Things to know before your first IUI

FOR MEN

Men just need to contribute in the treatment with their sperm, which should be really healthy because if the sperms are not healthy, they might need to give them, again and again, to get the healthier sperms for the insemination process. For that, they might need to take some medicines as women. If the sperm count is still low and sperms are non-motile then IUI might not work.

COMPLICATIONS OF IUI

As this is a natural process of placing the prepared sperms into the uterus of the women, there are chances of too many complications in this infertility treatment. The complications vary from infections in the uterus or in the fallopian tubes by the toxins or the bacterial transmission during the transfer of semen sample to multiple pregnancies. This is why precautions should be taken in advance and these type of treatments should be done only after consulting doctors and should be conducted in a reputed clinic which prioritizes the hygiene. And, multiple pregnancies can cause serious health issues as the to be born babies could have a serious risk of being premature.

COST OF IUI INFERTILITY TREATMENT IN INDIA AND SUCCESS RATE
Before choosing any treatment there are several things which should be taken in the count and monetary issue lies on the top of this list. So, in India, Other treatments like IVF are very expensive since it has a higher success rate. But in the present day, IUI is the more popular treatment for infertility and the success rate of this infertility treatment is also quite good and too in the budget. It is safe, cheap and an effective treatment method for infertility. Depending upon from where it has been done the cost differs, one cycle of IUI will cost around Rs.3000. The total treatment would cost you around Rs.6000 to Rs.10000 including the medicines, injections, and tests in some places. But, in the case of the third party sperm donor, the amount may increase.

The success rate for young women is higher as compared to those who are already crossed 35 years of age.IUI success on the first tryor in the first cycle is as follows:

AGE SUCCESS RATE

20-30 years 20%

30-35 years 10-20%

35-40 years 10%

Above 40 years 2-5%

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL IUI

– FIND WAYS TO RELEASE STRESS
There are a lot of sources that show that stress can reduce the chances of conceiving. It could be a toll on women when she is not being able to conceive a baby. Find out ways to release your stress and continue on it regularly. Take long walks, go for a bike ride, or simply start doing yoga.

– Make a routine of eating healthy food and continue on it.

– Stop/Quit smoking and drinking alcohol.

– Limiting caffeine would be a cherry on the top.

– Stay hydrated and free of toxins by drinking a lot of water every day.

– The type of fertility drugs chosen and the timing of taking them is also very important. As sperm washing is an important part of IUI infertility treatment and can also boost the success rate.

– Strenuous activities should be avoided because it can cause uterine contractions and that might interfere with the implantation. Light exercises are preferred such as yoga, swimming, walking, and light aerobics.

All the to-be-parents reading this article make sure you must follow all the above-given details from the working of the IUI treatment to the tips for the success of intrauterine infertility treatment. It is very important to take care of these things in the beginning, if these are not taken into count then you might make it complicated for yourselves.!