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The place of intrauterine insemination in the management of infertility
Author(s) -
Miskry Tariq,
Chapman Michael
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1576/toag.5.1.38
Subject(s) - intrauterine insemination , controlled ovarian hyperstimulation , infertility , intracytoplasmic sperm injection , gynecology , insemination , fertility , in vitro fertilisation , medicine , unexplained infertility , obstetrics , pregnancy , andrology , sperm , population , biology , genetics , environmental health
Many fertility units now offer a range of different treatments for subfertile couples. In couples with unexplained infertility or mild/moderate male factor infertility it may be possible to avoid the more invasive and expensive treatments options, such as in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Many clinics now offer intrauterine insemination (IUI) either in the presence or absence of controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH). This article reviews some of the current literature examining the importance of patient selection and the role of COH in the role of IUI in managing infertility.