IntraUterine Insemination in India

What is Intrauterine Insemination? 

Intrauterine insemination is a highly effective and reliable assisted reproductive technique that is responsible for completing thousands of families every year. Also known as artificial insemination, it involves the introduction of a previously prepared sperm taken from the male partner into the uterus of the female partner on the day of ovulation so as to induce fertilization and achieve pregnancy. The procedure might also involve the use of donor sperm, depending upon the need of the hour and your personal preference. Artificial insemination with donated sperm is carried out in the event of male sterility or of the intended father is suffering from some hereditary disease that you do not wish to pass on to the child
Intrauterine insemination is usually recommended to patients facing infertility challenges like

• Unexplained infertility
• Moderate endometriosis
• Male factor infertility
• Ejaculation disorders
• Cervical anomalies
• Problems with ovulation
• Allergy to semen

Intrauterine insemination is not an option for everyone and there are certain eligibility criteria that are to be fulfilled. The female partner needs to have normal levels of FSH, oestradiol and AMH hormones, as well as a healthy number of anterior follicles. The male partner should have at least 5,00,000 to 1 million healthy sperm

Things you need to know

• The procedure may take about 15 to 20 minutes
• You will be discharged on the same day and do not require to stay overnight.
• Your average length of stay will be anywhere between 5 days to a week, during which you will be required to follow up with your doctor at least twice.

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How to prepare for the treatment? 

• Both you and your partner will be required to undergo some tests for proper evaluation and assessment
• The semen sample of the male partner will be collected and prepared for the procedure
• In the case of artificial insemination with donated sperm, the frozen sperm will be thawed and prepared.
• You will be required to keenly monitor your ovulation with the help of urine ovulation predictor kit. This can also be done with help of a transvaginal ultrasound
• You need to inform your doctor about any medication that you have been taking
• You need to make sure that your doctor is well aware of your medical history

Procedure involved

• You will be required to lay down on the exam table and place your legs on the stirrups to provide better access to the doctor
• A speculum will be introduced into your vagina
• A vial containing the healthy sperm is attached to a catheter, which is introduced into the uterus via the vagina and the cervical opening.
• The sperm is pushed into the uterus and the catheter is removed along with the speculum.

What to expect after the procedure?

• You will not experience any pain or discomfort as the procedure is very simple and does not involve any incision.
• You will be required to lie down still for at least 20 to 30 minutes following surgery
• You may experience slight soreness around the vaginal opening which is normal for a couple of hours following the procedure
• You need to avoid indulging in any rigorous activity for a few days
• The pregnancy test is to be performed after two weeks following the surgery.
• Potential risks that you need to know about
• Spotting or vaginal bleeding