Do's and Don'ts After IUI Procedure | ART Fertility Clinics

Do’s and Don’ts After IUI Procedure

Infertility has become more prevalent over the past decade due to various reasons, primarily unhealthy lifestyle trends. About 9% of men and about 11% of women in the US struggle with infertility. Treatments like IUI and IVF help couples combat this issue and help them move forward with the pregnancy journey. Let's find out what IUI treatment is and what the dos and don'ts are after getting the treatment.

Dr Manjushree Kothekar, Senior Consultant, Mumbai

- 6 min read

Mar 29, 2024

What Is the IUI Procedure?

IUI is also referred to as Intrauterine insemination. It is a simple treatment where the sperm of the male is transferred to the uterus of the female with artificial insemination. The sperm is placed into the uterus using a catheter. This process increases the chances of fertilisation .

The treatment is mostly done when a partner has infertility, has low sperm count or motility, and has cervical issues.

Do's After IUI Procedure

Here are some do’s after IUI procedure you should follow for a successful outcome:

Eat healthy food

After surgery, doctors recommend that you eat balanced and healthy food because it helps with fertilisation. You should eat food with protein like eggs, nuts, seeds, oats, and whole grains, which can help with fertility. If you have polycystic ovary syndrome, eating this kind of food can increase the possibility of getting pregnant.

Take medicines

Medicines prescribed by doctors often help you to get pregnant. So make sure you take all the medicines on time and follow the guidelines provided by the doctor.

Get sufficient sleep

After getting this treatment, sleep is important for women. You should try your best to avoid stress and have sleep for at least 7 to 8 hours.

Don’ts After IUI Procedure

Just like you are advised on what to do, Doctors also recommend some don’ts after IUI procedure that you should follow:

Dont take stress

As a family, you should take care of women who went through this procedure. As a woman, you should not take so much stress as it can bring change in your hormones. These hormones play a vital role in the success of this surgery, and so do the things that can help in fertilisation.

Don’t drink or smoke.

You should not drink or smoke after IUI treatment. If you get pregnant, it can cause abnormality in the baby.

Don’t take medicines that aren’t prescribed by a doctor.

Often, when experiencing pain, one might go to a pharmacy and purchase over-the-counter medication. However, this may be harmful to both the mother and the child and can even lead to an unsuccessful pregnancy. It is always advisable to consult a doctor in case of any discomfort or pain and ask for a prescription for medication.

Don’t do the heavy weightlifting.

. Lifting heavy objects can give you cramps and can reduce the success rate of getting pregnant.

Conclusion

Staying calm and stress free and following a healthy life style is what is very important. Hope this article can help and bring happiness in the new chapter of your life.