Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is an artificial insemination method of treating infertility. If your ovaries release two or more eggs ready to be mated, cleansed and purified semen is placed directly into your uterus. The objective of intrauterine insemination should be for the semen to enter the oviduct and fertilize an existing egg, leading to pregnancy. Based on the reason for your infertility, IUI can be combined with your usual cycle or with fertility medications.
Why Is It Performed?
A woman’s ability to become pregnant is affected by several factors. Intrauterine insemination is commonly utilized in persons who have:
- Unexplained infertility
- Infertility caused by endometriosis
- Mild male factor infertility
- Semen from a donor
- Cervical factor infertility
- Ovulatory factors that cause infertility
- Sperm allergy
What You Can Expect
Intrauterine insemination normally takes 15 to 20 minutes and is done at a physician’s clinic or facility. The IUI procedure requires a few minutes and does not involve any use of medicines or pain relievers. The operation is carried either by your physician or a fully trained nurse.
During The Medications
While lying on an operating table, you position your legs in stirrups. In the same way that a Pap test is conducted, your surgeon inserts a speculum into your vaginal. The medical expert will do the following tasks throughout the procedure:
- A container containing viable semen is linked to the end of a long, thin tube known as a catheter.
- Enters the catheter via the vaginal hole, into the cervical opening, and then into the uterus.
- Assists in the passage of the sperm sample through the catheter into the uterus.
- The catheter is extracted first, followed by the speculum.
Following The Process
After insemination, you lie down on your back for a few minutes. After the operation, you can get clothed and resume your everyday activities. After the surgery, you may see some minor bleeding for a day or two.
Outcomes
Before utilizing an at-home pregnancy test, consider waiting two weeks. Checking too early might lead to the following results:
- False-positive. If you’re using hormonal fluctuation medication, such as HCG, the chemical that’s remaining in your system may indicate that you’re pregnant even if you’re not.
- False-negative. When hormones still have not attained trace levels, the testing outcomes may be negative even if you are pregnant.
