IUI IUI stands for intrauterine insemination also known as donor insemination, alternative insemination, or artificial insemination. IUI works by placing sperm directly into your uterus during ovulation, which helps the sperm get closer to your egg. This reduces the time and distance of sperm travel, facilitating fertilization of the egg. This treatment aims to improve the chances of conception by increasing the number of healthy sperm entering the fallopian tubes when a woman is most fertile. The insemination procedure only takes about 5-10 minutes, and you don’t need anaesthesia. It’s quick and is usually not painful, but some people have mild cramping. FAQ Who should consider IUI? An IUI technique can help patients with low sperm counts, poor sperm mobility, unexplained fertility, unfriendly cervical conditions, or ejaculation dysfunction. When is the best time for an IUI? An IUI would be carried out for six hours on either side of ovulation. The IUIs are often carried out between 24 and 48 hours after the hCG injection. When two IUIs are planned, they are typically separated by at least 24 hours. What does an IUI feel like? Most women find that IUI is painless. You may experience mild cramping afterward, but often what you feel is related to ovulation, not IUI. When will I know the results from IUI? A home pregnancy test can determine pregnancy within 2 weeks, and a more accurate blood test within 7 to 12 days.

OVULATION INDUCTION Ovulation induction uses fertility medications to stimulate ovulation in women who have irregular or absent ovulation or increase the number of eggs produced during a cycle, by increasing the opportunity for pregnancy. Treatments include either oral medications or injectable medications. The medicine is taken at the beginning of the menstrual cycle, and the body's reaction is monitored during the menstrual cycle by ultrasound. Ovulation induction is done for a range of medical conditions, but it is most beneficial for individuals who don't naturally ovulate regularly, including those with polycystic ovarian syndrome or other irregular menstrual cycles. To enhance the number of eggs produced each month and hence the likelihood of becoming pregnant, ovulation induction can also be used on women who ovulate frequently. FAQ Who could benefit from ovulation induction? Ovulation induction is a common treatment for women who do not ovulate or who ovulate infrequently. Women with disorders that prevent ovulation, such as PCOS, can also benefit from ovulation induction. How long ovulation induction can be done? Pregnancy might take longer than expected for some people. Your age and the length of your infertility are factors in how long the treatment will last. How is ovulation induction achieved? The medications and doses used to trigger ovulation are personalized for you. When you should start taking medications to stimulate the ovaries will be suggested by your doctor, who will also suggest a regimen of monitoring using ultrasound scans and maybe blood testing.

DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES Doctors evaluate men and women differently to diagnose infertility. Infertility treatment begins with diagnosing the cause of fertility problems. When evaluating factors for female infertility, a complete medical history, and physical examination are done. This helps in determining the right course of action to be taken. Initial infertility diagnosis involves gathering a thorough medical history and doing a physical examination. After that, infertility diagnostic tests will be performed. Common tests include those for hormone levels, blood, and urine. FAQ What is the diagnostic test for infertility? A mid-luteal phase progesterone assay, a semen analysis, and a test for tubal patency, such as a hysterosalpingogram, should be part of the first diagnostic procedures for infertility. Progesterone testing is the most reliable method for determining ovulation. How is infertility diagnosed in a woman? Progesterone levels can be determined with a blood test around day 23 of a woman's menstrual cycle. This test determines whether ovulation has taken place and whether the ovaries are generating this hormone at a typical level. The levels of other hormones that are crucial for fertility may also be measured. How does diagnosis determine the best treatment? Following your evaluation and diagnosis by the fertility specialist, the fertility doctor will go through all the infertility therapies that are available to you and work with you and the rest of the fertility team to create your unique treatment plan.