Natural IUI

Natural IUI may be a worthwhile option for couples who are experiencing fertility problems.

Natural IUI has helped thousands of couples conceive

For one reason or another, many couples struggle with trying to conceive. For some, there is a male fertility factor, such as low motility, that prevents viable sperm from reaching an egg and fertilizing it. In other cases, a woman is unable to produce usable eggs or has problems within her uterus that prevent an egg from attaching and developing. About 20 percent of the time, fertility problems are a combination of both male and female factors. Most doctors will consider treating a couple for infertility after one year of well-timed intercourse fails to produce a pregnancy. If a woman is over 35, however, she may want to see her doctor after six months.

Fortunately, there are several options available to assist with fertility:

For women who have trouble ovulating, medications like Clomid can help. These fertility drugs stimulate the ovaries and increase the chances that a viable egg will be produced.

IVF, as it’s more commonly known, combines a woman’s eggs with sperm in a lab. The fertilized eggs are then transferred back into the women’s uterus.

Previously known as artificial insemination, intrauterine insemination(IUI) is a procedure in which sperm is inserted directly into the uterus. Women are often given fertility medications to stimulate ovulation, increasing the chances of conceiving.

For some couples, natural IUI might be a better and less expensive way to conceive. With typical IUI, the women’s ovulation cycle is monitored closely. She is then given medication, sometimes in the form of pills or injections, that stimulates ovulation.

While this increases the likelihood of producing well-timed eggs, it also increases the chances of a multiple birth since more than one egg may be released. For some women, these medications cause a lot of unwanted side effects.

Another potential drawback to IUI is the cost. Most insurance companies don’t cover the cost of fertility treatments, which can easily run into thousands of dollars for just one attempt. Each additional form of assistance, from fertility medications to ultrasound monitoring, costs more out-of-pocket money.

Natural IUI is a less expensive and less invasive procedure that may work for many couples. With this procedure, a woman naturally ovulates on her own, without outside assistance. When ovulation occurs, the sperm is injected into the uterus using a small syringe. The sperm will then, hopefully, travel up the fallopian tubes and meet the egg, causing fertilization.

Natural IUI isn’t an option for all couples. If the woman doesn’t ovulate regularly or has other fertility problems, it probably won’t work. It is, however, a good option for couples who have male factor fertility problems that prevents the sperm from reaching an egg. Men who suffer from impotency, certain cancers, and surgery to the male reproductive organs may benefit from natural IUI. It’s important, however, that the man is able to produce viable and healthy sperm or that it has been previously banked.

From a medical standpoint, natural IUI is similar to conceiving from intercourse since there are no medications used and the woman ovulates naturally. The only difference is that the sperm is placed directly into the uterus, shortening the distance it needs to travel.

Natural IUI works best when the female has regular, reliable ovulation cycles. Since most women ovulate two weeks after the first day of their period and an egg is viable for about 24 hours, IUI may be timed for around day 13-15 of the cycle. Using over-the-counter ovulation predictors and tracking basal body temperature helps increase the likelihood of properly timing IUI with ovulation. Some fertility clinics may also perform ultrasounds to monitor when an egg is about to be released.

Since there is much less monitoring and medication being used, couples might only spend about $300 on a natural IUI cycle. This makes it an attractive option for couples who can rely on the female having regular ovulation. Women who want to avoid the side effects of fertility medications and don’t want to increase their chances of having a multiple birth may also find this an attractive option.

For couples with no known cause of infertility, natural IUI is a good first step in trying to conceive. If the first few cycles don’t work, medication and additional ovulation monitoring may be added to increase the chances of conceiving. If that fails, other treatment options like IVF might be a reasonable next step.

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