Πληροφορίες σχετικά με τις διαθέσιμες θεραπείες υπογονιμότητας
Ενδομήτρια Σπερματέγχυση (IUI)
Intrauterine insemination is simple and might be the first step for infertility treatment.
It is indicated in cases of unexplained infertility and /or minor sperm problems in terms of quality and quantity.
Woman should have at least one intact and patent tube.
It might be homologous or heterologous. Success rates are highly dependent on woman’s age and might be as high as 25%.
Brief description of the procedure
It could be performed in a natural cycle or a stimulated cycle (ovulation induction), with the aim to increase the number of follicles (up to three). When follicles are least 17mm HCG may be also injected to ensure follicular and well-timed follicular rupture in order to be synchronized with the insemination.
Partners’ or donors’ sperm is prepared and enriched at the laboratory and then directly deposited inside the uterus with a special, catheter. Therefore, the number of spermatozoa that reach the fallopian tubes, where fertilization takes place, is larger, well timed and women’s cervix is by-passed.
It is a painless procedure lasting only a few minutes. Women rest for about a quarter of an hour and resume their daily activity therafter.