What is IUI?
In IUI, processed semen with good quality sperms is introduced into the woman’s uterus (womb) at around the time of ovulation, with the aim of getting the sperms nearer to the egg, and increase the likelihood of pregnancy.
Which patients need IUI?
IUI can help couples where the man has a low sperm count or poor motility (the ability of the sperm to move), as long as there are sufficient levels of healthy, motile sperm to make the treatment worthwhile. If not, IVF or ICSI will be more suitable. Women with very thick cervical mucus or with unexplained infertility may also benefit from this technique.
How is IUI done?
In most of the cases, the female partner is put on fertility drugs. The growth of eggs is monitored on ultrasound. Male partner is asked to give semen by masturbation, around the time of egg rupture. Semen is then processed in special machines & the best quality sperms are then injected into the wife’s womb by a special, thin catheter. It is a painless procedure, done without anaesthesia, on OPD basis.