TTH Spotlights IUI – An Effective Fertility Treatment Option Worth Considering

Dealing with infertility can be a highly emotional struggle in many people’s lives, however, it is important to recognize that there are numerous treatment options to explore to address this problem. Among the various fertility treatments include Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). This treatment helps couples conceive by increasing the number of sperm in the fallopian tubes, which will ultimately increase the chances of fertilization.

In IUI, sperm cells are directly placed in the woman’s uterus during ovulation to improve the likelihood of fertilization and pregnancy. IUI is usually recommended for couples who have tried to conceive naturally for a year or more without any success and for couples with specific infertility issues such as low sperm count or cervical mucus problems. IUI also has the benefits of being a relatively simple and non-invasive procedure with few risks and side effects.

Couples opting for IUI treatment will have to follow pretty straightforward guidelines. Firstly, the woman’s menstrual cycle is carefully monitored to determine the time of ovulation. For some patients, doctors may even give prescriptions to stimulate the ovaries to mature and ovulate. Once ovulation is detected, their partner will be asked to provide a semen sample which is washed and concentrated in a lab to segregate the most motile and healthy sperm.

Once this is achieved, a thin catheter is then used to insert the concentrated sperm sample directly into the woman’s uterus. This process is normally quick and painless and will only take a few minutes to complete. Following the treatment, the woman is advised to rest for a short amount of time before carrying on with her day. The main risk associated with IUI is the possibility of multiple pregnancies. However, statistics show that this phenomenon occurs in approximately 1 in every 5 cases.

The success rate of IUI treatments is roughly between 10%-20% per cycle, meaning that after 6 cycles of IUI, the possibility of pregnancy would be around 60%-80%. Despite the positive increment, success rates can vary from individual to individual depending on various factors. This includes lifestyle choices, nutritional and psychological influences and more; therefore, it is important to speak about personal success rates with a doctor.

Tree Top Hospital offers the services of several skilled and compassionate fertility specialists with extensive experience in treating infertility-related issues. With the use of cutting-edge technology and state-of-the facilities available at the hospital, TTH specialists can help draw up the most effective and personalized treatment plans for every guest.

TTH is also going to open Maldives’ first-ever fertility clinic which will provide a comprehensive range of fertility treatments including IUI and IVF. With well-known experts like Dr. Zakiya – a specialist in Reproductive Medicine and Infertility - on board, TTH is committed to making treatments more accessible for those struggling with infertility.