IUI vs IVF: What are the differences ? :- Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

IUI vs IVF: What are the differences? :- Dr Rama Sofat Hospital

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to infertility, and the path you take will be unique to your specific case, but there are some common starting points. Intrauterine insemination (IUI) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are two of the most popular infertility treatments available today. Here’s what you need to know as explained by Dr Rama Sofat:

While these treatments are often mentioned together, they have many significant differences

Complexity. IUI refers to one procedure. Prepared sperm is placed directly in the patient’s uterus when she is ovulating in order to aid fertilization. IUI may be performed in sync with a woman’s natural cycle or timed with fertility medications to stimulate ovulation. IVF, on the other hand, is a process which consists of several stages and requires more than one procedure.

Success rates. It is never easy to be specific about the success rates of a given treatment as there are so many variables that affect individual cases, but statistically, IUI has lower success rates than IVF, and the gap widens as women age.

Time.However, because of the gap in success rates between the two treatments, some patients in their late 30s to early 40s may get pregnant faster by going directly to IVF rather than waiting until they have had several failed IUI cycles.

When should I try IUI first?

IUI can be an excellent first line of treatment for many patients, depending on their circumstances and diagnosis. If you are a patient who:

has at least one unblocked fallopian tube
is able to ovulate, perhaps with the help of fertility medication
has a healthy ovarian reserve (which means a good amount of healthy eggs)
has a normal uterine cavity

then you may be a good candidate for trying IUI. This treatment is often very effective for:

Cervical issues: Scarring or hostile cervical mucus can block fertilization, and IUI provides a way to bypass these obstacles.
Mild ovulation issues: When used with fertility medications, IUI can help women with irregular cycles conceive “on schedule.”
Donor sperm: A patient or couple may use donor sperm with IUI to conceive.
Mild male-factor infertility: The lab preparation of the sperm sample concentrates the healthiest and most active sperm, and placing the sperm directly into the uterus can overcome sperm mobility issues or problems with ejaculation.
After male fertility preservation: Some men choose to freeze their sperm before cancer treatment or surgery which could impact their fertility. After treatment, assuming that the female partner is a good candidate, IUI can be used to achieve pregnancy.

When does it make sense to go straight to IVF?

There are times when a patient is likely to have better results by skipping over the IUI option and beginning their fertility treatment with IVF. IVF can be a better option for patients who:

are over the age of 38
have blocked fallopian tubes
have reduced ovarian reserve
decide to use donor eggs
suffer from advanced endometriosis

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