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Intrauterine insemination (IUI), also known as artificial insemination, is a procedure designed to treat infertility by enhancing the chances of pregnancy. During IUI, specially prepared sperm are placed directly into the uterus, where a baby develops.
The procedure is timed to coincide with ovulation, the release of one or more eggs from the ovaries. The goal is for the sperm and egg to meet in the fallopian tube, which connects the uterus to the ovaries, leading to fertilization and, subsequently, pregnancy.
IUI can be synchronized with a person's natural menstrual cycle, during which one of the two ovaries releases an egg. Alternatively, fertility medications may be used in conjunction with IUI to stimulate the ovaries to produce eggs. The specific approach depends on the underlying causes of infertility.
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) can be beneficial for:
- Couples experience infertility as a result of medical conditions like endometriosis, low sperm count, or compromised sperm quality.
- Couples with unexplained infertility.
- Same-sex female couples using donor sperm.
- Unmarried women seeking to begin a family using donor sperm.
- IUI is a widely used treatment option because it is minimally invasive and more affordable than in vitro fertilization (IVF). Additionally, it can be conveniently performed in our clinic.
Types
Following are the different types of IUI:
- Intracervical insemination
- Intrauterine tuboperitoneal insemination
- Intratubal insemination (also called Fallopian tube sperm perfusion)
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IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele
milan, Italy
- Premier multi-speciality research hospital specialising in molecular medicine, gene therapy, and cardiovascular care.
- Part of Gruppo San Donato (GSD) and affiliated with Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele.
- Treats around 1.5 million patients annually, including many international visitors.
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- Offers advanced services in cardiac surgery, electrophysiology, oncology, urology, gene therapy, plastic surgery, and diagnostic imaging.
- Equipped with state-of-the-art operating theatres, diagnostic labs, and 1,640 patient beds.
- Provides multilingual support, patient-focused care, and on-site pharmacies, labs, and cafeterias.
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Casa di Cura La Madonnina
milan, Italy
- Casa di Cura La Madonnina is a renowned multidisciplinary private clinic in Milan, Italy. It provides premium healthcare services with a focus on advanced diagnostics, personalised care, and surgical excellence. The clinic offers state-of-the-art operating rooms, luxury patient rooms, and an exclusive patient experience for both Italian and international patients. It is recognised for its expertise in fields such as fertility and IVF, cardiology, plastic surgery, and digestive endoscopy.
- It integrates clinical excellence with a high standard of comfort and privacy, making it one of the most prestigious private healthcare institutions in Italy.
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