Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)
IUI involves inseminating a prepared semen sample into the uterus to coincide with ovulation. The procedure is usually carried out in conjunction with a course of ovarian stimulation. Ovulation would be controlled with Suprecur and ovarian stimulation would be carried out using gonadotrophons (FSH). The aim of treatment is to stimulate the ovaries to produce two or three follicles instead of the usual one.
The treatment involves a course of daily injections and regular ultrasound examinations to monitor follicular growth.This should increase the chance of sperm fertilising an egg and achieving a pregnancy.
You may be recommended treatment for IUI for a number of reasons:
1. Unexplained infertility
2. Male factor infertility
3. Donor insemination
If IUI is unsuccessful, you may be advised to proceed to IVF. You would not normally be advised to have more than three attempts at IUI before proceeding to IVF. IVF provides important diagnostic information in that it clearly demonstrates whether fertilisation can be achieved between sperm and egg. It also gives insight into the egg and embryo quality.
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