Learn about intrauterine insemination (IUI) technique at Vinmec

The article was professionally consulted by Doctor, Dr. To Minh Huong - Head of Clinical Reproductive Support Unit - Reproductive Support Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) - A popular treatment for infertile couples today. This is a technique to put washed sperm directly into the uterine cavity, which has the advantages of carrying sperm with good mobility and high fertilization ability. So, how is this technique performed at Vinmec hospital? Find out with Dr. To Minh Huong - In charge of the Reproductive Support Unit at Vinmec Times City below!

1. Indications for treatment of intrauterine insemination (IUI) 1.1 For men With ejaculation disorder: Low urinary opening, retrograde ejaculation, erectile dysfunction. Low sperm count, low sperm motility, malformed sperm, or a combination of the above factors with a mild degree. Anti-sperm antibodies in men, or anti-sperm antibodies in women. 1.2 For women Irregular ovulation. Mild and moderate endometriosis. Infertility of unknown cause. 2. Conditions for performing intrauterine insemination (IUI) At least one of the two fallopian tubes is open. The ovaries are still active. Sperm abnormality is mild or moderate (based on semen analysis results). If the wife's age is under 30 years old, the two fallopian tubes are open, and the sperm quality is good, the success rate will be high. The current success rate is about 15-20%.

3. Time to perform intrauterine insemination (IUI) 32 - 38 hours after the injection of ovulation medication (hCG). The husband's sperm is collected by masturbation, then washed and pumped into the uterus using a specialized small tube. Select good motile sperm to increase the ability to fertilize an egg. Removes a part of the substance that stimulates uterine contractions in semen. Eliminate dead cells, microorganisms harmful to sperm. The volume of sperm after washing and concentrating is 0.2 - 0.3 ml, if more, sperm will be able to flow back out after being injected into the uterine cavity and also stimulate the uterus to cause uterine contractions. - Why use a dedicated catheter? The catheter is soft, with a blunt tip that is easy to insert into the uterine cavity and at the same time limits uterine damage.
- How long does it take to prepare for sperm collection? The husband should stop ejaculating 1-2 days before the sperm collection for the procedure. This is the time when the sperm is best prepared for the highest possibility of fertilization. After insemination, the wife rests for about 15 minutes, then goes home and can maintain normal daily activities as usual.

4. Advantages of choosing fertility treatment in Vinmec

Equipped with modern equipment, clean air system according to international standards to ensure lab quality, single incubator system to optimize embryo quality, improve the success rate for each cycle of IVF .
Implement most advanced assisted reproductive techniques in the world: ICSI (injection of sperm into the oocyte cytoplasm); support embryo escape membrane; Reproductive reserve: embryo freezing, sperm freezing, oocyte freezing to help customers take the initiative in giving birth at will, transferring embryos on day 5, minimizing pregnancy; male infertility techniques (PESA, MESA, TEFNA, TESE)

Besides advanced reproductive support methods, a team of good doctors in the country and the world, with prestige and long experience in the field Infertility plays a decisive role in the success of Vinmec IVF: Dr. BS To Minh Huong - Center Director (Former Deputy Director of Hanoi Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital), MSc - Dr. Le Thi Phuong Lan (Former Deputy Director of Support Center). National fertility clinic), Dr. Jean Clément Sage – Expert with 30 years of experience in assisted reproduction in France
Located at Vinmec International General Hospital, Vinmec IVF Reproductive Support Unit is supported by technical support from Vinmec International Hospital. many other departments such as the Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology, the Center for Pediatrics, the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, etc., should constantly update and develop new techniques in infertility treatment.

If you need more advice on reproductive health and your own case at the Reproductive Support Center in Vinmec, do not hesitate to come directly to the consultation or book an appointment at the website for support.