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Intrauterine Insemination is the full form of
IUI. IUI commonly called as artificial
insemination-AI for fertility treatment. IUI is done when man’s sperm count is low or poor in quality or when a woman
with a hostile cervical mucus, Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or unexplained infertility, endometriosis. In some case whose husband is out of
station or not staying together.
IUI Procedure video
Procedure
- The patient gives the semen/sperm specimen
- Specimen is washed and prepared for IUI
- Monitor the woman’s ovulation time
- Inject the best sperm into the uterus with the help
of catheter so that the sperm has little distance to travel towards the
egg
- Make her rest for some time after the injection
Age play a vital role in the process of
fertilization. If IUI is not successful then the next step is to go for IVF-In Vitro Fertilisation.
