According to the CDC, roughly one in eight couples under 35 experience some form of fertility issues. This is a rather concerning case for couples worldwide, including in Nepal. The good news here is that we have many options to treat infertility issues. One such method is intrauterine insemination. However, some may wonder, "What is intrauterine insemination?" and "What are IUI success rates in Nepal?"
In this blog, we discuss IUI success rates in Nepal, the factors that affect IUI success rates and more. So, with this in mind, let's get started.
Intrauterine Insemination, also known as IUI, is a form of assisted reproduction technology. It is often considered the first step in infertility treatment by a wide range of couples. Why? In this process, the sperm is directly injected into the uterus of the female patient. IUI is typically timed with the menstrual cycle of the female patient. That said, the specific timing varies depending on the patient's circumstances.
IUI is a good fertility treatment for a wide range of couples. Some of the main types of couples and/ or candidates for whom IUI is ideal are as follows:
These are some of the key types of couples for whom intrauterine insemination (IUI) is ideal. Besides the types mentioned here, there can also be other types of couples for whom the IUI may be ideal. That said, the specifics vary based on individual circumstances.
The IUI process is the process of inserting the sperm directly into the uterus of the female process. That said, the entire process can be divided into four key steps. These steps are as follows:
In this ovarian stimulation phase, you start taking medications to start the egg development. This process starts around two to four days into the monthly cycle. You can take medication for around five to ten days during this process. Furthermore, you should also make multiple visits to the doctor's office to keep track of ovarian development.
During the cycle, the ovulation is triggered by another set of medications. This medicine is taken on the thirteenth day. Furthermore, the IUI is done on the day closest to the ovulation. After triggering the ovulation, the IUI is scheduled twelve to thirty-six hours after the ovulation predictors show positive results.
This is the key step in the process of intrauterine insemination process. In this step, the sperm is washed and drawn into the catheter and vagina. Then, the cervix is cleaned. During this process, the physician also confirms if the sperm to be used is correct, and the catheter is slid through the cervix into the uterus. After the doctors deposit the sperm, they remove the catheter.
You should note that before IUI treatment takes place, the doctors prepare the sperms carefully and are examined for morphology.
In this step of the IUI process, the doctor slides a catheter past the cervix into the uterus. They then inject the sperm into the uterine cavity. Once they inject the sperm, the catheter is removed.
This is a rather simple process that only lasts for a few minutes. Furthermore, it is a relatively painless procedure requiring no form of anesthesia. That said, although it is a relatively painless procedure, you may face some mild cramping near your uterus and stomach area.
The specific success rates for IUI vary depending on several factors. Therefore, getting the specific success rate of IUI is rather hard. At Hardik, the success rate of IUI is between 10% and 20%.
As mentioned, Nepal's IUI success rate varies depending on several factors. Some of these factors are as follows:
Maternity age is one of the key factors that affect the success rates for IUI. The higher the maternal age, the lower the rate of success.
The average success rates based on the age of women are as follows:
Another key factor that affects the success rate of intrauterine insemination is the quality of the sperm. If the sperm quality is high, the success rate of IUI is high as well. At the same time, if the quality of sperm is low, the success rate is low as well.
Intrauterine insemination is often less effective when the fallopian tubes of the female patient are blocked or damaged. Since the IUI relies on the natural movement of sperm towards the egg, any obstruction can hinder the process of IUI.
The success rates for IUI also vary depending on the uterine abnormalities. If the female patient has any form of uterine abnormalities, it can impact the overall success rate of the IUI treatment process.
Another key factor that affects the overall success rates of IUI treatment is the health condition of the female. If the female has medical conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis, it can decrease the success rate of IUI treatment.
Lifestyle is one of the often ignored factors that affect the success rate of intrauterine insemination. If you have an unhealthy lifestyle and indulge too much in junk foods, smoking, and excess alcohol consumption, then there can be adverse effects on intrauterine insemination.
These are just some factors that affect the overall success rates of IUI treatment in Nepal. Besides the ones we mentioned here, several other factors can depend on your circumstances.
Intrauterine insemination, or IUI for short, is a form of assisted reproductive treatment. The couples who choose this treatment can vary depending on the individual circumstances. Furthermore, although IUI treatment is often considered the first line of treatment, it does not have a 100% success rate. However, it does have around 10% to 20% success rates. Additionally, the success rate varies based on many factors as well.
In this blog, we discussed what IUI treatment is, the process of IUI treatment, its success rates, and factors affecting the IUI treatment. We hope you found this helpful. If you want further insights into the various aspects of fertility treatment, check out our other blogs. If you want the best IUI treatment in Nepal, please visit us at Hardik IVF- Trusted IVF Center in Nepal. Thank you for reading till the end.
The success rate of IUI in Nepal on the first try for couples under 35 years is between 10% to 20%.
The pregnancy rate for IUI is around 20%, which is considered decent for this type of treatment.
No, IUI is not 100% successful. The success rate of IUI varies depending on several factors. However, in general, it ranges between 10% and 20%.
Depending on the specifics of the circumstances, it can take anywhere between one and six cycles for IUI to work.
The specific IUI treatment cost in Nepal varies depending on many factors. That said, at Hardik, you can get IUI treatment at the price of around 17,000 NPR. That said, at the time of this writing, there is a 50% discount on all IUI treatments.