WHO IS IUI SUITABLE FOR?
- Unexplained infertility
- Minimal endometriosis
- Cervical infertility: +++
- Mild male infertility
IUI step by step
Our fertility specialist will discuss the decision for the best technique with you and your partner. Ovulation induction is done using oral or injectable medication. The woman’s cycle is monitored to determine the day of ovulation – this is often referred to as ‘cycle tracking’. Once the follicle is mature, ovulation is triggered by an injection of synthetic human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG). The prepared sperm is inserted directly into the uterine cavity using a very thin cathetr.
Possible complications
Apart from mild pain and spotting on the day of an IUI, there are no major complications. Around five to ten percent of the patients have multiple (generally twin) pregnancies.
Sometimes, a patient may respond excessively to medications and produce more eggs, putting her at risk for multiple pregnancies and a condition called Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). If there is a risk of this occurring, your doctor will advise you accordingly and the cycle may be cancelled or converted to an IVF cycle. Infection is a very rare complication.