Is IUI more successful with injectables?
Drug assisted IUI success rates insemination after stimulation with injectable gonadotropins (Follistim, Gonal-F, Bravelle, Menopur). Many studies have shown that IUI plus ovarian stimulation gives a higher success rate than insemination in natural menstrual cycles (no stimulation).
Is menopur used for IUI?
hMG, brand name Menopur, and FSH, brand names Gonal-f and Follistim) had been used more commonly with IUI, but have largely fallen out of favor due to the unacceptably high risk of multiple gestations and maternal and fetal pregnancy complications.
What increases IUI success?
Timing, egg quality, and sperm quality are pretty important when it comes to IUI. As we’ve seen, medicated cycle can significantly boost the number of eggs and improve IUI success rates. Most fertility specialists will recommend that you remain flat on your back immediately after your insemination.
What is the success rate of IUI on first try?
IUI can be beneficial for couples with unexplained infertility or women with cervical mucus problems. It’s not a great option for women with scarred or closed fallopian tubes. Women have a 10 to 20 percent chance of getting pregnant with each IUI cycle. The more cycles you go through, the better your chances become.
How many follicles is ideal for IUI?
two
As a result, the goal with IUI is mature follicular development of only one or two. This study supports this approach. It indicates that the development of more than two mature follicles does NOT change the per-attempt pregnancy rate for those under age 38, and only slightly increased it for those age 40 and above.
What causes IUI to fail?
Poor quality sperm: Poor quality sperm cells may not be motile and strong enough to reach the fallopian tubes. Timing: If there is no sperm present within 12-24 hours of ovulation, the egg present in the fallopian tube will disintegrate.
Is Menopur good for egg quality?
The study analysis also showed that although less oocytes were retrieved in the MENOPUR group vs. GONAL F, MENOPUR appeared to have a clear beneficial effect on the pregnancy rates in women undergoing IVF.
Is the 2nd IUI more successful?
In our experience, a single well timed insemination is as effective as two without the added cost of the latter. However, if the total number of motile sperm is less than 1 million during the first IUI, we recommend a second one in the following day.
When is a follicle too big for IUI?
Usually once the follicle is greater than 24 mms, the egg within is overmature and therefore no longer viable. Ovulation may occur but that is the main problem.
Is it common for first IUI to fail?
Unfortunately, IUI has a low success rate of around 10% to 15%.