Infertility Treatment by Artificial Insemination in India

Most people have a strong desire to conceive a child at some point in their life. Approximately 85 per cent of the couples achieve pregnancy within one year of trying. Additionally, 7% per cent of the remaining conceives within the second year of trying. As a result, infertility is defined as the inability to conceive within 12 months. 

If you and your partner are seeking help for infertility from your doctor, he may suggest a technique called “artificial insemination”.
AI or Artificial insemination is a procedure in which the sperm is directly induced into the woman’s cervix or into her uterus. During natural conception, the sperm has to travel from the vagina through the cervix into the uterus, up to the fallopian tubes. But in Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), the sperms are concentrated, and placed directly into the uterus, when placed on the cervix it is known as Intracervical Insemination (ICI).

Infertility and Reproductive Guide:

Infertility and IVF

Intrauterine Insemination

Intracervical Insemination
 

Why opt for Artificial Insemination?

Artificial insemination benefits the couples who are unable to conceive after trying for months. It is recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to see a fertility doctor if she is:

• over 35 years of age and trying to conceive
• prone to irregular periods
• unable to conceive within one year of trying

Artificial Insemination with ICI or IUI - How to decide?

Diagnosis:
The first step is to talk to your infertility specialist to see what is suitable for your condition, ICI or IUI. In some women the cervical mucus is too thick to allow easy penetration of sperm, in such cases, IUI would give a better probability of success. The diagnosis will be done by your physician to see the clinic reasons why IUI should be performed rather than an ICI or vice-versa.  

Cost:
The cost of IUI is higher than ICI because in IUI the sample received from the male partner, it is first washed in the laboratory and then selected sperms are injected into the female. This procedure is done because the semen contains prostaglandin – a hormone which can cause severe cramping if unwashed semen is placed directly into the uterine cavity. IUI should be performed under the supervision of an infertility specialist, but not necessarily for an ICI.

Artificial insemination is suggested in the following medical situations:

• Artificial Insemination can help couples that produce healthy eggs and sperms but have a medical condition like Erectile Dysfunction.
• Some men are unable to produce sperms or their sperm is not motile. 
• Endometriosis is another reason for infertility in women in which the womb lining starts growing outside the womb.
• In rare cases, women are allergic to some types of proteins that are present in the sperm. With artificial insemination, they are able to conceive without any obstruction.

Recommended doctors for Artificial Insemination

CureIndia helps you choose the right doctor for your medical treatment. Most of the doctors in our associated hospitals have been internationally trained and are active members of many international medical councils and associations. Let's hear from some of the most reputed doctor's for infertility treatment in India.

1. Dr Shivani Sachdev Gour

3. Dr Astha Gupta

2. Dr Sonia Malik

3. Dr Meenakshi Dua

Success Rates of Artificial Insemination

Success rates of artificial insemination vary, some reasons are:
•    Older age of the woman
•    A severe case of endometriosis
•    Poor egg or sperm quality
•    Blockage of fallopian tubes
•    A lot of damage to fallopian tubes, usually from long-term infection
•    Other issues with Artificial Insemination

The procedure won’t work for everyone. Some couples try it three to four times before getting pregnant, and others may not have success at all. The doctor suggests trying it at least three to four before switching to another treatment. If AI doesn’t help you, then you can try other approaches, such as in vitro fertilization.