IUI treatment
For those who are having trouble conceiving, intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a different fertility treatment. You can perform the process without using fertility medicine; it was formerly known as artificial insemination. If medication is necessary, the patient should begin taking the fertility medications before the doctor performs the operation. The healthy sperms are carefully cleaned during IUI and then delivered via a tiny tube directly into the uterus. They are brought up near to the egg in order to increase the chance of successful fertilization.
Who Can Use the IUI Procedure?
‌    when using sperm from someone who is not the birth parent’s partner, IUI is used. Donor insemination (DI) is the term used for this. When one spouse has no sperm or when the sperm quality is so poor that it cannot be used, DI is performed. Donor sperm can also be used by same-sex female couples or single women who want to get pregnant. Â
- Unknown causes of infertility
- Sperm count is low
- Decreased sperm movement
- Some endometriosis
- If the male partner has a known genetic illness, a couple may use donor sperm to prevent transferring the condition to the child.
- An unmarried woman who wants to get pregnant
- Cervical or cervical mucus problems
- Issues with getting an ejaculating
The IUI Process
                 IUI treatment should begin on the first day of your period and is dependent on your cycle. Your doctor will track your menstrual cycle for approximately 12–14 days using ultrasound and blood tests. This is to make sure that an egg is properly maturing and prepared for ovulation.
When an egg is fully developed, it separates from the ovary and starts travelling via the fallopian tubes to be fertilized. The IUI technique itself happens on the day of ovulation after the monitoring. A sample of semen is provided by your male partner or sperm donor, and it is “washed” in preparation for IUI. A tiny catheter is used to extract healthy sperm from the seminal fluid and implant it into your uterus, allowing fertilization to proceed as it would naturally. It swims towards the egg in an attempt to break through.
The Success Rates of IUI
IUI success rates are influenced by a number of factors.
- If you have unexplained fertility, you have a healthy uterus, open fallopian tubes, a healthy egg count, and a healthy sperm count. If you fall into this category, your cycle success rate ranges from 7% to 10%. The success rates can rise to 15% to 25% when fertility medications are added to the procedure.
- Having one blocked and one unblocked fallopian tube is referred to as having one open fallopian tube. While it is possible to become pregnant, the likelihood depends on where the blockage is on the obstructed tube. The success rate of IUI is 11.7% when the obstruction is the closest to the ovary. The success rate can reach 38.1% when the blockage is most near the uterus.
- If your partner experiences male factor infertility, such as abnormal sperm count, morphology, or motility, or blocked vas deferens, IUI might be helpful. By bringing the sperm and egg closer together during therapy, natural conception is enhanced. Male factor infertility refers to the presence of sperm that are either normal or borderline and capable of conceiving a child. In situations of male factor infertility, IUI has a 16.9% success rate.
- You’re age. Age significantly affects how successful the IUI technique . Your chances of getting pregnant decrease as you age because your eggs are of lower quality. To become pregnant, you can go through numerous IUI rounds.
The IUI success rate is 13% for women under 35, 10% for women between 35 and 37, and 9% for women between 38 and 40. Success rate of 3 to 9% for those over 40
THE TIMING OF THE PROCEDURE:
Once the doctor has determined when ovulation will occur, the IUI will be arranged. The entire procedure is thoroughly thought out .The doctor will tell you when to take your medication and when to have your partner provide sperm. The success rate of conception can be lowered by delays in any step of the procedure.
- You have endometriosis that is mild to severe.
- If you don’t want to employ a sperm donor, your male spouse has a low sperm count.
- You suffer from acute fallopian tube illness.
- You’ve experienced several pelvic infections.
- IVF is another appropriate treatment you can take when IUI is not an option. For the best course of action, go over the alternatives with your doctor.
    An effective reproductive technique that is non-invasive in some cases is intrauterine insemination. If you suffer from ovulatory dysfunction or unexplained infertility, this is a fantastic place for you to start. If your partner suffers from modest male factor infertility, it is also effective. The procedure’s success rate is impacted by a number of factors, including your age, diagnosis, and timing.
