A Guide to IUI Treatment
By Lisa Mills
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IUI treatment can help couples to conceive where the man has a low sperm count. This treatment is also used when couples who, for whatever reason, are unable to have intercourse.
Intra-uterine insemination is the process of preparing and delivering sperm directly through the cervix into the uterus. This treatment can be performed with or without the use of fertility drugs, but it must be established before the treatment is carried out that the female patient has at least one open fallopian tube. Both partners will also be required to have tests to ensure there are no infectious diseases present.
Drugs are used to stimulate ovulation, however, they are not recommended if it's just the male partner who has a fertility problem as there's then a risk of multiple pregnancy. All these issues must be discussed in detail with a consultant before treatment is given, as indeed should any other questions which may be of concern to the patient and her partner.
In view of the fact that at least two hours is required to prepare the sperm for insertion into the uterus, the male partner is usually asked to produce his sperm several hours prior to the IUI procedure.
An unstimulated cycle is timed to take place when natural ovulation occurs, and in this respect your doctor may track your cycle by using blood and urine tests. In the case of a stimulated cycle you'll be offered drugs to be taken at the beginning of your menstrual cycle to stimulate the ovaries. Once ovulation has occurred your partner then produces a sperm sample which is washed to extract the best quality sperm. This is then inserted into your cervix using a catheter tube. A pregnancy test can be taken two weeks after the procedure.
The whole procedure usually takes between 5-10 minutes after which the patient rests for a short while before resuming normal activities. There may be a slight cramping sensation but this passes fairly quickly. There is a slight risk of infection but this is very rare.
It's nearly always assumed that infertility is the woman's problem, but it's important that both the male and the female are examined to ascertain the reasons behind the problems being experienced.
There can be several reasons for infertility, i.e., the quality of the sperm or embryo, the ability of the sperm to reach the woman's uterus, the fertilised egg's ability to implant itself in the uterus, the sperm's ability to fertilize the egg when they meet, and blocked fallopian tubes to name a few. Whatever the cause, the inability to conceive can be devastating.
IUI can be the answer for some couples although much depends upon the age of the patient, and the reason for their infertility in the first place. As with all treatments it's essential to discuss in detail all your hopes and fears with your doctor who will be able to go over all the necessary procedures to be taken prior to the IUI being administered and also what, if any, problems could arise post treatment.
Lisa Mills owns two commercially driven websites, one selling baby gift set and the other promoting Melissa Doug toys.
Recommended Reading
Slim & Healthy Pregnancy.
How To Keep Excess Weight Off &
Maintain Good Health During And After Pregnancy.
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