31/03/2022
Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI)
1 - What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) ?
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- IUI is one of the methods of assisted reproduction.
- in which washed s***m are injected directly into the uterine cavity.
- This is done near the woman’s ovulation period.
2 - Purpose of IUI ?
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- The cervix naturally limits the number of s***m that enters the uterus.
- in natural pregnancy attempts, only a limited number of s***ms can find their way into the Fallopian tubes.
- Directly inserting s***m into the uterus, travel to the Fallopian tubes becomes shorter and the probability of s***m contact with the egg increases, thereby increasing the chance of pregnancy.
3 - IUI process step by step ?
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- IUI involves steps :
* The process of ovulation induction
* S***m washing and condensation.
* S***m transfer to the uterus.
4 - When is IUI recommended?
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- Unexplained infertility.
- Low s***m count and motility in male partners.
- Ej*******on problems due to impotence or pe**le dysfunction.
- The presence of anti-s***m antibodies in semen.
- Ovulation problems ,like polycystic o***y syndrome (PCOS)
- Cervical damage that can prevent s***m from entering the uterus.
- Vaginismus in women (involuntary vaginal contractions that disrupt s*x).
5 - Post-IUI care , How ?
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- After the IUI procedure, the woman rests for about an hour in a lying-down position, but after an hour, she can do her daily activities and does not need absolute rest.
- It is recommended to have s*x after the treatment process in the absence of bleeding and spotting. (Increases the fertility chance)
- Avoid using a bathtub or vaginal wash
- Avoid to***co and alcohol.
6 - Artificial Insemination Success Rates ?
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- A pregnancy test can be performed 2 weeks after the s***m transfer.
- The positive pregnancy test indicates that the IUI process is successful.
- The success rate of IUI depends on the causes of infertility in couples.
- In men whose motility of s***m is inadequate,.
- In women whose cervix prevents s***m from entering the uterus, IUI is an ideal way to treat infertility.
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