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What Is IUI in Antalya?

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) in Antalya is the procedure in which a large number of concentrated sperm from the male partner, prepared through special washing and preparation processes in the laboratory, are placed directly into the uterus using a thin cannula. Because it is simpler and less costly than IVF treatment, IUI is a method frequently used in infertility treatment and has been widely applied for years. The goal of IUI is to increase the chance of pregnancy by increasing the concentration of normally shaped, fast-moving sperm placed near the egg. This procedure can be performed within a woman's normal menstrual cycles without any medication in women who menstruate regularly, but it is most often performed following medication given to stimulate the ovaries. Oral tablets or injectable hormonal medications are used for the purpose of stimulating egg development.

Who Is IUI Performed For?

IUI treatment is suitable for couples who have not achieved pregnancy through natural means but are considered for an intermediate method before moving on to IVF treatment. The following situations are among the main answers to the question of who IUI is performed for:

Unexplained infertility
Mild to moderate male-factor infertility
Ovulation irregularities
Mild endometriosis
Vaginismus (tightening during intercourse)
Sperm passage problems due to cervical narrowing
Ejaculation problems or retrograde ejaculation in men

In these groups, IUI treatment stands out as a safe method that increases the chance of pregnancy.

When Is IUI Performed?

The question of when IUI is performed is closely related to the woman's ovulation cycle. If ovulation treatment (ovulation induction) has been applied, the IUI procedure is performed approximately 36 hours after the trigger shot that induces ovulation. This timing ensures that the sperm and egg meet under the most favorable conditions. In IUI procedures performed with a natural cycle, insemination is carried out immediately after ovulation is naturally detected. You can watch our video below to learn more about IUI.

How Long Does IUI Treatment Take?

The duration of IUI treatment varies from person to person but generally lasts between 10 and 14 days. The process works as follows:

Treatment begins on day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle.
Medications (tablets or injections) are used to stimulate the ovaries.
Follicle development is monitored with ultrasonography.
Once the egg reaches a sufficient size, a trigger shot is given to induce ovulation.
The insemination procedure is performed 36 hours after the injection.

The procedure itself takes only a few minutes and is usually painless. For couples wondering how many days IUI treatment takes, an average planning period of about 2 weeks is generally sufficient.

Is There an Age Limit for IUI?

The age limit for IUI is directly related to the woman's fertility capacity. IUI is generally not recommended in women over 40, since egg quality and reserve decline significantly at this age. In women under 35, the chance of pregnancy with IUI is higher. For this reason, a detailed evaluation should be carried out before IUI treatment is chosen for women in the older age group. In particular, for women with low ovarian reserve, moving directly to IVF treatment instead of IUI may be more appropriate.

In Which Cases Is IUI Not Performed?

The success of pregnancy following IUI treatment depends on the underlying cause of infertility — whether female or male — as well as technical factors.

The success rate decreases as the woman's age increases (particularly when the woman's age is > 40).
In the presence of severely diminished ovarian reserve.
IUI is not recommended in the presence of an anatomical abnormality of the uterus (e.g., fibroid, septum, polyp), or in the presence of tubal blockage and hydrosalpinx. Before IUI can be performed, a hysterosalpingogram must always be obtained, and it must be confirmed that at least one tube is open and appears normal.
In the presence of severe male-factor infertility: sperm concentration, motility, and morphology significantly affect the success of IUI. A sperm analysis showing at least 5-10 million motile sperm is sufficient for IUI. Success rates decrease with lower sperm counts, and IVF is recommended when the count is below 1 million.

How Is IUI Performed?

IUI consists of the following steps:

In most cases, medication is used for egg stimulation (ovulation induction). In some cases, the procedure can be performed without medication, in the natural menstrual cycle.
Sperm is obtained from the man by masturbation and prepared in the laboratory.
The prepared sperm is placed into the uterine cavity using a special catheter.
Medication-free IUI is performed by tracking egg development in the natural cycle. Medication-free IUI can be preferred in women who ovulate regularly. However, in addition to tracking egg development, ovulation must be confirmed with a blood or urine test.
Egg stimulation with medication is generally started on days 3-5 of the woman's menstrual cycle. For this purpose, oral medications or hormone-containing medications applied as skin injections are used. After starting the medication, egg development is monitored with ultrasonography at regular intervals. For IUI, the goal is to develop at most two eggs. Once the follicle reaches a size of 18-22 mm, ovulation is triggered with the hormone hCG (ovitrelle), known as the trigger shot.
Approximately 36 hours after ovulation is triggered, the sperm sample taken from the man and prepared in the special laboratory setting is placed into the uterine cavity through a thin catheter.
Sperm preparation begins with the collection of semen from the man by masturbation. The semen sample is collected in a specially designed room. Couples are advised to abstain from sexual intercourse for a certain period before this procedure. This period of sexual abstinence is ideally between 2 and 5 days. The collected semen sample is placed in a sterile container and prepared for insemination in the laboratory using basic or advanced sperm-washing techniques. It is then drawn into a syringe under sterile conditions and delivered into the uterine cavity over 10-30 seconds using a special catheter designed for insemination.

What Is Done Before IUI Treatment?

Before IUI treatment, the couple needs to be evaluated comprehensively. The following steps are followed for successful planning:

For the woman:

The menstrual pattern and hormone profile are analyzed.
Ovarian reserve is determined.
Tubal patency is checked with HSG (a contrast X-ray of the uterus).

For the man:

A semen analysis (spermiogram) is performed.
Hormonal evaluations are carried out if necessary.

Based on the results of all these tests, a personalized IUI treatment plan is prepared. This increases the chance of success and allows the treatment process to proceed in a controlled manner.

Recommendations After IUI

After IUI is performed, the patient is allowed to rest for fifteen minutes.
The use of antibiotics is not recommended.
After IUI, the patient continues her normal daily life without any restrictions on activity.
The patient should be informed that light spotting-type vaginal bleeding may occur after the procedure.
Minor, mildly uncomfortable cramp-like complaints in the lower abdomen may occur.
If menstruation is delayed after IUI, a pregnancy test is performed.
If pregnancy does not occur after the procedure, it can be repeated. Although the literature states that IUI can be performed 3-6 times for one woman, it is generally more appropriate to move on to IVF treatment after 2-3 IUI attempts.

Complications of IUI

Although the risk of pelvic infection after IUI is rarely seen, a gynecological examination should always be performed before the procedure to check the patient for any signs of infection, in order to reduce this risk of complication. If the patient has an active cervical or pelvic infection, the IUI procedure should be postponed. Multiple pregnancy resulting from excessive stimulation and growth of the ovaries is related to the medications used rather than to IUI itself, and this must always be discussed with the patient before starting infertility treatment.

IUI Prices in Antalya

IUI treatment prices in Antalya vary from couple to couple. Prices vary depending on the procedure to be performed. You can call our clinic for detailed information about IUI treatment prices in Antalya. For information, you can reach us at +90 (546) 202 87 44.

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