Conceiving is a struggle for many. Often it demands medical interference to turn into reality; that is where IVF (In-Vitro Fertilization) and IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) become the ray of hope.
IVF and IUI are quite popular types of infertility treatments, but a lot of people confuse them; thus, this blog establishes a primary difference between the two. So, continue reading.
What is IVF?
IVF, a famous acronym for In-Vitro Fertilization, is a type of ART (assisted reproductive technology) where the eggs and sperm of the couple wishing to conceive are fertilized in a laboratory.
Generally, a woman’s ovary releases one follicle a month. Still, during IVF, they are given a hormonal injection in order to increase follicle production to at least ten a month. After the eggs mature, our best IVF specialist in India retrieves those eggs through a procedure named oocyte retrieval. Finally, the eggs are sent to the laboratory to fertilize with sperm, resulting in embryos that are either inserted into a woman’s uterus or frozen for future decisions.
Who can Benefit from IVF?
Doctors generally recommend IVF for couples who have been trying to conceive for a year or two but are unable to do so due to certain fertility issues. They are.
- Severe endometriosis
- Tubal ligation or scarring resulting in fallopian tube blockage
- Lower sperm count
- Improper ovulation
- Male spouse with a vasectomy history
- Lower egg count or sperm
What is IUI?
One of the artificial insemination procedures, IUI, is an acronym for intrauterine insemination. The procedure involves placing a concentrated or washed sperm directly inside a woman’s uterus during the process of ovulation. It helps the fit sperm to come in close contact with the eggs released by the ovaries.
It basically works by shortening the distance and time a sperm takes to travel to the egg, ultimately increasing the chances of conceiving. Medical professionals prefer to try IUI first before suggesting or trying intense, invasive, and costly treatments. This procedure can be performed with the help of a partner or donor’s sperm. In addition, women may be prescribed some fertility-related medications to make sure that the ovaries release eggs during ovulation.
Who can Benefit from IUI?
Medical professionals recommend IUI to couples in some situations. They are.
- When a female is unable to conceive even after consuming ovulation-inducing medications
- Male sperm abnormalities like motility, concentration, shape, or morphology
- While conceiving with the help of a donor’s sperm
- In case the husband has undergone treatment for medical conditions like testicular cancer or has frozen the sperm
- When a male partner faces difficulty ejaculating
- When females consume hormonal medicines to increase follicle
One thing to note is that IUI is often the first infertility treatment professionals suggest for unexplained infertility, mild male infertility, or mild endometriosis.
Wrapping Up
We hope you have a basic understanding of IUI and IVF by now. In order to understand both these procedures in detail and determine what will work best for you, please consult our infertility specialist in India.
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