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What is intrauterine insemination?

Intrauterine artificial insemination is a kind of assisted reproductive technology, which can achieve the purpose of pregnancy by directly injecting sperm into women's uterus. This technology is widely used in the IVF program to help couples who are naturally difficult to conceive achieve their reproductive aspirations. The following will elaborate on intrauterine artificial insemination from four aspects.

1. The process of intrauterine artificial insemination

Intrauterine insemination is a simple and safe assisted reproductive technology. First, doctors will monitor women's ovulation to ensure that they are inseminated during the ovulation period. The sperm sample is then taken out and processed to improve the chance of pregnancy. Finally, the doctor will use a thin tube to inject the treated sperm directly into the female uterus, helping the sperm get closer to the egg and increasing the chance of pregnancy.

Intrauterine artificial insemination does not require any surgical cutting. The whole process is painless and may be completed in the same day in the hospital. Success rates vary from couple to couple, but typically range from 15% to 25%.

2. Indications of intrauterine artificial insemination

Intrauterine artificial insemination is applicable to the following situations:

• Male sperm has mild abnormalities, such as low sperm motility.
• The female has mild obstruction or abnormal function of fallopian tube.
• Unable to conceive naturally for a long time due to unknown reasons.
• Male or female have reproductive system infection and are not suitable for natural pregnancy.

For these couples, intrauterine artificial insemination is a relatively simple and effective choice, which can help them achieve their reproductive aspirations.

3. Risk of intrauterine insemination

Intrauterine insemination is a relatively safe assisted reproductive technology, but there are still some risks:

• Increased risk of multiple pregnancy: Intrauterine insemination may lead to successful fertilization of multiple eggs, thus increasing the risk of multiple pregnancy.
• Risk of infection: Bacteria or viruses may be introduced during the process of sperm treatment and injection, leading to an increased risk of infection.
• Risk of abortion: Intrauterine insemination does not guarantee successful pregnancy, which may increase the risk of abortion.

Before intrauterine insemination, doctors will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the couple, discuss possible risks and complications, and ensure that the couple understand these risks and make wise decisions.

4. Hospital practice of intrauterine artificial insemination

Intrauterine insemination is a common procedure in many hospitals and assisted reproductive centers. Take a well-known hospital as an example. The hospital has a professional assisted reproduction team. They have rich experience and expertise, and can provide personalized treatment programs for couples.

The hospital is also equipped with the most advanced equipment and laboratory to ensure the quality of sperm samples and the safety of processing. At the same time, the hospital monitors and ensures the success rate and safety of intrauterine artificial insemination through a strict quality control system.

Summary

In a word, intrauterine insemination is a simple and safe assisted reproductive technology, which can help couples who are difficult to conceive naturally to achieve their reproductive aspirations. It is applicable to some sperm or oviduct abnormalities, unexplained infertility and infection. Although it has some risks, these risks can be minimized through professional hospital practice and doctors' assessment. It is very important to choose a regular hospital and a professional team for intrauterine insemination, which will greatly improve the success rate and ensure safety.