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Frequently Asked Questions

What is IUI?

Intrauterine Insemination is abbreviated as IUI and this is a medical treatment for infertility problems. This helps to treat infertility and increases the sperm count to reach the uterus. This treatment is coordinated with the menstrual cycle and a few fertility medications.

What are the benefits of IUI?

Following are some benefits of IUI:

1. Can be performed in the doctor office
2. Increases the sperm count
3. Less expensive and invasive procedure when compared to other treatments
4. Less chance to cause vaginal irritation

What are the indications of IUI?

Following are the indications of IUI:

1. Failure of medical fertility treatment
2. The inability of the sperm to reach the uterus
3. Male infertility
4. Ejaculation dysfunction
5. Infertility due to unexplained reasons
6. Cervical mucus problems

What is the preparation required for IUI?

1. The patient should discuss with the doctor about all the risks, complications, and benefits associated with IUI.
2. Follow the diet as instructed by the dietician.
3. Inform the doctor about the present and past medical and prescriptions history.
4. The doctor may suggest the patient to undergo a few lab tests.
5. Health condition of the patient may be evaluated before undergoing this procedure.

What are the steps involved in IUI?

Following are the steps involved in IUI:

1. The doctor will check the cervix with the help of a speculum.
2. Then, the washed sperm sample will be injected into the uterus. 
3. After completion of the procedure, progesterone medications may be prescribed.
4. A pregnancy test will be taken after two weeks of the procedure.  

What is the postprocedure care for IUI?

1. To understand the effectiveness of the IUI, make follow up appointments with the doctor.
2. Avoid sexual intercourse for at least 48 hours after completion of IUI.
3. Consult the doctor before taking any painkillers

Who can perform IUI?

IUI can be performed by a Gynecologist.

What can be the cost of IUI?

Following factors may affect the cost of IUI :

1. Admission fee
2. Patient age
3. Doctor fee
4. Health condition of the patient
5. Post-surgical complications that are involved
6. Number of treatment cycles to be performed
7. Type of hospital
8. The admission room that you opted for
9. Any other lab tests or examination tests such as X-ray, ECG, etc

Minimum cost of  IUI in India starts from Rs.5,000

Average price of IUI in India is approximately Rs.7,000

Maximum expenses of IUI in India rise up to Rs.13,000

Who can undergo IUI?

Following are the individuals who can undergo IUI:

1. Couples who failed to conceive even after having unprotected sexual intercourse for one to two years.
2. Females with good condition of reproductive organs but failed to conceive.
3. Single women's who like to get pregnant.
4. Same-sex couples who want to conceive.

Who cannot undergo IUI?

Following are the individuals who cannot undergo IUI:

1. Failed history of IUI tubal disease
2. Severe endometriosis
3. Male partner infertility
4. Pelvic infections
5. Blocked fallopian tubes

What are the complications and risks involved in IUI?

Following are the risks and complications of IUI:

1. Swelling and rashes at and around the site of injection
2. Mood swings
3. Vaginal bleeding
4. Chance of multiple pregnancies
5. Ovarian cysts
6. Low birth weight
7. Hot flashes
8. Abdominal pain

What is the success rate of IUI?

Following factors may affect the success rate of IUI:

1. Ovulation period
2. Patient age
3. Health condition of the patient
4. The condition of the female reproductive organs
5. Experience of the doctor
6. Sperm motility

The success rate of IUI increases by20% per each treatment cycle.

Does IUI cause pain?

IUI procedure may cause mild to moderate pain.

What are the long-term effects of IUI?

The long-term effect of IUI is the chances to get conceived.

What are the available options if IUI is not successful?

If 3-5 IUI treatment cycles are failed, then the doctor may suggest the following options.

1. Drugs to stimulate ovulation
2. Medical treatment that helps in increasing motility of the sperm
3. IVF

What can be the alternatives for IUI?

The following are the alternatives for IUI:

1. Gamete intrafallopian transfer [GIFT]
2. Reproductive surgery
3. Zygote intrafallopian transfer [ZIFT]
4. Donor eggs
5. Surrogacy
6. Donor embryos
7. Fertility drugs
8. In vitro fertilization [IVF]
9. Donor sperm