Following are the common questions about IUI:
A. IUI treatment is generally not painful. However, pain is subjective and may vary from one patient to another. Some women may find the procedure uncomfortable where the IUI specialist inserts a speculum. Or, the catheter used during the procedure can cause problems if the cervix is very narrow.
A. The IUI is an outpatient procedure that usually takes 15-20 minutes. However, the complete cycle may take two to three months, depending on the ovulation or medication to stimulate the ovulation. The doctor artificially inseminated the selected sperms directly into the uterus in this procedure. It is an assisted reproductive technology to help a couple become pregnant.
A. IUI is an effective assisted reproductive technology, but one can not quote any specific success rate for the treatment. There are various factors on which the success rate of IUI treatment depends, such as the lifestyle habits, the age of the woman who is undergoing the IUI treatment, and the expertise of the IUI specialist.
A. The average cost of IUI treatment may range from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 15,000. However, this is an average range that may differ from the final cost of the IUI treatment depending upon various factors such as:
A. There are certain things that doctors may advise you to avoid during the IUI treatment to increase the chances of becoming pregnant. Some of them are:
A. No. IUI and IVF are both different assisted reproductive techniques. The key difference between IUI and IVF is that in IUI, fertilization takes place internally. In IUI, the sperm is injected directly into the woman's uterus. On the other hand, fertilization takes place externally in IVF, or outside of the uterus, in a lab.
A. There are some questions you can ask your fertility specialist to understand the treatment better and to prepare for it:
A. If you are experiencing any of the following signs, consult a fertility specialist:
A. There are certain complications and side effects that are involved in the IUI procedure, which you can discuss with your gynecologist before undergoing IUI treatment:
A. The gynecologist recommends a few standard diagnostic tests to start the IUI cycle accordingly in order to increase the chances of conceiving a baby:
A. There are a few diagnostic tests recommended by the IUI specialist to male partner to detect the underlying cause of the problem:
A. IUI is an assisted reproductive technique that helps a couple to become pregnant. In this procedure, a specialist inseminates the collected sperm directly into the uterus to increase the chances of conceiving a baby. It is usually recommended when a couple has been trying for more than a year and is not able to get pregnant naturally. The doctor suggests IUI treatment to help the couple to conceive the child with the help of medical techniques.
A. Yes. Age is an important factor in IUI treatment. It determines the chances of conceiving a baby or becoming pregnant. In addition, as woman ages, the number of eggs in her ovarian reserve becomes lesser and lesser. Therefore, the higher the age is, the lesser are the chances of getting pregnant. Therefore, it is always suggested to consult a gynecologist for assisted reproductive treatments if you are seeking and discuss getting the eggs frozen. According to the IUI experts, women above 35 years may experience complications during treatment.
A. Yes. There are certain dietary and lifestyle changes one should consider if they are undergoing IUI treatment to promote success. Some of the tips you can follow:
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