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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Endocrinology
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Infertility Management

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  • Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is a minimally invasive procedure depositing processed sperm into the uterus.
  • It serves as a cost-effective first-line therapy for various infertility causes, including cervical, anovulatory, and moderate male factors.

Discussion:

  • IUI is less effective for severe male factor, tubal infertility, endometriosis, and advanced maternal age (≥35 years).
  • Ovarian stimulation with gonadotropins enhances IUI pregnancy outcomes but requires careful monitoring to mitigate risks like multiple pregnancies.

Key Insights:

  • Prognostic indicators for IUI success include patient age, infertility duration, stimulation protocol, etiology, cycle number, and sperm parameters (motility, count, morphology).
  • Alternative insemination methods offer no significant advantage over standard IUI.

Outlook:

  • Comprehensive couple evaluation is crucial for selecting appropriate candidates for IUI.
  • Individualized treatment protocols and strict cancellation policies for multifollicular development can optimize IUI success rates.