What is IUI ?
IUI is a simple, non-invasive treatment for most subfertile couple. It is cost effective treatment therefore be offered as a firs line treatment option. It is also known as Artificial insemination. In this chances of conception can be increased by two fold over the couples baseline chance by depositing sperm directly into the womb at the time of ovulation.
Who Need IUI?
- Couple with unexplained infertility
- Couples with mild male subfertility
- Couples with coital issues
- Couples with chronic anovulatory menstural cycle
- Couples with minimal and Mild endometriosis
- Hostile cervical mucus

Which Couples Should Not go for IUI?
- Tubal blockage
- Moderate to severe endometriosis
- Severe male factor
- Women with reduced ovarian reserve
How is IUI Done?
First tubal status of female should be confirmed. The couple need to report on day-2/3 of menses. The growth of the follicles on the vary is monitored with ultrasound. When the follicle gets mature trigger injection is given to induce rupture of the follicle. IUI is timed to take place 36 hrs after the trigger injection. On the day of planned IUI husband provides a semen sample. The concentrated preparation of motile sperm is extracted from the semen sample in the lab. The sperm preparation is placed in the uterine cavity with a small catheter. IUI is painless procedure, which takes only a few minutes. After procedure patient can do all their normal activity.
Success Rate of IUI?
Success rates of IUI depends on age of female partner, ovarian reserve, duration of subfertility, sperm quality and tubal patency. The success rate is generally around 10-15% per cycle.