How can i make iui successful

We filled up our car with gas, bought groceries and treated ourselves to brunch an awkward meal spent talking about everything but what we were thinking about. We laugh about the weirdness of it all now. Once back in the ultrasound room, I sat on the exam table and placed my feet in the stirrups. It was such a funny—but important—request. As the technician performed an external ultrasound, the doctor inserted the catheter into my vagina and my cervix.

Using the ultrasound screen as her guide which I watched closely throughout the procedure , she pushed the catheter through the cervical canal and pointed it toward the top of my uterus and right Fallopian tube the side with the mature follicle.

The process lasted only about 60 to 90 seconds. The insertion of the catheter felt a lot like a tight, one-second pinch. To minimize stress , Baratz recommends that women maintain realistic expectations about the chances for IUI success and try to focus on other things. I thought I was lucky to experience few to no side effects from the procedure, but according to Baratz, my experience is quite common. It was for us. We got pregnant but miscarried at around seven weeks.

While we experienced loss, we were thrilled to learn that we could get pregnant. On average, a woman under 35 will have a 10 to 20 percent chance of pregnancy with each IUI, while a woman over 40 will have a two to five percent chance.

But just like trying naturally, there comes a point when certain treatments no longer work. The goal is to produce a healthy, live child. Read more: 6 cutting-edge infertility treatments Infertility treatment guide How infertility affects your relationship. Photo: iStockphoto. Reduce carbohydrates and increase protein-rich foods on your plate. And if you have polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS , transitioning to a healthy diet will improve the odds of becoming pregnant.

A healthy diet is always beneficial for a healthy pregnancy. After IUI, a moderate workout is also beneficial. However, doctors do not encourage vigorous exercise. What you must do is stay active and avoid sitting for long periods. According to a study, smoking women need higher gonadotropin doses for ovarian stimulation. This harm the success rate of IUI. So, it is best to quit smoking. Do not put too much pressure on yourself.

While IUI can cause an emotional disturbance, learn to relax, and set realistic goals. This will help your body to react favorably to IUI. Acupuncture experts promote acupuncture therapies to improve blood supply and, as a result, egg production.

Even though allopathy does not prescribe it, acupuncture experts claim that the treatment will improve the odds of being pregnant. They are beneficial because they increase fertility and, by extension, IUI. Doctors say that having sex after IUI is beneficial.

Since the uterus contracts during sex, the sperm is pushed into the fallopian tubes, making the process more effective. Make a point of doing things that make you comfortable and fulfilled.

According to those who believe in the Law of Attraction, you attract what you think of most. At a certain point, you may want to consider other fertility treatment options. As a general rule, three IUI attempts is ideal.

If there is no success after three IUI attempts, we can perform additional tests and discuss other fertility treatments that may be more ideal for your needs. To learn more about IUI and your many other options for fertility treatment, be sure to contact an experienced fertility treatment specialist.

The team at Los Angeles Reproductive Center is here to help. You can reach our office by phone at Los Angeles Reproductive Center is a state-of-the-art fertility center offering the latest fertility testing and treatment options. Our fertility specialists, Dr. Nurit Winkler and Dr. Marc Kalan , are double board-certified doctors who have been widely recognized for their contributions to reproductive medicine.

Some images are of models, not actual patients. Sitemap Privacy Policy Login. More Contact Info. View All Locations. Avoid Excessive Stress and Anxiety Stress can have a major impact on the success of various fertility treatments. Ask About Possible Hormone Stimulation Fertility doctors sometimes use trigger shots to help stimulate the ovaries and produce viable eggs to be fertilized.

Ask About Sperm Washing Sperm washing is a process of purifying semen so that strong, viable, healthy sperm have a greater chance of surviving. Eat Healthy A healthy diet can improve general wellness and potentially boost your fertility in the process. Exercise Regularly Exercise can make a major different during fertility treatment as well.