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How Do Artificial Insemination And IUI Work?

My husband and I have 4 children and have been trying for a fifth. We are at a fertility clinic and i have been monitored all cycle and had my surge yesturday so we went in today for the iui and we were told that his sperm being injected was only 1 million and they like to see at least 5 million. He was rushed and uncomfotable when producing the sample. Could this have anything to do with it? We go back tomorrow for a second iui to hopefully add to the sperm inserted today.
Mon, 8 Feb 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilization. The main aim of IUI is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes, which would increase the chance of fertilization.
Before IUI procedure, ovulation stimulating medications are used, in which there is monitoring to determine when the eggs are mature. The IUI procedure will then be performed around the time of ovulation, typically about 24-36 hours after the surge in LH hormone that indicates ovulation will occur soon.
The semen sample will be washed in the lab to separate sperms from the seminal fluid. A catheter will then be used to insert the sperm directly into the uterus. The process may be repeated if the sperm count is low, thus increasing the possibility of conception. The next step is to watch for signs and symptoms of pregnancy.
Kindly follow the process as advised.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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How Do Artificial Insemination And IUI Work?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman’s uterus to facilitate fertilization. The main aim of IUI is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes, which would increase the chance of fertilization. Before IUI procedure, ovulation stimulating medications are used, in which there is monitoring to determine when the eggs are mature. The IUI procedure will then be performed around the time of ovulation, typically about 24-36 hours after the surge in LH hormone that indicates ovulation will occur soon. The semen sample will be washed in the lab to separate sperms from the seminal fluid. A catheter will then be used to insert the sperm directly into the uterus. The process may be repeated if the sperm count is low, thus increasing the possibility of conception. The next step is to watch for signs and symptoms of pregnancy. Kindly follow the process as advised. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.