Intrauterine
insemination is an assisted reproductive technique
by which washed and processed sperms will
be inseminated into uterine cavity at the
time of ovulation.
Indications
Male
factor – Decreased Sperm Count and Motility
Female factor –
Endometriosis
Unexplained Infertility
Retrograde ejaculation
Donor sperm Insemination
in Azoospermia
Procedure
Female partner
will be given oral drugs(eg. Clomephene) or
Injections(Gonadotrpins) to stimulate the
ovaries to produce good number of eggs.
Development of
eggs in Ovaries will be monitored by Ultrasonography
which is known as Follicular study
When the eggs have
acquired sufficient size(more than 18mm) along
with properly developed endometrium(more than
8mm) HCG injection will be given to rupture
the follicle.
Semen is collected,
washed with media and then processed in the
incubator and the activated sperms will be
injected into the uterine cavity with specially
made catheter once or twice.