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IUI Pregnancy Rates
By Diana Farrell

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If you're thinking about getting IUI on your path to conception, you might be wondering what the IUI pregnancy rates are like. The truth is that these rates can be difficult to pin down because they depend on so many different factors; however, with advances in technology, these rates are higher than they used to be, and many couples have a decent chance of getting pregnant through IUI.
The Overall Rates of Success of IUI
Overall, most studies show that IUI is anywhere from 5% to 30% successful for couples. Couples who try natural IUI, where there is only one egg to fertilize, are on the low end of that scale, as are couples with a low sperm count problem. Couples who use fertility medications like Clomid fall somewhere in the middle to high end of the range, and couples who use injected medications like those used for IVF will normally fall on the high end of that range.
That said, there are also other factors that can go into determining a couple's potential success with IUI. For one thing, the younger the mother is, the more successful the procedure is likely to be, although it has worked with couples in which the female partner is over the age of thirty-five. Also, couples who undergo therapy to improve sperm count and motility often end up having success with a later round of IUI.
Why Multiple Rounds Increase the Odds of Getting Pregnant with IUI
One of the interesting things about IUI is that couples who undergo multiple rounds of the treatment are more likely to get pregnant with each round. One of the main reasons for this is that the doctor and the couple can work together to determine the best time to inseminate. With IUI, as with many other fertility procedures, timing is key. In order to have an egg to fertilize, the sperm really need to be injected right before ovulation. After a few months of working with the same woman, a doctor can tweak medications and dates to optimize the odds of a pregnancy.
Also, some doctors will recommend doing two back-to-back inseminations. You will basically be inseminated on one day and then go in again on the second day. Some studies have shown that this approach yields a higher success rate than a single insemination procedure. However, if you've carefully timed the first insemination, it should be enough to get your egg fertilized.
In general, IUI is most successful for couples who are generally healthy and whose fertility problems involve things like low sperm count and PCOS. However, there are lots of other couples who have had unexpected success with IUI. If you're wondering whether or not IUI would work for you, the best thing to do is to talk to your doctor about your specific fertility problems and needs. You may also want to simply give IUI a shot before moving on to more drastic invasive and expensive procedures, such as IVF, GIFT, or ZIFT.
Diana Farrell is the author of the trademarked Full Embrace series of books on overcoming infertility that have helped many couples get pregnant. If you would like to know more about IUI pregnancy rates and lots more information about conceiving, visit http://www.PregnancySuccessProgram.com.

Recommended Reading
Slim & Healthy Pregnancy.
How To Keep Excess Weight Off &
Maintain Good Health During And After Pregnancy.

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