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Intrauterine Insemination
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Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a process where sperm that have been prepared in the lab through a sperm wash is then placed up through the cervix into the uterus to help with increasing the possibility of fertilization. This treatment is most commonly combined with ovulation induction to gain most benefit from both approaches. This treatment is designed to increase both the number of eggs ovulated in one cycle and the number of motile sperm which reach the fallopian tube (site of fertilization). Bypassing the vagina and cervix can increase the number of motile sperm reaching the uterus and fallopian tubes. Intrauterine insemination compensates for mild male factor infertility and has been shown to improve the chance of pregnancy in cases of unexplained infertility. |
An IUI is also used with women using Donor Sperm.
An IUI is performed in the clinic at ISIS as follows. A speculum is placed in the vagina and the cervix is brought into view by the doctor. The sperm that has been prepared in the lab is placed in a small catheter that is then inserted through the cervix and into the uterus. The sperm is then deposited in the uterus. This is not painful. The speculum is then removed. Patients may resume normal activity immediately after the insemination occurs. |
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