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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) | Dr. Manasi Thakur – Zenith Hospital, Nagpur
When is IUI Recommended?
At Zenith Hospital, Nagpur, Dr. Manasi Thakur may suggest IUI in the following cases:
Donor sperm – For women who require donor sperm to conceive.
Unexplained infertility – Often the first treatment choice, usually combined with ovulation-inducing medications.
Endometriosis-related infertility – Helps improve chances of conception.
Mild male factor infertility – Including low sperm count or reduced motility.
Cervical factor infertility – Where cervical mucus may hinder sperm movement.
Ovulatory factor infertility – For women with irregular or absent ovulation.
Semen allergy – Rare, but IUI can be helpful if a woman is allergic to proteins in semen.
What is IUI?
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a common fertility treatment used to help couples or individuals struggling with infertility. In this procedure, sperm is placed directly into the uterus using a thin, flexible catheter, timed around ovulation—when one or more eggs are released. This increases the chances of the sperm meeting the egg for fertilization.
Risks Associated with IUI
IUI is considered a safe and simple procedure, but like any medical treatment, there are some potential risks:
Infection risk – Rare, but there’s a slight chance of infection after the procedure.
Spotting or bleeding – Sometimes, placing the catheter may cause mild vaginal bleeding, which usually doesn’t affect pregnancy chances.
Multiple pregnancy – When IUI is combined with ovulation-inducing medications, the risk of twins or higher-order pregnancies increases.