Tip to Prepare for IUI Pregnancy- V Conceive

1. Tip to Prepare for IUI Pregnancy- V Conceive Getting ready for an intrauterine insemination (IUI) can be a little daunting, but by following a few simple tips, you'll be on your way to a successful treatment. Introduction IUI pregnancy is a fertility treatment where sperm are placed directly into a women’s uterus, during the natural conception , the sperm travels from vagina through the cervix , into the uterus and up the fallopian tube , when a couple not able to conceive naturally they opt for and IUI treatment where sperm which is either washed or concentrated are placed directly into the uterus , which puts them closer to the egg, the process can increase the likelihood of getting pregnant , specially the couple who are having difficulty in getting pregnant. Previously known as artificial insemination , it is a method used to get a person pregnant by placing a sperm directly into the uterus of the women where the egg has a higher chances of getting fertilised. Why is IUI used? It is a non-invasive and affordable procedure used to get pregnant due to certain reasons such as: • Unexplained infertility This is when you don’t know the cause or any reason that caused the infertility , it may be good or bad but you don’t know about the position. • Low sperm count It is the part of the fertility treatment where , it may tell about your partner’s sperm , whether it is small , weak , slow or oddly shaped , or he doesn’t have much sperm , IUI can help the problem because only high quality sperm is selected and used for the treatment. • Cervical mucus / problem with cervix Your cervix separates your vagina and uterus , mucus produced by your cervix helps sperm travel from your vagina through your uterus and to your fallopian tube , thick mucus can make it hard for the sperm to swim , with the IUI treatment the sperm directly goes into your uterus. • Problems with ejaculation or erections IUI treatment can be used when one partner can’t get or sustain an erection or isn’t able to ejaculate. Scenarios where IUI is not effective • Women with moderate to severe endometriosis • Woman who have both fallopian tubes removed or have both fallopian tubes blocked • Woman with severe fallopian tube disease • Women who have multiple pelvic infections • Men who produce no sperm ( unless the couple wishes to use a sperm donor) How does IUI process work? Before the procedure happens you should take fertility medication that stimulate ovulation ,It is a very simple process of putting the sperm cells directly into the uterus around the time you’re ovulating , helping the sperm get closer to the eggs, this cuts down the time and distance sperm has to travel , making it easier to fertilize your egg. semen is collected from your partner or the donor that you have selected and it goes into the process of sperm washing where the healthy amount of sperm is collected from the semen , then the your doctor puts the sperm right into your uterus , pregnancy happens if the egg gets fertilised and the fertilised egg gets implanted into your uterus lining. It increase your chances of pregnancy but everybody’s body is different so there is no guarantee that IUI will work , but it is one of the best possible options you can take which helps you get pregnant when you’re having difficulty conceiving.

2. Factors that affect the success rate of IUI treatment Fertility Unexplained fertility means that you have a good egg count , a healthy uterus , open fallopian tube and a good sperm count under all normal condition, your success rate if you’re in this category is 7-10% per cycle. A single open fertility tube means you have one blocked one and one unblocked fallopian tube , the success depends on the blockage’s location on the blocked tube and then it is close to the ovary the success rare is 11.7% and it’s closer to uterus it is near 38.1% If there is a male infertility with no severe sperm problems then the procedure enhances the process of natural conception by putting sperm closer to the egg. Age It is a crucial factor determining the success of your pregnancy , under 35 years it’s 13% above 35 it’s 9% and over 40 years it’s 3-7% Timing of the procedure You have to be very sure and clear about the time of your ovulation, the days when you are the most fertile , it plays an important part for you get pregnant because it increases the chances of you conceiving. What to expect during IUI? It may take fertility medications that help make your egg mature and ready to be fertilised , the doctor will do the procedure during the time of ovulation( when your eggs are on release ) , sometimes you’ll be given hormones that triggers ovulation , and get you ready to maximize your chances to get pregnant , then your partner of the sperm donor collects semen and sperm washing is done( where sperm Is collected from the semen ) , during the procedure a thin flexible tube through will enter your cervix into your uterus , pregnancy happens if the sperm fertilised the egg and that fertilised egg gets implanted into your uterus, it only takes 5-10 minutes to do the procedure and it’s not usually painful but some people will experience mild cramping. How long is the IUI process from beginning to end? The IUI treatment is approximately of four weeks around 28 days, from beginning to end , about the same length as your menstrual cycle. Before starting the process , the couple has to go through the examination that includes bloodwork , semen analysis , ultrasound and other diagnostics Some people are given fertility medicine for five days or injectable medication for 2 weeks, increases your chances of ovulation and releasing multiple eggs, not all people require medications. The process only takes few minutes to insert the sperm , you are required to lie down for about 15 minutes afterwards. You can take pregnancy test after two weeks of the procedure. What can you expect after IUI treatment? • The symptoms may include: • Mild cramping • Spotting for one or two days What are the risks? • Infection There is a small risk of infection during the procedure with the instruments are not sterilized nicely but they are very rare • Multiple babies

3. Due to the medication used to induced ovulation there maybe a risk of multiple pregnancy , that is the medication increase the likelihood of getting more than one egg fertilised at the same time • Ovary hyperstimulation It is a condition that occurs when ovaries over respond to fertility medications where a large number of egg may be matured at a time which result in fluid build up in abdomen and some cramping also an enlarged ovary.it can cause the fluid build up in the chest and abdomen , kidney problems, blood clots and twisting of ovary.