IUI

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment in which sperm are inserted directly into the uterus through a catheter. The aim of this treatment is to increase the number of sperm entering the fallopian tubes, thereby increasing the chances of pregnancy. It is used in couples suffering from unexplained infertility, minimal male infertility or ejaculation disorder, as well as in women with problems with cervical mucus or cervical scar tissue due to previous procedures or endometriosis.

How is IUI performed?
This is a relatively simple assisted reproduction technique with two important steps before the actual fertilization. First, we subject the expectant mother to treatment with ovulation-stimulating drugs to stimulate the development of multiple eggs. It is closely monitored to determine when the eggs are mature and the IUI procedure is timed to coincide with the ovulation period.

The hopeful father's sperm is collected and "washed," or separated, using a buffered medium. This helps us recover normal, highly motile sperm and concentrate them into a small volume.

When the time comes, the treated sperm is injected directly into the uterus via a catheter. This maximizes the number of sperm placed in the uterus, thereby increasing the chance of conception.

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