Understanding the Difference between IVF and IUI

An informative blog by specialists from Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF center in Ghaziabad

Welcoming a baby is one of the greatest joys in life for every couple. For some, welcoming this joy requires a lot of hope, trust and a little bit of medical intervention. It is believed that couples who find it difficult to conceive even after trying for over a year, infertility could be the main cause. But, does that mean, they can never fulfil their dreams of parenthood. Of course not! With advancements in medical science, parenthood is possible through In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). But not many know what they are and what the difference between both is. Gunjan IVF World – North India’s best IVF clinic through this informative blog aims to simplify what IVF and IUI is.

According to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), around 10-15% of couples in India are faced with fertility issues. Though infertility is majorly a result of an underlying medical condition, there could also be other factors responsible for it like delayed pregnancy, sedentary lifestyle, alcohol intake, smoking, obesity, etc. In such cases, couples are usually suggested fertility treatments like IVF and IUI. “At Gunjan IVF World majority of the patients that we see, ask us a very common – what is the difference between IUI and IVF and which is a more effective treatment to go with? We first explain to them that both are fertility treatments that can help them become parents but their use depends on the patient case and the IVF doctor,” said Dr. Garima Sharma, IVF specialist at Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF center in Janakpuri.

What is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?

Intrauterine Insemination or IUI as it is commonly known as is a procedure in which healthy and washed sperm are placed inside the uterus to reduce the distance for the sperm to travel to the eggs. This procedure provides a better chance for the sperm to reach the egg and result in a pregnancy. “IUI is the first in line procedure that is usually suggested by IVF specialists depending on the patient’s case. This condition works the best for patients with mild male factor infertility (borderline sperm count, abnormal sperm, etc.), women with ovulation issues (PCOS), mild endometriosis, irregular or absent periods, unexplained infertility, etc.,” added Dr. Gunjan Gupta, IVF Specialist, Ghaziabad and Director & Founder, Gunjan IVF World, a leading chain of fertility clinics with state-of-the-art centres in Indirapuram, Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida (commencing soon).

What is In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF)?

IVF or In-Vitro Fertilisation is one of the most effective forms of assisted reproductive technology. This involves the process of extracting eggs from a woman and then fertilising them with healthy and washed sperm in a laboratory.
The resultant embryo from the fertilisation is monitored and then transferred to the woman’s uterus to achieve a successful pregnancy. IVF is mostly recommended to couples with severe endometriosis, women with bilateral blocked fallopian tubes, poor ovarian reserve, severe male infertility, etc. “Both IUI and IVF are common fertility treatments that help couples realise their dreams of carrying home a baby. At Gunjan IVF World, we suggest our patients to go for IUI first depending on the case. But before that, it is important for us to find out the cause of infertility, and treat the condition from its root. We need to explain to patients that undergoing infertility treatments does not guarantee you a baby but treatments like IUI and IVF can increase your chances of conception. Ultimately success of the treatment has a lot to do with the specifics of one’s body,” added Dr. Gunjan Gupta of the leading IVF centre in Indirapuram – Gunjan IVF World.

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