Insemination (IUI)
What is insemination?
In Norway, we have two forms of assisted fertilization when a single woman wants to get pregnant at a fertility clinic: Insemination (IUI) in which the woman is given the sperm vaginally and in vitro fertilization (IVF). Through a fertility check, we determine which procedure is right for you
How does the insemination treatment take place?
Some women will need stimulation with drugs to ensure egg development and ovulation. When not needed, we perform the insemination in the natural cycle. We assess each case to determine the right approach.
1. Ultrasound examination
Some women will need stimulation with drugs to ensure egg development and ovulation. When not needed, we perform the insemination in the natural cycle. We assess each case to determine the right approach.
2. Ovulation
It is important for the insemination to occur at the right time – during ovulation. So, when the egg reaches the right size, you is told when you can begin ovulation tests at home (testing the LH level in urine) or use an ovulation syringe, if needed. If more than three eggs develop during ovulation, we interrupt treatment or switch to IVF to avoid multiple pregnancies.
3. The sperm is inseminated
Before insemination, we purify the semen to get the greatest concentration of sperm. Then, it is inseminated into your uterus through a thin catheter. In a few minutes it’s done, it is simple and painless. Next, the fertilization in the woman’s body happens naturally.
4. Time for pregnancy test
Then, 14 days after insemination you’ll find out if the treatment was successful, either using a pregnancy test at home or a blood test prescription from us. The blood sample will provide more information than a home pregnancy test.
5. The road ahead
If the test is positive, the next step will be an ultrasound examination after 5 weeks (i.e., Pregnancy Week 7). If you live far away, we can refer you to at a local gynecologist or nearby hospital for the ultrasound. If the treatment is not successful, you will receive advice and guidance on the way forward.
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