Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Intrauterine insemination treatment in Coimbatore is a popular and effective fertility procedure for couples trying to conceive. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves placing “washed” sperm directly into the uterus through a catheter. The male partner provides a semen sample through masturbation, and the sperm is carefully separated from the seminal plasma, white blood cells, prostaglandins, and other unwanted substances that are filtered out during natural intercourse. A tube with a needle attached that contains the cleaned sperm is sent through the cervix and into the uterus during the process, which also involves inserting a speculum into the woman's vagina. The speculum and catheter are taken out, and the "prepared semen" is injected.

prerequisites for IUI

Atleast one tube which is open / patent
Ovulation by ultrasound scan
Good sperm count / motility
Good endometrial lining

Is IUI painful?

The procedure is minimally invasive and may cause slight discomfort, particularly when the catheter is passed through the cervix. Many patients compare the discomfort to that of a Pap smear.

Success with IUI

It is important to note that success may not happen on the first attempt. Most fertility specialists recommend undergoing a few cycles of IUI to increase the chances of pregnancy. In some cases, doing two inseminations back-to-back may further enhance success rates.

How Soon After IUI Can You Get a Pregnancy Test?

To give the fertilization proper time, you should wait two weeks following the surgery before getting a pregnancy test.

What is IVF?

In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is another fertility treatment where sperm and eggs are fused outside the body to create embryos, which are then placed in the uterus. While both IVF and IUI are effective, intrauterine insemination treatment in Coimbatore is often chosen as a less invasive first step in the fertility journey.

When and where are the sperm collected?

Sperm can be collected at home or in the hospital. If collected at home, the sample must reach the hospital or laboratory within an hour. Most fertility centers offering IUI treatment in Coimbatore provide special rooms for semen collection for added privacy and comfort.

Does sperm need to be prepared before IUI?

Yes. Preparation takes approximately an hour. Insemination should occur shortly after the sperm has been prepared.

Process of IUI Treatment

Semen Collection: The male partner provides a semen sample.
Semen Analysis: The sperm is evaluated for count and motility.
Semen Preparation/Wash: The sample is processed to isolate motile sperm and remove unwanted components.
Post-Preparation Analysis: The prepared semen is analyzed to ensure quality.
Sample Loading: The washed sperm is loaded into a catheter.
IUI Procedure: The sperm is introduced into the uterus.

Why semen sample is prepared ?

Preparation enhances the quality of the sperm and improves the chances of conception by:

Fertilization

Preparation enhances the quality of the sperm and improves the chances of conception by:

To capacitate the sperm and make it hyper motile
To remove the seminal plasma from sperms which contains prostagladins
Selection of motile sperms
To remove lymphocytes, cytokines, infectious substances from the semen sample
To reduce reactive oxygen species numbers
To remove non motile sperms
To process highly viscous sample