💠 IUI – When a Gentle Push Makes All the Difference

1. Not every fertility case needs a complex, high-tech solution.
2. Sometimes, all it takes… is a timely and well-guided step forward.
3. That’s what IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) is all about.

🧬 What is IUI?

IUI is a simple, non-surgical fertility procedure where specially prepared sperm are placed directly into the uterus around the time of ovulation — giving them a better chance to reach the egg.

1. It’s quick.
2. It’s gentle.
3. It’s hopeful.

👩‍⚕️ When do we consider IUI?

✅ Mild male factor infertility (slightly low count or motility)

✅ Ovulation disorders or irregular cycles

✅ Cervical mucus issues

✅ Mild PCOS

✅ Unexplained infertility

✅ Use of frozen or donor sperm

🚫 When is IUI not recommended?

❌ Blocked fallopian tubes

❌ Severe sperm abnormalities

❌ Advanced endometriosis

❌ Poor ovarian reserve or age >38

❌ Failure of 3 or more IUI cycles

In such cases, IVF or ICSI might offer better outcomes.

📈 Success Rates

• On average: 10–20% per cycle
• May reach 25–30% with proper ovulation induction
• Cumulative success increases over 2–3 cycles
• Best outcomes in women under 35

🔍 How is it done?

• Ovulation tracking (naturally or with stimulation)
• Sperm preparation – selecting the best quality sperm
• Insertion via a soft catheter into the uterus
• Luteal phase support with progesterone
• Pregnancy test after 2 weeks
• The entire process is done in-clinic and takes just minutes — without anesthesia.

💬 A real-world story:

• A 29-year-old woman with 2 years of infertility and borderline sperm motility.
• We stimulated her ovulation with Letrozole, timed the insemination precisely, and performed IUI.
• Today, she's expecting — naturally, gently, and joyfully.
• Not every couple needs IVF.
• But every couple deserves the right assessment and the right plan.

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