IUI Procedure

STEP 1– once the woman develops a mature follicle as seen on a scan with adequate endometrial thickness of the uterus, a trigger injection (usually HCG) is given and IUI is scheduled approximately around 36 hours after the trigger injection.

STEP 2. The semen sample is collected by masturbation after a minimum of 2-3 days abstinence .The semen sample is processed in andrology lab either by double density method or swim-up method and a final pellet of 0.4 to 0.5 ml is prepared.

STEP 3. After placing the female partner in lithotomy position , the processed semen sample is placed inside the uterus with the help of a sterile catheter under ultrasound guidance.

STEP 4. The couple is asked to have intercourse for a day or 2 after the procedure. Progesterone medication is prescribed to the woman to support the luteal phase and the woman is asked to do a home pregnancy test 15 days after the procedure.

Success rate in IUI – IUI carries a success rate of 15-20 % per cycle under favorable conditions.

IUI – D (donor)

IUI – D (donor) – is an ART (artificial reproductive technique) procedure where in the sperm of an anonymous donor is used for IUI .

For who? –male partner with no sperm count (azoospermia) or very poor sperm parameters  which is not treatable or does not respond to  medication or surgery.

Frozen Donor sperm samples are obtained  only from  recognized sperm banks  across India. Cultural and physical characteristics of the couple are matched with those of the sperm donor before the procedure and  the ICMR  guidelines are followed  strictly.