TREATMENT

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility technique which is normally applied for a couple that has a sperm amount lower than a standard proposed by World Health Organization (WHO) or a couple that has an ejaculation dysfunction or unexplained fertility problems.

This treatment selects most active and effective sperms and insert sperms directly into the uterus during ovulation period. This is to reduce the selected sperms traveling distance and help increasing pregnancy opportunity.

Patient Instructions before IntrauterineInsemination

1. Husband must not have sexual intercourse or any ejaculation for 3-5 days before IUI appointment date.

2. On IUI appointment date, a husband will have to provide semen sample by masturbation at a clinic sperm collection room one hour and a half before IUI process.

3. Please get enough rest and sleep. Relax and avoid stresses.

4. Please avoid drinking any alcohol or smoking prior to IUI.

5. Please avoid using any fragrance, perfume, spray and cosmetic products including powder on the day of IUI.

Patient Instructions after Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

1. You may eat regular food after the procedure.

2. You can have regular work and normal exercise.

3. You can have sexual intercourse as usual.

4. Please avoid the use of medications that may affect pregnancy such as an acne treatment or medicines, antibiotics and etc. In case you need to use certain medications or have any question, please consult with your doctor first.

5. You may experience a mild to moderate lower abdominal cramping discomfort for 2-3 days, which is similar to abdominal pain during menstruation but possibly more severe. This is normal and has no negative effect towards pregnancy rate. You may take one or two regular strength Paracetamol tablets for discomfort and rest.

6. Driving a car, riding a motorcycle, riding a boat, and flying in an airplane, are considered safe after IUI.

7. In case you receive medication(s) after IUI, you shall continue taking medication(s) as instructed. Do not stop taking medication(s) unless instructed otherwise by your doctor. And please come for your further appointment as scheduled.

8. If you do not have menstruation more than 14 days after IUI, or more than you expected, you shall contact your doctor to have a pregnancy test.

9. If you have abnormal symptoms, such as vaginal spotting or bleeding, or drug allergy. Please contact your doctor for advice immediately.

10. After a positive pregnancy test, you should come for an ultrasound follow-up in order to confirm a normal pregnancy, a number of gestation sac(s) or embryo(s), and a confirmation of fetus heartbeat.

By Assoc.Prof. Matchuporn Sukprasert