IUI – Intra Uterine Insemination
Intra uterine insemination, also known as artificial insemination or artificial insemination, the fast-moving sperm are separated from the slower-moving sperm and placed close to the woman's womb around the time of ovulation. The initial stage of fertility treatment, Intra Uterine Insemination (IUI), is a low-cost way to increase fertility in a woman.
Procedure Guide
Initial Consultation with Bhaskar Fertility Specialist
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Stimulation
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In order for one or more mature follicles to form in a woman's ovaries, stimulation drugs are administered.
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Control
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In order to examine the endometrium (the lining of the womb) and evaluate the development of the follicles, pelvic ultrasound scans are performed.
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Blood tests can also be used to assess hormone levels and assist predict when a woman will ovulate, or when she will be most fertile.
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Ovulation
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A hCG injection is administered after ovulation induction cycles to trigger ovulation, the final maturation of the egg, and the release of the egg from the follicle wall.
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Semen Collection
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After 2 to 5 days without ejaculating, a semen sample is taken from the male spouse.
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Sperm Selection
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In a lab, the semen is "washed" (called sperm processing or sperm washing).
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The sperm is concentrated in a small volume after being isolated from the semen's other components.
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The washing and separation can be done using a variety of media and methods.
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Processing sperm typically takes 30 to 60 minutes.
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For insemination, the more morphologically normal and mobile sperm are selected.
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Insemination
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The cervical region is delicately cleansed after a speculum is inserted into the vagina.
A sterile, flexible catheter is used to elevate the washed sample of highly mobile sperm in the uterine cavity.
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