Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)

Pregnant women should be monitored by a professional doctor during the whole pregnancy process and the doctor will give the couple all the advice that they will need. There is a mistaken belief that absolute rest is necessary to increase the chance of pregnancy after intrauterine insemination. Patients in fertility clinics are indeed asked to lie down for 10-15 minutes after IUD treatment, but this is not to prevent sperm from getting out of the uterus. The IUI catheter places the sample directly into the uterus, so the sperm stays in place. Of course, if you have a stomachache or headache after an IUD, it's a good idea to take a break. Intrauterine insemination is a quick and easy procedure and a handful of patients experience discomfort or dizziness after it. However, after leaving the operating room, there is no problem with doing daily routines. Of course, if you relax for the rest of the day and don't push yourself, you've done a good job. Even if IUI is physically simple, you will certainly have severe stress. Doing a heavy physical activity post-IUI and IVF is not recommended. If you have used fertility medications to stimulate ovulation before intrauterine insemination procedure, the ovaries may still be slightly dilated and sensitive and need protection. Keeping the body temperature low provides a better environment for implantation. Swimming or lying in the tub after IUI is not recommended, as immersion in water increases the risk of infection. After IUI, there is no barrier to sex, and even intercourse is sometimes recommended because intercourse and orgasm cause uterine contractions, which helps sperm to move more easily into the fallopian tubes and towards the egg. Your doctor may recommend that you have sex about 3 hours after intrauterine insemination.