Most of the time women who do not release an egg regularly ovulate can become pregnant through intercourse. Sometimes, IUI may be helpful. The sperm may be thawed later and used for IUI. This is called donor insemination DI. DI is done when the male partner has no sperm or when the sperm quality is so low that his sperm cannot be used for conception, and in vitro fertilization is not an option.
DI can also be used if the man has certain genetic diseases that he does not want to pass on to his children.
Single women or lesbian couples who want to have a baby may also consider DI. The sperm needed for IUI can be collected in several ways. Sperm can also be collected during sex in a special condom that the doctor provides. If a man has retrograde ejaculation, the sperm can be retrieved in the laboratory from urine he has collected. Men who have a difficult time with erection or ejaculation despite using medications, as well as men with a spinal cord injury, may be able to produce a sperm sample with the help of vibratory stimulation or electroejaculation.
After the procedure, you will be asked to remain lying on your back for a few minutes. This entire procedure may cause minimal discomfort and is completed in a short time. IUI is relatively safe and is not associated with serious complications; however, certain risks may occur such as infection and vaginal bleeding due to the placement of the catheter inside the uterus. IUI by itself may not be associated with a risk of multiple pregnancies. However, when coupled with ovulation inducing medication, you are at a higher risk of multiple pregnancies.
A thin, flexible tube called a catheter is then placed inside the vagina and guided into the womb. The sperm sample is then passed through the catheter and into the womb. The process usually takes no more than 10 minutes. You should be able to go home after a short rest. Frozen sperm from a donor can also be used for IUI, regardless of whether you are single or in a partnership, gay or straight. All licensed fertility clinics in the UK are required to screen donor sperm for infections and inherited diseases.
Some infections take a while to show, so the sperm will be frozen for 6 months to allow time for infections, such as HIV, to be detected. The sperm is frozen whether it's from someone you know, or from a registered and licensed sperm bank. Choosing to use donated sperm can be a difficult decision, and you should be offered counselling before you go ahead. There are many different factors involved, so it's best to talk to your fertility team about your individual chances of success.
Some women have mild cramps similar to period pains, but otherwise the risks involved with IUI are minimal. You may have some light spotting for a day or two after the procedure. Wait two weeks before taking an at-home pregnancy test. Testing too soon could produce a result that is:. Your doctor may instruct you to return about two weeks after your home kit results for a blood test, which is more sensitive in detecting pregnancy hormones after fertilization.
If you don't become pregnant, you might try IUI again before moving on to other fertility treatments. Often, the same therapy is used for three to six months to maximize chances of pregnancy. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
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