IUI - INTRA UTERINE INSEMINATION

This in an office procedure which involves placing "washed" sperms into the womb, with a small plastic tube called catheter. Sperms are taken from the husband. If required frozen donor sperms can be used, depending upon patient's situation and also needs written consent. The sperms are washed several times to remove substances that can cause cramping or shock. Once the semen is washed and good motile sperms are separated, it is transferred to the womb of patient with catheter to achieve best chance of pregnancy. This procedure is preceded by ovulation monitoring. There are different methods of processing the semen and the cost of each process may be different.

We have excellent results of IUI the success rate for pregnancy ranges between 15-20% .

Advantages of IUI
  • Minimally invasive
  • Less financial commitment
  • Less time consuming
Disadvantages of IUI
  • Results are only 10-20 % and time may be lost
  • Risk of multiple pregnancies
  • Tubes must be unobstructed