females who were prepared for ovulation by giving them the hormones.
   1. A catheter is used to inject the processed sperm directly into the uterus.
4. This process maximizes the number of sperm cells placed in the uterus.
5. Thus increasing the possibility of conception.
6. The IUI procedure takes little time and involves minimal discomfort.

How will you prepare the women for intrauterine insemination?

1. An ultrasound will monitor the size of the follicles (follicles develop into eggs).
2. The hormone, human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG), is administered to stimulate the release of eggs from the follicles.

How much is the success rate of intrauterine insemination (IUI)?

1. Women under 35 usually have higher rates of success than women over 35.
2. The average success rate for IUI ranges from 10% to 20% in one cycle.
3. The success rate depends upon the following:
   1. Primarily on the health of the sperm and the woman’s ovulation status.
   2. Egg quality and patency of fallopian tubes.

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