What happens during an IUI?
During the IUI procedure, the doctor slides a thin, flexible tube through your cervix into your uterus. They use a small syringe to insert the sperm through the tube directly into your uterus. Pregnancy happens if sperm fertilizes an egg, and the fertilized egg implants in the lining of your uterus.
Is IUI safe for baby?
Just to give you an idea, the chances of developing an infection in this procedure is only 2\% to 4\%. The chances of any other medical complications or birth defects are also very low in this procedure. Thus, IUI is safe.
How many IUI does it take to get pregnant?
Statistics show that the majority of IUI pregnancies occur in the first three to four cycles of IUI. One study concluded that 88\% of all successful IUIs happen within three cycles and 95\% within four. Another study found that 90\% of IUI pregnancies occur in the first three cycles of IUI.
Who needs IUI?
IUI is recommended for people who have had trouble conceiving a child through natural means. For couples under 35, this means having unprotected sex for up to one year. For couples over 35, you may be a candidate for IUI if you’ve been having unprotected sex for six months.
Why do couples go for IUI?
Young couples are too stressed with work pressures leading to almost no sexual activity in their married lives. IUI works for them as they get results in just two or three cycles,” says Dr Amit Patki of Regenesis , a test-tube baby centre. “Earlier, IUI cases were very rare.
Can I do IUI at home?
IUI is almost always performed by a medical professional. However, that doesn’t mean IUI can’t happen at home. Some trained midwives make house calls for this procedure.
Is IUI painful process?
Does IUI Hurt? The IUI procedure should only take a few minutes and it shouldn’t hurt. Some mild discomfort may occur when the speculum is inserted, or you may experience cramping when the catheter passes through the cervix. The discomfort is temporary and should be gone by the end of the procedure.
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