INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION (IUI)
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It is a form of therapeutic insemination in female uterus ,using the male sperm.
INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION (I.U.I.)
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) or Artificial Insemination is a fertility treatment that involves inserting a semen sample into the uterus of the woman by controlling her ovulation cycle with hormone medications.The ultimate goal is to increase the chances of pregnancy.
It is a scientific process,which is not painful at all.
Steps of I.U.I.
1-Ovarian Stimulation: Small doses of hormones are given to develop one to two follicles only.
2-Follicular Monitoring (F.M.): Follicular monitoring is done by Transvaginal Ultrasound (T.V.S.) to see the maturity of follicles.
3-Ovulation:Once the eggs are mature enough,a hormonal trigger is given for Ovulation.
4-Semen Processing:The male semen is collected & processed to get best of sperms.
5- Intrauterine Insemination (I.U.I.):The processed sperms are then injected through special catheter inside the womb (uterus).
6-Pregnancy test is scheduled 12-16 days later to know the outcome of I.U.I..