What is the difference between IVF and artificial insemination?

After the scientific revolution in the field of medicine, there are many methods that give a solution to couples who face health problems in having children, and among these methods is the process of tube babies and artificial insemination. In this article, we will learn about both processes and what is the difference between IVF and artificial insemination.

 

What is the in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

It is a process in which the doctor fertilizes the egg with sperm In test tubes in the laboratory after taking mature eggs from the ovary to be placed with good sperm only after washing them until fertilization occurs, then the fertilized egg is returned to the mother’s uterus.

 

What is intrauterine insemination?

It is a fertilization process through which the sperm is combined with the egg directly in the woman’s uterus or in the laboratory, with the aim of making the fertilization process successful.

 

The difference between IVF and artificial insemination

The difference between IVF and artificial insemination is that in IUI, the semen is injected into the uterus after it is prepared and at the time of ovulation it is Injected so that the fertilization process can take place naturally. In IVF, the selected sperm are Injected directly into the egg in the laboratory.

 

Who are the most suitable candidates for each?

Candidates for IVF are the wife who is able to produce eggs and the man who Is able to produce sperm, and women whose fallopian tubes are closed or damaged and do not allow the sperm to pass to the egg for fertilization.

As for the IUI process, it is recommended for people who have difficulty conceiving a child through natural means, as their age must be less than 35 years, after unprotected sex between spouses for up to one year without pregnancy.

For couples over the age of 35, It is preferable to have IVF if the couple has been having unprotected sex for six months and no pregnancy has occurred.

In addition, candidates for both processes should be in good general health and not have medical problems that negatively affect overall health.

 

What is the success rate of IVF?

The success rate of a test tube baby is generally between 30-40%, and this percentage Is a good percentage, especially when compared to the success rate of insemination naturally in a healthy couple, which is up to 20%.

 

What is the success rate of IUI?

The success rate of artificial insemination in the first attempt ranges between 5-20%, and the percentage varies according to the age of the woman, the cause of infertility, and the good condition of the cervix, egg, and semen.

 

What are the risks of IUI?

Like any medical procedure, there is a possibility of some complications after IUI, which are:

• Multiple pregnancy (twins).
• Premature birth.
• Low fetal weight.
• Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome.
• Pregnancy outside the uterus.
• Birth defects and associated with the age of the mother.
• Stress.

 

What are the risks of IVF?

Like any medical procedure, there is a possibility of some complications occurring after IVF, which are:

• Multiple pregnancy (twin).
• Injury to the organs adjacent to the ovary, such as the Intestines and bladder, during the work of withdrawing eggs.
• Premature birth.
• A decrease in the newborn’s weight.
• Bleeding.
• Infection.
• Pain and bloating in the abdomen.
• Mood Swings.
• Headache.
• The injection may cause bruising.
• An allergic reaction to the materials used in anesthesia during the operation.

 

Zein Clinic’s experience in infertility treatment, IVF, and IUI

Zein Clinic Hospital has the latest medical equipment to perform both operations, with doctors with long experience in performing both IVF and IUI, which guarantees couples the highest percentage of healthy children, in addition to the presence of operating rooms that are subject to the highest standards of sterilization, in order to avoid accidents. Any complications for the patient after the operation.

 

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Sources: Healthbeat