IUI & IVF
PROMOTING FEMALE HEALTH AT EVERY STAGE
We care for your baby with IUI & IVF
At Mahalakshmi Women’s Specialty Clinic, we understand the emotional and physical challenges that come with fertility issues, and we are here to provide compassionate care and advanced fertility treatments like Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Our goal is to help you achieve your dream of becoming a parent by offering personalized and effective treatments tailored to your specific needs.
We care for your baby with IUI & IVF
PROMOTING FEMALE HEALTH AT EVERY STAGE
At Mahalakshmi Women’s Specialty Clinic, we understand the emotional and physical challenges that come with fertility issues, and we are here to provide compassionate care and advanced fertility treatments like Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Our goal is to help you achieve your dream of becoming a parent by offering personalized and effective treatments tailored to your specific needs.
IUI vs. IVF: Understanding Fertility Treatments
Both Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) and In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) are fertility treatments that help couples conceive. The right choice depends on the cause of infertility, age, and medical history.
IUI is a procedure where washed and concentrated sperm is directly inserted into the woman’s uterus to improve the chances of fertilization.
- Unexplained Infertility
- Mild Male Infertility (Low sperm count or motility)
- Cervical Mucus Issues (Hostile environment for sperm)
- Ovulation Disorders (PCOS, Irregular Periods)
- Ovulation-stimulating medication may be given.
- During ovulation, healthy sperm is placed directly into the uterus using a catheter.
- Sperm travels to meet the egg for natural fertilization.
IVF is a more complex and effective procedure where eggs are retrieved, fertilized with sperm in a lab, and the resulting embryo is transferred into the uterus.
- Blocked Fallopian Tubes
- Severe Male Infertility (Very low sperm count/motility)
- Endometriosis & PCOS
- Failed IUI Attempts
- Unexplained Infertility
- Genetic Disorders (PGT screening available)
Ovarian Stimulation – Hormonal injections to produce multiple eggs.
Egg Retrieval – Eggs are collected using a minor surgical procedure.
Fertilization in Lab – Sperm is introduced to eggs in a controlled lab environment.
Embryo Transfer – A healthy embryo is placed in the uterus.
Pregnancy Test – After 10-14 days, a blood test confirms pregnancy.
- Try IUI first if you have mild infertility or are under 35 years old.
- Go for IVF if IUI has failed or if there are severe fertility issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What area of IUF & IVF you treat?
For women with irregular ovulation or anovulation (lack of ovulation), IUI or IVF, often combined with fertility medications, can stimulate ovulation.
What are the risks and side effects of treatment?
The use of fertility medications during IUI increases the chances of multiple eggs being released, leading to multiple pregnancies.
The process of inserting the sperm sample into the uterus can sometimes lead to an infection.
what is the recovery time?
IUI is a relatively quick procedure, usually lasting 15-30 minutes.
Most women experience full recovery within 1-2 days after IUI.
How will I feel after treatment?
It’s common to experience mild cramping after the IUI procedure. This is usually due to the catheter being inserted into the uterus, but it generally resolves within a few hours.