At Alcove Fertility Center, we offer artificial insemination and intrauterine insemination (IUI) as fertility treatment options for patients who are trying to get pregnant.
Artificial insemination involves the placement of sperm directly into the uterus or cervix in order to increase the chances of fertilization. This procedure can be done using the patient’s own sperm, or donor sperm, depending on the specific fertility issue being addressed.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a type of artificial insemination in which the sperm are placed directly into the uterus. This procedure is typically recommended for patients with fertility issues such as cervical mucus issues, ovulation disfunction, and mild – moderate male factor infertility.
Both artificial insemination and IUI are generally considered to be safe and effective fertility treatments, with success rates that vary depending on the specific fertility issue being addressed. If you are considering artificial insemination or IUI as a fertility treatment option, it’s a good idea to speak with a us to determine the best course of action for your individual needs.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are two fertility treatments that are used to help individuals and couples get pregnant. However, they work in different ways and are typically recommended for different fertility issues.
IUI is a fertility treatment in which sperm are placed directly into the uterus in order to increase the chances of fertilization. This procedure is typically recommended for patients with fertility issues such as cervical mucus issues, ovulation disfunction, and mild – moderate male factor infertility.
IVF, on the other hand, is a more advanced fertility treatment that involves retrieving eggs from the ovaries, fertilizing them with sperm in a laboratory setting, and then transferring the resulting embryos back into the uterus. This procedure is typically recommended for patients with more complex fertility issues, such as blocked fallopian tubes or advanced maternal age.
Both IUI and IVF can be effective fertility treatments, but their success rates can vary depending on the specific fertility issue being addressed. If you are considering fertility treatment, it’s a good idea to speak with a reproductive healthcare provider to determine the best course of action for your individual needs.
IUI treatment can be performed in a couple of different ways.
- Natural cycle: This option does not involve any medication and works with the woman’s natural menstrual cycle.
- Ovulation induction: This option involves the use of medication to stimulate the ovaries and cause or regulate ovulation.
The semen sample is analyzed and washed to concentrate the motile sperm. The final prepared sample is used for insemination where it is gently inserted into the uterine cavity.
An IUI procedure is usually not painful, some discomfort like mild cramping may be experienced therafter. Please contact the center for post-procedure support.
If you or your partner has been diagnosed with unexplained infertility, hostile cervical mucus, minor sperm abnormalities, IUI is sometimes a successful option.
It can also be used when semen has been frozen due to a husband’s absence or before chemotherapy or radiotherapy.
It is more beneficial in women who are not of an advanced maternal age.
Artificial insemination is also used when couples need to use a sperm donor. Donor sperm may be recommended when the male partner has problems with sperm quality or production, including when the sperm is of very poor quality, or if there is a high risk of passing on a genetic disease.
Artificial insemination using a sperm donor is also an option for single women not advanced in maternal age, or same sex couples.