Intrauterine insemination is a treatment done to facilitate fertilization. In this method, the sperm is placed inside the uterus at the time of ovulation, and it helps the sperms to reach the egg faster. It reduces the traveling time of sperms, and it makes fertilization easier. It is usually done in couples having problems with fertility.
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Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old and trying to conceive. My report showed AMH 162, TSH 2.03 and prolactin 31.50. Can I get pregnant? I am also taking Clomid tablet in the first 4 days of the cycle. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and prolactin levels are fine, but your AMH anti-mullerian hormone value of 1.62 is slightly on the lower side. At the age of 34, if you ovulate properly with good patent fallopian tubes and husband's semen analysis is normal, then... Read Full »
Can IUI be done if the spouse has fever?
Query: Hello doctor, I have IUI tomorrow. I have been given Gonal F 75 mcg injections for egg growth and I am having five eggs of a good size. I got these injections yesterday at 6 p.m. My husband is suffering from a normal viral temperature ranging from 100 to 101 degrees Celsius. He is taking Tazomac 4.5... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We generally avoid IUI (intrauterine insemination) if the male or female partner has fever as it can cause a failure of the procedure. However it is left to the treating doctorto decide on it and go ahead. Since you have already been stimulated, the doctor should deci... Read Full »
Can we opt for IUI or ICSI to conceive?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife and myself have been married for one year and seven months. We started regular coitus about eight months ago for at least two to three times per week. Her cycle occurs every month, but ranges between 26 to 29 days. We are unable to conceive. Her hormonal profile and pelvic US are ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having gone through the reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I feel you and your wife have a good chance of conception with IUI (intrauterine insemination). However, I would like to suggest you get your wife's tubes tested by means of a hystero... Read Full »
I have been diagnosed with asthenozoospermia. Can I still become a father?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32 year old male married for five years. My wife and I are trying for a baby for the last two and a half years with no luck. My wife had gone for an HSG and other tests and her reports are all good. My semen analysis was fine too. We had gone for IUI thrice with no luck. Now, f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As per your report, you have asthenoteratozoospermia. Also, your report shows pus cells. Now, I suggest the following: Get a semen culture done to rule out an infection in the semen which may ... Read Full »
Are there any risks involved with IUI?
Query: Hi doctor, What is IUI? My physician asked us to go for it apart from trying the natural process. Are there any complications involved in it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. IUI is intrauterine insemination. The doctor will place the semen inside your uterine cavity in an artificial way by using a cannula. This technique is called IUI. It is usually done in male factor infertility or cervical factors or when stimulation of follicles h... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant with a single embryo transfer?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 32-year-old female. Both the ovaries are polycystic. My husband is 33 years old and has erection issues. The doctor suggested IUI, but the husband's motile sperm count was only 10 million. The doctor advised going for IVF with ICSI. Can I go for a single embryo transfer? I als... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sperm count of 10 million is more than sufficient for IUI (intrauterine insemination). Please go for IUI, and you have an excellent chance to conceive. So, do not worry. You are around 9 kg overweight (attachments removed to protect patients identity), so pleas... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have recently had a semen analysis in anticipation of doing IVF with my wife. The two parameters showed up as low are the percentage of normal morphology and motility index. I will attach the semen analysis results along with this query. My questions are the following. Am I considered s... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your total motility is normal and the morphology is low. To improve normal morphology, please stay away from heat, chemical, smoking, alcohol and cold compress the testes daily for five minutes. My advice is to take vitamins C, E, B complex, folic acid, zinc and eat more ... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. My height is 5'4" and weight is 70 kg. We have been trying for pregnancy for a year. My husband's reports were all normal. I am having PCOS, but my periods are very regular. I am on Oxetol 300 mg for partial seizure since one year. I am also taking Metformin 500 mg t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Having seen your PCOS reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is suggested that you should opt for controlled ovarian stimulation and intrauterine insemination procedure. It will increase your chance of conception by 20 percent as it would r... Read Full »
What is the success rate of home insemination?
Query: Hello doctor, I would like to know what the best method to be followed to get pregnant is? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen younreports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Infertility may be due to many reasons. Several tests of both partners are done including but not limited to semen analysis, blood tests, ultrasound. Depending on the reports treatment is de... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, We have been trying to conceive for the past one year. But, we are failing due to thyroid and low motility sperm issue. We had a medical test and required your opinion on the report. Please suggest whether we can go IUI or IVF. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your semen analysis report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it is evident that you have astheno-teratozoospermia with chronic bacterial infection and it is the reason for poor motility and increased pus cells. You should ideally be taking a cours... Read Full »