FAQs
Fertility is an important, deeply personal process, so it’s only natural to have questions about how it works.
Below we answer the most common questions we are asked by people considering letting us help them realise their goal of starting a family.
The insemination procedure itself is very simple, short and painless. IUI is minimally invasive, and patients do not require pain medication or anesthesia during treatment.
You might experience some discomfort, which can feel similar to having a Pap smear.
Ovulation induction for patients with ovulatory disfunction is not offered.
No, you don’t require a doctor referral to access our services. To book an appointment with us, simply call 1300 446 736 or complete our book an appointment form online.
For more details about our affordable service model, please refer to our Costs section.
During your treatment, you will be well looked after by our highly trained doctors and nurses, who will work together to achieve the best result for you.
Initially, our fertility nurse will gather medical information from you and arrange initial tests. Our GP specialists will use the test results and medical history, to plan your treatment, and our nurses will guide you through your treatment.
You can maintain your normal level of exercise but it is recommended to avoid raising your core body temperature too high after the insemination procedure – avoid overheating.
The chance of success with IUI varies with each patient’s unique circumstances but, generally, success rates of approximately 15-19 per cent per treatment cycle can be expected. For more details about the success rates, please refer to our Success Rates section.
The main difference between an IUI and IVF treatments is that IVF is a process involving egg stimulation, retrieval, fertilisation, and transfer; whereas, an IUI inserts sperm into the uterus to decrease the sperm’s travel distance to the egg.
For more details about IUI vs IVF, please refer to our IUI and IVF: What’s the difference? blog.
IUI is a low-risk procedure, but there are some concerns to be aware of. These can include:
After an IUI procedure, you have to wait at least two weeks to take a pregnancy test.
Your IUI will ideally take place around the time of ovulation. Ovulation occurs approximately two weeks before your period arrives. If your cycle is, for example, 28 days long; then from day one of your period to the time of your pregnancy test is 28 days.
InSEM is not currently licensed to provide surrogacy services. However, If you need further assistance, we are more than happy to refer you to our partners. As part of City Fertility National Network, we can give you access to a comprehensive range of fertility services. Rest assured that we are in this together and we will do everything we can to help make your dreams of parenthood a reality.
To help individuals or couples in their attempt to become parents, InSEM operates a comprehensive sperm program. If you are looking for donor sperm, you can find your perfect match through our partners at Addam Donor Bank. For further information, please refer to our Addam Donor Bank section.
IUI treatment is recommended for patients who have normal ovarian reserve and regular periods.
Once the sperm is inserted into the uterus, it does not fall out. There can however, be increased wetness after the procedure because the catheter may loosen some of the mucus in the cervix and some may flow out. The wetness is likely to be due to the mucus rather than the sperm.
Implantation generally takes place 5-10 days after a well-timed IUI. A positive pregnancy test performed after two weeks will indicate that the IUI treatment has been successful.
InSEM can refer you to a range of specialists who can meet your obstetric needs during pregnancy and help deliver your precious new arrival.
Unfortunately, we are unable to choose or determine the gender of your baby through our treatments.
Ideally, an IUI should be performed around the time of ovulation.
Our specialists recommend patients lie down for 20 minutes to assist sperm navigating towards the fallopian tubes.
It is sometimes also called sperm preparation or spinning. It is a laboratory technique for separating sperm cells from other supporting cells and fluid, and the separating motile sperm from non-motile sperm, for use in assisted reproduction.
Preserve prepared sperm sample at room temperature. A typical room temperature range is from 15 C (59 F) to 25 C (77 F).
We are here to empower you during your fertility journey and we will make sure that your feel prepared and confident every step of the way. Get in touch via the contact form below or call us on 1300 446 736.
