For certain couples who are facing infertility, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) can increase the likelihood of getting pregnant normally.Intrauterine insemination is a medical procedure that helps to treat infertility.
In the procedure, sperm from the husband or donor is directly released into the uterine cavity of the female partner. IUI is also commonly termed as Artificial Insemination.
IUI is generally the first line of treatment when medication and timed intercourse does not succeed. This procedure may be recommended for couples facing:
IUI treatment may be cumbersome physically and emotionally for a couple. Counseling with Prevoir Counselors help couples understand the treatment process.
On day 2 of the menstrual cycle, the female partner is given medication to stimulate the development of follicles in the ovary. The stimulation is done till day 6 or as is deemed appropriate by the specialist.
Stimulation leads to the development of the follicles which need to be monitored to check for the growth and size from day 9 to day 12 or 13. The interval of the scans is decided by the specialist as per the requirement.
On day 12, when the follicles have reached the desired size, an hCG injection is given to the female partner to trigger ovulation. Ovulation usually occurs 36 hours after the trigger.
On day 13, a scan is done to check whether ovulation has taken place. In case the ovulation has occurred, the IUI is scheduled for the same day or on day 14.