Is it necessary to abstain from sex after insemination of sperm into the uterus?

The article is expertly consulted by Master Nguyen Thi Nhu Trang - Lab Specialist - Reproductive Support Center - Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Intrauterine insemination, also known as IUI, is a method of using a small catheter to bring washed and selected sperm through the cervix and then directly injected into the uterine cavity. The basic principle of this method is to shorten the distance the egg and sperm meet to be able to fertilize.

The timing of intrauterine insemination depends on the timing of hCG

Need to abstain from sex before performing the method of sperm injection into the uterus. The best time to abstain from sex is 2-3 days before sperm injection because at this time the viability and motility of sperm are the best.

Some studies have shown that it is not necessary to abstain from sex after insemination of sperm into the uterus, even sex increases the rate of pregnancy with cases of late ovulation.
Many people are concerned that the sperm after being pumped may leak out. However, you can rest assured because sperm before being injected has been concentrated in a small volume, once it is pumped into the uterus, it cannot flow back out. Occasionally, you may experience a feeling of wetness in the vagina after pumping, this could be due to cervical mucus leaking out or physiological saline used to clean the vagina and cervix. prior to insemination.

Intrauterine insemination is applied in the treatment of infertility with the mandatory condition that the wife has at least 1 of 2 well-connected fallopian tubes and the image of the uterus is diagnosed normally on radiographs. X-ray of the uterus and fallopian tubes (HSG scan), and that cycle must include ovulation.

Intrauterine insemination method is applied in the following cases:
Low sperm count, weak sperm, mild deformity Caused by tight cervix, narrow endometriosis Mild endometriosis Ovulation disorder Unknown cause Causes of infertility The husband has premature ejaculation or the couple is unable to have sex (deformity or injury).

You should lie down for a short time, about 15 minutes after insemination. You also don't need to rest much afterwards, unless you feel bloated or uncomfortable. At this point, you should see your doctor for a more thorough examination.

Most of the cases after the sperm is injected into the uterus, there is no bleeding. However, there may be some women with little bleeding after insemination because after this method, the cervix can be damaged or due to light bleeding. Therefore, you should not be too worried when you see this sign.

Advantages:
Intrauterine insemination is a common, less invasive and often cheaper method than other assisted reproductive methods For married couples who have difficulty in For relationship problems, the method of sperm injection into the uterus is easier to conceive than timing the intercourse The method of sperm injection into the uterus accurately describes the natural fertilization process taking place in the human body women. Cons:
The use of drugs to support fertility may encounter some risks such as ovarian hyperstimulation or pregnancy with twins or multiples. The success rate of intrauterine insemination is about 20%, and declines with a woman's age, especially >35 years of age. In addition, IUI should not be used in patients >40 years of age because of its low effectiveness. With the great progress of modern medicine, the method of sperm injection into the uterus is considered as the most effective method of infertility treatment today. This method has brought light and hope to infertile and infertile couples.
The method of injecting sperm into the uterus is currently being applied at the Reproductive Center - Vinmec International General Hospital.
Intrauterine insemination at Vinmec is carried out methodically and scientifically, in a sterile environment and conditions of international standards, ensuring the best sperm quality. The sperm washing process is performed by leading modern medical equipment, under the supervision of leading infertility treatment experts and doctors, helping the process of artificial insemination. create the best results.
Master Nguyen Thi Nhu Trang graduated with a Master's degree in Biotechnology from the University of Natural Sciences, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. Master Trang has strengths and experiences in performing specialized techniques in the IVF Lab such as ICSI, biopsies for preimplantation genetic diagnosis, thawing embryos, oocytes...