Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a less invasive form of assisted conception. The treatment can only be performed if the female partner has patent (open and healthy) fallopian tubes, and the male partner has sperm in his ejaculate. The sperm sample is prepared and then inserted into the uterus through a small catheter (a soft, flexible tube).听
If the female partner ovulates, the IUI can be performed in a natural cycle. The female partner would听monitor听her cycle and on the听day听she detects her LH surge she would contact the听centre听and the procedure would be arranged for the following day. The male partner needs to give a sperm sample on the day of the IUI, which is prepared by our embryologists and then the IUI would be completed that day.听
This treatment is recommended for patients and couples where the female needs to boost egg production. The treatment involves injections or tablets from day 2 of the female鈥檚 menstrual听cycle听and monitoring by ultrasound scans. The preparation of the sperm and insemination is the same as in IUI in a Natural Cycle.听
If you have difficulty having sexual intercourse, would prefer a less invasive form of assisted conception treatment, or require treatment with donor sperm then IUI may be suitable for you.听
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