### **intrauterine insemination** Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a procedure that involves placing a man's sperm inside a woman's uterus to facilitate fertility. In this treatment method, an operation is not performed on the female egg, so it is not considered as one of the assisted reproductive methods (ART). Intrauterine insemination is an infertility treatment method that is often chosen by couples who have been trying to conceive for at least a year. The goal of IUI is to increase the number of sperm reaching the fallopian tubes, thus increasing the chances of conception. ### When is it necessary to do IUI? There are many reasons why a couple should undergo IUI. If the man's sperm count and motility are lower than normal or the sperm shape is abnormal, IUI can increase the chances of the sperm meeting the egg. If the cervical mucus is thick and sticky, IUI allows the sperm to pass through the mucus. Choosing this method is possible in the following cases: Unexplained infertility Low sperm count Low sperm motility Ejaculatory dysfunction Using IUI is only a good start for the sperm, but the sperm itself must reach the egg and fertilize it. ### How does the IUI method work? Many doctors encourage women to take medication to stimulate their ovaries to increase egg production and increase their chances of pregnancy. The IUI method is a simple procedure and can be used even in women who do not take medication to improve their egg production. In this method, ultrasound is used to monitor the size of the follicles (which grow in the eggs) and HCG hormone is used to stimulate the release of eggs from the follicles. The semen sample is also washed in the laboratory to separate the sperm from it. Then a catheter is used to inject sperm directly into the uterus. This process maximizes the number of sperm cells that are placed in the uterus, thus increasing the probability of pregnancy. Applying the IUI method is not time-consuming and involves minimal discomfort. In the next step, you should wait for the signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Performing IUI is not painful, but the passage of the catheter through the cervix may cause some pain and cramping, which of course is temporary and will disappear when the procedure is over. ### Success rate of IUI method Women under 35 usually have a higher success rate than women over 35, but the average success rate for IUI is 10 to 20 percent per cycle. In IUI, like other artificial insemination methods, the success rate depends primarily on the health of the sperm and egg. ### After IUI If the catheter has scratched the cervix, you may have some spotting after the operation. Don't worry because it will stop in no time. Be sure to let your doctor know if you need to follow special instructions.

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