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IUI or IVF? What to Consider

When a couple visits a fertility doctor and begins exploring possible treatments, questions about intrauterine insemination (IUI) vs. in vitro fertilization (IVF) often come up.

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A Turkey Baster

a blog by Michelle Ottey, PhD, Laboratory Director for Fairfax Cryobank, June 18, 2013

A turkey baster, really?

I get a lot of questions about the “turkey baster” option for home insemination. It is important to keep in mind that an insemination is a medical procedure; therefore it should be done either by a doctor or under their supervision/direction.

Your doctor will talk to you about your options for insemination. Artificial insemination can be either intrauterine insemination (IUI) or intracervical insemination (ICI).

Is At-Home Insemination Safe?

a blog by Kim Griffiths, February 18, 2013

At-home insemination is a method of vaginal insemination used by couples who are having trouble trying to conceive as a result of male factor infertility, or by couples using donor sperm. It is a common practice amongst lesbian couples, but what seems like a practical and low-cost fertility treatment comes with some risks and disadvantages compared to intrauterine insemination (IUI) at a fertility clinic.

Pennsylvania Women's Health Company Says 'The Stork' Is The First Step in Trying to Conceive

January 18, 2013

Introduced in December 2011 by Rinovum Women's Health, The Stork is a device meant for couples to safely perform insemination in the privacy of their own homes. Pittsburgh Inventor and CEO, Stephen Bollinger, says the technique allows for a high concentration of semen to be delivered just outside the opening of the uterus. The product is not yet approved by the FDA.

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When to Cancel Your IUI Cycle

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that involves frequent monitoring of hormone levels and follicle growth throughout the cycle. However, it is not as controlled as more advanced reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF), therefore patients must be informed and responsible when pursuing IUI. They should understand the risks and know when it is appropriate to cancel an IUI cycle.

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Look to the Past for Cheaper IVF Alternatives

Ob.Gyn.News,  Aug 1, 2012

Given the state of the economy, lower cost alternatives to in vitro fertilization appear to be gaining favor, spurring a look back into history at the potential for superovulation and intrauterine insemination to achieve pregnancy in infertile couples.

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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Artificial insemination (AI) is the least complex of the assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and is often tried as a first treatment in uncomplicated cases of infertility. Artificial insemination involves preparing and delivering sperm so that a highly concentrated amount of active, motile sperm are placed directly into the cervix (intra-cervical insemination) or into the uterus (intrauterine insemination). The standard artificial insemination procedure practiced in most fertility clinics is intrauterine insemination (IUI).

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Sextuplets Born in Texas after IUI, Fertility Drugs

,  April 25, 2012

A 28-year-old Houston woman, Lauren Perkins, gave birth to sextuplets, three girls and three boys, at Texas Children Hospital Monday. Both mother and babies are in stable condition. The babies were born premature by a scheduled C-section after just 30 weeks of pregnancy and are underweight. All babies weighed between 1lb and 2lbs. The couple conceived the sextuplets after an 18-month wait for a child, using ovulation induction with intrauterine insemination.

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The IUI Cycle

Doctors often recommend intrauterine insemination (IUI) for couples with unexplained infertility or mild male-factor infertility. Doctors generally suggest IUI for women who are younger than 43, except for those with:

  • Blocked fallopian tubes
  • Severe fallopian tube damage
  • Very poor egg quality
  • Menopause
  • Male partners who have severe infertility, such as total motile sperm count less than 5 million

Getting Ready for the Cycle

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How Is My IUI Cycle Progressing?

An intrauterine insemination (IUI) is quick, taking about five to 10 minutes. In most instances the IUI is pretty painless, potentially causing mild cramping, but it generally doesn’t hurt any more than a Pap smear. (In some instances, women find the cramping can be severe.)

Immediately after the procedure, the woman lies on her back for approximately 20 minutes. Then, even though potentially a life-altering event has occurred, she can get dressed and get back to her routine. Some doctors suggest taking it a bit easy for the rest of the day.

Monitoring for Infection

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