Infertility is a common health problem that can be seen in 1 out of every 10 people or 1 out of every 5 couples today. Eating habits, stress, environmental factors and lifestyle changes are causing infertility rates to increase. Infertility can be caused by both men and women. Therefore, in infertility treatment, both couples undergo detailed examinations and the most appropriate treatment method is determined.
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One of the most commonly used methods, insemination treatment (IUI - Intrauterine Insemination), is a technique that increases the chance of pregnancy by placing quality sperm taken from the prospective father directly into the uterus of the prospective mother.
What is Insemination Treatment?
Insemination treatment is an assisted reproductive method that facilitates fertilization by bypassing factors that may cause infertility in couples.
Healthy sperm cells taken from the prospective father are prepared with special methods in a laboratory environment and placed directly into the uterus of the prospective mother. Fertilization occurs naturally in the uterus, not in a laboratory environment as in the in vitro fertilization method. If there is no serious problem in the female reproductive system and the chance of fertilization is high when the sperm is placed directly into the uterus, insemination treatment may be recommended.
Insemination treatment is one of the most commonly applied infertility treatments due to its advanced and safe technique.
Who Can Get Insemination Treatment?
Insemination treatment is the first step assisted reproductive treatment recommended in some mild infertility cases.
- Men with mild sperm motility or quality problems
- Women with mucus problems in the cervix (conditions that make sperm passage difficult)
- Unexplained infertility cases
- Women with irregular ovulation problems
- Couples who cannot achieve pregnancy naturally due to sexual dysfunction can be considered suitable for insemination treatment.
Insemination treatment may not be effective in cases where the tubes are completely blocked, sperm count is very low or egg reserves are reduced due to advanced age. In such cases, in vitro fertilization treatment may be a more suitable option.
What is the Success Rate of Insemination Treatment?
The chance of pregnancy in a single insemination treatment is approximately 20%. When the treatment is repeated 2-3 times, the success rate can reach 80-90%. Factors such as the mother's age, egg reserve, uterine health and sperm quality directly affect the success rate.
If pregnancy cannot be achieved after 3 inseminations, couples are usually directed to in vitro fertilization treatment.
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How is Insemination Treatment Performed?
Insemination treatment is a planned process carried out in certain stages. The stages of insemination treatment are as follows:
1. Stimulation of Ovaries:
The ovaries of the prospective mother are stimulated with ovulation drugs and mature egg production is ensured.
2. Egg Maturation:
A cracking needle is applied to the developing eggs to make them ready for fertilization.
3. Sperm Preparation:
The sperm sample taken from the prospective father is washed with special laboratory techniques and the highest quality, most mobile sperm are selected.
4. Insemination Procedure:
The selected healthy sperm are injected directly into the prospective mother's uterus with the help of a thin catheter under ultrasound guidance.
5. Pregnancy Test:
A pregnancy test is performed approximately 12-15 days after insemination to check whether the treatment was successful.
Insemination treatment is a painless procedure that is completed in a short time.
How Many Days Does Insemination Treatment Last?
Insemination treatment is usually a 15-day process. The mother-to-be may be called for a check-up 3-4 times for ovarian monitoring and medication. The father-to-be must come to the clinic only once to give a sperm sample. A pregnancy test is performed 12-15 days after insemination.
Things to Consider After Insemination Treatment
Mild groin pain and spotting-like bleeding are considered normal after insemination treatment. However, if there is severe pain or heavy bleeding, a doctor should definitely be consulted.
- It is recommended to rest for the first few days.
- Heavy exercises and strenuous activities should be avoided.
- Comfortable clothes should be preferred.
- Attention should be paid to nutrition, healthy and natural foods should be consumed.
- Smoking and alcohol should not be consumed.
- Stress should be avoided and positive thoughts should be adopted.
