The IUI Treatment Process — Step by Step
The complete IUI process from cycle start to pregnancy test — follicular monitoring, HCG trigger, sperm preparation, and the insemination procedure explained.
Steps 1–2: Cycle begins and approach selected
The process starts with the menstrual cycle. A choice is made between natural-cycle IUI (monitoring the natural ovulation) or stimulated-cycle IUI (super ovulation with medications).
Steps 3–5: Monitoring and trigger
Follicular monitoring by ultrasonography tracks egg development. In natural cycles, monitoring starts around day 9–10 of the period until the follicle ruptures — IUI is done on the rupture day. In stimulated cycles, tablets or hormonal injections begin on day 2 of the period; when follicles reach optimal size, an HCG injection matures the eggs, and IUI follows ~36 hours after.
Steps 6–8: Sperm preparation and insemination
On the IUI day, the husband provides a sperm sample. The andrologist prepares motile sperm — washing and concentrating the healthiest sperm. Using a very fine catheter, the prepared sperm is placed directly inside the uterus, timed to ovulation.
Steps 9–10: Waiting and pregnancy test
After IUI, the two-week wait begins. A pregnancy test is done approximately 15 days after the procedure to confirm whether conception occurred.
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