Many couples having fertility problems have turned to specialists to find solutions in order to have a baby. One of these solutions is intrauterine Insemination. IUI success rates vary on several factors, so some people have better chances than others.
IUI is when a doctor inserts a man's sperm directly into the woman's uterus with the hopes of giving the sperm a better chance to fertilize the egg. With IUI, the sperm is separated from the semen in a lab and only the sperm is inserted into the vagina.
Problems IUI Can Help With
Intrauterine insemination will not help with all fertility problems, only with simpler problems that are more associated with the functionalities of getting pregnant. One of the most common problems associated with infertility is impotence, which is when the man is incapable of ejaculating in his wife. IUI is the simplest fix to this problem because a syringe is used to insert the semen, which works just the same as a penis. Another common issue that prevents pregnancy is when the woman has a hostile cervix that prevents the sperm from being able to make it all the way to the uterus. IUI injects the sperm directly into the uterus so there is no possibility of this issue interfering. Some men also develop antibodies to their own sperm, so not all of them are still good. In the lab they can separate the good from the damaged, and only the good ones are inserted.
Success rates can vary depending on the circumstances, but it is most likely to be a success when the man still has a normal sperm count. Before understanding the statistics about success with intrauterine insemination, the statistics of natural pregnancies is important. Naturally, the success rate of pregnancy is between 15% and 20% during each cycle. For women over the age of 35 however, getting pregnant proves more difficult. With IUI the chance of success is up to 15% after one cycle, but after 4 cycles the success rate is around 50%. If after the fourth cycle there has still been no success, it is most likely this will not work and it may be time to look into other options.
IUI success rates really depend on each couple's circumstances. Certain issues are better fixed with IUI than others, so it is important to consult with a fertilization specialist who can diagnose the problem, and direct you to the best possible solution.
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