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What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?
When is an insemination required?
Insemination is advised for the following cases or issues:
- When the male patient experiences infertility
- When patient’s circumstances do not allow for sexual activity
- For same-sex couples
- When the female patient’s cervix features may hinder the smooth ascension of sperm (usually it is a narrow cervix or irregularities in the uterine neck.)
IUI Procedure
Semen Collection
The procedure begins with the collection of sperm for injection from the male patient. This can be done at the hospital or at home. In the case of it being done at home, the patient will be given a kit to use. The samples will have to be brought for examination within an hour.
Semen Washing
This is as straightforward as it seems! The human sperm consists of multiple components- all of which is unnecessary for the procedure would be 'washed,' i.e. removed.
Semen Injection
The female patient will now be laid down on the bed and fitted into stirrups to allow the insertion of a catheter. This is done by inserting a speculum into the vagina, and attaching the catheter to a sperm-filled container. This catheter is then inserted into the female patient’s cervix, and once the sperm is injected, all the equipment is removed.