IUI Procedure & Infertility Process: A Step-by-Step Guide (1)

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IUI Procedure Infertility Process A
Step-by-Step Guide
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Table of Contents

• What is IUI?
• How successful is IUI?
• What is the difference between IUI and IVF?
• Is IUI or IVF better?
• Is IUI expensive?
• How many days of rest are required after IUI?
• How can I improve the efficiency of my IUI?
• What precautions should be taken before IUI?
• How much does IUI cost in India?
• Is IUI covered by my medical insurance?
• When is the best time to do IVF?

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• It can be very confusing for couples searching
  the internet for all information and questions
  about IUI to simplify the search exercise for
  infertile couples seeking IUI treatment. So,
  let's know all about IUI.

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What is IUI?

• IVF experts explain what is IUI in simple terms.
  The three IUI letters are as follows.
• I-INTRA Intra means inside, as in the body.
• Uterus refers to the uterus.
• I-INSEMINATION Insemination is the transfer of
  male sperm into the female body.
• So, in simple words, IUI means the transfer of a
  man's sperm into a woman's uterus. Many people
  get confused with other medical terms that mean
  the same as IUI and so it is important to know
  that IUI also means the following three.
• Artificial insemination.
• Donor insemination.
• Alternative fertilization.

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• In short, the terms Artificial Insemination,
  Donor Insemination, and Alternative Insemination
  all refer to the same process, i.e., the IUI
  treatment process. You now understand what IUI
  is.
• IVF experts answer some frequently asked
  questions about IUI treatment on the web.

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How successful is IUI?

• The success rate of IUI is around 20 and the
  percentage can vary around 5.
• Given the relatively low success rate of IUI,
  married couples should try at least two cycles of
  IUI before considering other infertility
  treatment options such as IVF.

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What is the difference between IUI and IVF?

• IUI stands for Internal Insemination, while IVF
  stands for External Insemination.
• In the IUI procedure, sperm is injected into the
  uterus to facilitate intrauterine insemination,
  while in the IVF procedure, female eggs are
  fertilized externally in the laboratory with male
  sperm, and the combined embryos are then
  transferred to the uterus.

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Is IUI or IVF better?

• IUI is less expensive, while IVF is more
  effective in terms of pregnancy success.
• IUI is cost-effective, with the procedure costing
  about 5 of the cost of IVF treatment.
• However, the success rate of IVF is approximately
  60 per cycle, while the success rate of IUI is
  approximately 20 per cycle.

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Is IUI expensive?

• IUI treatment is painless, and you won't even
  know you're undergoing a medical procedure.
• To be clear, this is not a surgical procedure
  that requires anesthesia and the entire procedure
  takes about 5 minutes.
• The man's sperm is inserted into the uterus
  through a thin tube and that's it!

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How many days of rest are required after IUI?

• It is recommended that you rest on the day of
  your IUI cycle, but that doesn't mean you can't
  move and stay in bed all day.
• After the IUI procedure, lie on your back for 15
  minutes and avoid strenuous physical activity.
• Take a day off and relax for a while!
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How can I improve the efficiency of my IUI?

• The bottom line is that more IUI cycles make IUI
  more effective and 90 of women conceive after
  three IUI cycles.
• Apart from that, one should lead a healthy
  lifestyle that includes not smoking or drinking
  alcohol, avoiding high-carb diets, avoiding
  strenuous exercise, and taking vitamin D-rich
  foods or supplements.

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What precautions should be taken before IUI?

• Any medical procedure requires certain
  precautions and it is recommended that you follow
  the five precautions listed below before
  undergoing an IUI procedure.
• Quit drinking alcoholic beverages and say no to
  smoking.
• Avoid eating out and eat healthy and nutritious
  home-cooked food instead.
• Limit consumption of caffeinated beverages such
  as soda and coffee.
• Toxins can be washed away with a healthy intake
  of fresh water.
• Avoid strenuous exercise and opt for light
  jogging, walking, or yoga instead.

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How much does IUI cost in India?

• In India, the average cost of an IUI cycle is
  around 15,000 INR.
• Some fertility clinics or IVF hospitals in India
  may charge double the price, but these are
  exceptions.

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Is IUI covered by my medical insurance?

• If you have a medical insurance policy or a
  corporate medical insurance policy, you can claim
  a deduction for IUI treatment as long as it is
  Rs. less than 25,000/-.

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When is the best time to do IVF?

• It is best for IUI when a woman is in her
  twenties. The pregnancy percentage by IUI by age
  group is shown below.
• Pregnancy rate 40 between the ages of 21 and
  24.
• Pregnancy rate 30 between the ages of 25 and
  29.
• Pregnancy rate 25 between the ages of 30 and
  34.
• Pregnancy rate 20 between the ages of 35 and
  39.
• Pregnancy rate 10 between the ages of 40 and
  45.
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