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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Abroad
Intrauterine Insemination Cost:
{Price estimate above covers doctor fees, legal fees, surrogate work up, antenatal
care, delivery charges, surrogate compensation, egg donor, drugs and consumables,
& IVF costs}
International Destinations: India, Jordan, Mexico, South Korea
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is one of the methods
of assisted reproduction. It is a process by which sperms are deposited by
artificial means into the uterus of the women, at the time of ovulation. The
objective is to get the sperms as close to the ovum (i.e. the human egg) as
possible, and to promote fertilization.

The procedure is also referred to as artificial insemination
(AI) and often is done in conjunction with fertility drugs to promote ovulation.
There are several other techniques of artificial insemination, which include
intra-vaginal insemination (i.e. the sperms are injected into the vagina),
intra-cervical insemination (i.e. the sperms are injected artificially into
the cervix) or intra-tubal insemination (i.e. the sperms are injected directly
into the fallopian tubes). Intrauterine insemination is the most common technique
used to deal with infertility among couples.
There are several international medical
tourism destinations, where this technology is available at a fraction
of the price that is charged in the United States. These destinations include
South Korea in East Asia, India in South East Asia, Jordan and Turkey in West
Asia and Mexico in North America.
When is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Needed?
Intrauterine Insemination is a procedure which is meant to help couples who
suffer from infertility. This technique is helpful when the cause of infertility
is due to one of the following,
- It is used as the first line of treatment for the management of infertility
with unexplained cause or reason.
- When the male counterpart suffers from a low sperm count (i.e. a spermatozoa
count of less than 20 million per milliliter of ejaculate) clinically referred
to as Oligozoospermia, or when the sperms have a poor motility ( i.e. the
sperms are not strong enough to move and reach the ovum for fertilization)
- It may also be used for couples who are unable to have sexual intercourse
due to injury, disability or premature ejaculation.
- Intrauterine insemination is also suggested to women who suffer from mild
form of endometriosis.
- It is also useful for women who don't have a male partner but want to
conceive. In such situations, sperm from a donor is used to undertake the
procedure of intrauterine insemination.
Pregnancy Rates after Intrauterine Insemination (IUI):
Though there are several factors which affect the possibility of a woman
getting pregnant after using the procedure, clinical evidence and statistical
data suggests that the conception rate ranges from 60% to 70% after an average
of six trial cycles. This is a substantially higher than Intravaginal Insemination
and Intracervical insemination techniques.
Intrauterine Insemination: The procedure
The treatment procedure depends upon the nature and cause of the infertility.
The steps mentioned in this section are subjected to change depending upon
the medical and clinical condition of the patient and other parameters,
- In women who may require stimulation of the ovarian follicles, fertility
drugs are prescribed in advance. These fertility drugs stimulate the ovarian
follicles (i.e. the capsules which contain the ovum) and promote the release
of a mature ovum/ egg. Since this process involves stimulation of the ovulation
process, it is referred to as "Stimulated Cycles". Certain women may not
require the support of fertility drugs to promote ovulation. These cycles
are called "Natural cycles or un-stimulated Cycles"
- Intrauterine insemination is done specifically at the time when ovulation
is expected. Though intrauterine insemination is done between the 12th and
the 15th day of a menstrual cycle, the exact time would depend upon when
the ovulation takes place. The physician will use an ultrasound, to capture
images of the ovary or conduct some blood tests to evaluate the ovulation
process. When these investigations indicate that the ovum is ready to be
released, artificial insemination can be done. The women may ovulate naturally
or she may be injected with Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HCG), a hormone
that causes ovulation (i.e. release of the mature ovum from the ovarian
follicle)
- When the woman is ready to ovulate, sperm is collected from the male partner
and is washed to extract the sperms of best quality and motility. This process
is referred to as "sperm wash". In some cases when the sperm quality of
the male partner is not good, the male partner suffers from a genetic disorder,
or the female doesn't have a male partner, sperms from a donor may be used.
- Using a catheter or a tube, the gynecologist will be able to put the sperms
directly into the uterus close to the fallopian tube. This is the simple
procedure of intrauterine insemination.
Intrauterine Insemination (IUI): Preparing for the procedure
Intrauterine insemination as discussed is a simple procedure which can be
done on an out patient basis, without the use of anesthesia. However certain
considerations prior to undertaking the procedure include,
- The male partner is requested to abstain from sexual intercourse or masturbation,
for at least three consecutive days prior to the intrauterine insemination.
The objective is to ensure collection of adequate amount of seminal fluid,
essential for the procedure
- If the female partner is on fertility drugs to stimulate ovulation, it
is essential that she follow up with the gynecologist on regular basis.
It is of utmost importance, that, the insemination should take place at
the same time as that of ovulation, for the procedure to be successful.
Hence, the female partner may be requested to visit the gynecologist on
a regular basis, between the 12th to the 18th day of the cycle.
Intrauterine Insemination: Care after the procedure
Intrauterine insemination is an uncomplicated procedure and doesn't require
any special precautions to be followed after the procedure. In some cases
the gynecologist may advice the woman to take the next day off at work. The
woman is asked to undergo a pregnancy test about two weeks after the procedure.
Limitation of Intrauterine Insemination procedure:
- For the procedure of insemination, the male partner is expected to produce
a fresh sperm sample just prior to the procedure. This could make the male
partner uncomfortable.
- The procedure requires a catheter to be inserted into the uterus, which
can cause cramps or pains similar to menstrual pain.
- In some women, fertility drugs may cause ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome
(OHSS), when the ovaries respond strongly to the drugs and the ovaries increase
in size and cause leakage of fluid into the abdominal cavity, causing the
patient to feel bloated and make the women gain weight.
Intrauterine Insemination in South Korea:
Intrauterine insemination is a simple procedure, which requires substantial
technological and clinical expertise. South Korean hospitals, have recently
upgraded their healthcare infrastructure to cater to the needs of international
patients from around the globe. The country provides medical services at lower
costs and international standards.
Intrauterine Insemination in India:
India has over the past few years, established several medical centers of
international repute to cater to international patients. Though intrauterine
insemination is a relatively simple procedure, these medical services are
available at low cost with success rate equivalent to those in the United
States.
Intrauterine Insemination in Mexico:
The World Health Organization has ranked Mexico, as having the 61st best
healthcare infrastructure, far ahead of some of the surging medical tourism
destinations. Due to its close proximity, Mexican doctors are well acquainted
with the culture and practices in the United States, which is seen by many
medical tourists as an essential aspect of seeking medical care abroad.
Intrauterine Insemination in Turkey:
With steeply increasing flow of medical tourists from around the globe, Turkey
is becoming a nucleus for medical travel care in West Asia. Turkey has leveraged
its qualities, like highly trained professionals, quality standards comparable
to Europe and the US and affordable costs of medical care, to gain rapid growth
in the market of medical tourism.
Intrauterine Insemination in Jordan:
Medical infrastructure in Jordan has gained substantial progress in terms
of quality and range of services. With a strong commitment from the country
administration, to attract international patients, Jordan is experiencing
positive changes in the domain of healthcare. This is attracting several medical
tourists to seek care in the country.
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