Best IUI Treatment Centre in HSR Layout, Bangalore
Simple fertility treatment where the sperms are processed and placed inside the female partners uterus, around or during ovulation to fecilitate fertilization. The pre-requisite is to have atleast one fallopian tube to be open bt HSG/SSG/Laparoscopy.
When is IUI advised ?
1. Ovulatory dysfunction
2. Sexual dysfunction - dyspareunia/erectile dysfunction etc.
3. Cervical factor
4. Mild Endometriosis
5. Immunological factor
6. Mild male partner infertility- low sperm count/ low sperm motility
7. Donor sperm - 3rd party male ART procedure
8. Unexplained infertility
9. HIV/HBsAg discordant couple
What should I expect?
1. IUI-treatment should begin from her second or third day of menstrual cycle.
2. A fertility specialist will examine you through an ultrasound scan and recommend the right medicines to stimulate the ovary to develop one or more mature follicles ( each follicle in the ovary may or may not contain a healthy egg).
3. The growth of these follicles is tracked by serial ultrasound scan.
4. Once the follicle is ready, a trigger injection is given for egg release & IUI dates.
5. On day of IUI - male partner's semen is processed by procedures like double-density gadient/MACs/Microfluidics depending on prior Semen analysis & PFI report.
6. Processed semen sample is placed inside female partners uterus under ultrasound guidance using a thin soft catheter by your doctor.
7. Post IUI patient can rest for 10 minutes & is then given luteal support medications for 15 days.
Advantages
● Simple
● Least Invasive
● Cost-Effective
● High Success rate (15-25%)
● Increase chances of Pregnancy
● Decrease risks of HIV/HBsAg transmission
● Painless
● Doesnot require anesthesia in most of cases
Are There Any Risks?
1. Natural conception is achieved through this simple and basic procedure for many couples. Maximum of 3-6 cycles can be tried depending on female partners ovarian reserve and male partners semen analysis report.
2. Risk of twins ( multiple pregnancies) if 2 follicles develop may be there in 15% patients.
3. In 1 out of 1000 people, the prescribed medications tend to cause a strong reaction. They may develop multiple follicles in the ovaries instead of one or two. Such cases are managed by doctors through regular scans and proper medication.
FAQ's on IUI Treatment
There are several situations in which IUI can be beneficial, including:
● Infertility due to a mild male factor
● Concerns regarding cervical mucous or cervical cancer
● Unexplained infertility
● A mild case of endometriosis
● Donor sperm users
IUI involves fertilisation inside the uterus, whereas IVF involves fertilisation outside the uterus in a lab. It involves taking fertility medication to stimulate the ovaries, followed by a minor surgery to retrieve the mature eggs. Fertilised eggs are fertilised in the lab with prepared sperm. Transferring the embryos into the uterus or freezing them for later use can then be done. The cost and time associated with IUI are usually lower than those associated with IVF.
It may feel uncomfortable, but IUI is relatively painless and does not require anaesthesia. Cramping can feel similar to having a Pap smear. As a result of irritation of the delicate cervix lining, you may also experience spotting afterward. After a few days, this should go away. After the procedure, you can resume your normal activities, but you should avoid strenuous exercise.
IUI is a low-risk procedure, but there are a few concerns to keep in mind. Among them are:
Injectable fertility medications can cause ovaries to respond too well and a large number of eggs mature and may be released simultaneously, resulting in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). As a result, the ovaries become swollen and painful. OHSS can cause fluid accumulation in the abdomen, and it can even be fatal in some cases.
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