More Birth Defects Seen with Assisted Reproduction Nov 21, 2009
Their analysis included 43,462 babies conceived naturally; 298 whose mothers had been given drugs to promote ovulation; 173 conceived when sperm was injected into the mother's uterus (intrauterine insemination); and 319 conceived by in-vitro fertilization (IVF) ... 89 percent of those born via intrauterine insemination, and 3 ... The average age of the mothers who had conceived naturally was around 29, compared to about 32 for those who had ovulation induction, 34 for those who underwent... (MEDLINEplus)
'Lie still' for pregnancy boost Oct 31, 2009
A total of 390 couples undergoing intrauterine insemination - which involves placing sperm in the womb after stimulation of ovulation or during natural ovulation - were included in the study. Although immobilisation takes more time and occupies more space in busy rooms, the intervention will be economic in the long run, as pregnant patients will not return in subsequent cycles. (BBC News -- Health)
Laying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success Oct 31, 2009
"Allowing women treated for subfertility with IUI [intrauterine insemination] to remain in supine position will yield a 50 percent higher chance at conceiving," said Inge Custers, lead author of a study to be published online Oct. 30 in the BMJ. ... IUI involves placing sperm directly into the uterus, where conception then hopefully takes place ... According to the editorial, IUI offers several benefits, including minimal drug involvement and low cost. (MEDLINEplus)
In-vitro fertilization has its price Oct 11, 2009
Having a family had been an elusive goal for Jeff and Kerry Mastera, a blur of more than two years, dozens of doctor visits and four tries with a procedure called intrauterine insemination, all failures. In one year, the Masteras spent 23 percent of their income on fertility treatments. (Boston Globe)
Doctor to Lesbians: No Insemination for You Oct 2, 2009
The couple says that their doctor assured them another doctor at the clinic would perform the intrauterine insemination (IUI). However, after 11 months of fertility drugs, testing, and an exploratory surgery, all while Benitez and Clark attempted home inseminations to get pregnant, they say every doctor at the clinic declined to perform an IUI for Benitez due to religious reservations. (ABC News)
Diary of a Single Mother: Awaiting the Pregancy Results Aug 15, 2009
"Kat" has the IUI and then waits to find out if she's pregnant ... Now in her early 40s, she is currently undergoing Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) ... Its been 10 days since the IUItoo early to tell anything. (Slate)
Pair accused of using device to steal gas at pump Jul 30, 2009
This recall also updates the labeling for the Inter Unit Interface (IUI) connectors on the Alaris(R) System. The potential risks may lead to improper infusion therapy, which could cause serious adverse health consequences or death. (Fresno Bee)
Women With Cystic Fibrosis Can Have Safe And Successful Fertility Treatment Jul 24, 2009
However, a pregnancy can be achieved by the use of intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilisation (IVF). Fertility treatment has to depend on the woman s pulmonary and nutritional status, and there are ethical concerns about the welfare of the child whose mother might become severely ill, have to receive a lung transplant or die. (Science Daily)
Fertility Drug Combo Promising in Older Women Jul 7, 2009
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The combination of two drugs -- Femara (letrozole) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) -- could be of benefit in infertile women of advanced reproductive age undergoing intrauterine insemination, results of a study indicate. In infertile women, FSH is often used to stimulate the ovaries to produce several eggs, followed by intrauterine insemination (injection of sperm into the uterus) ... Dr. Mohamed A. Bedaiwy from the Toronto Center for Advanced Reproductive... (MEDLINEplus)
Accelerated Fertility Treatment Leads To Shortened Time To Pregnancy And Cost Savings Jul 6, 2009
For the first time, these results demonstrate that the long held treatment combining fertility injections with insemination (IUI) does not have a place in infertility treatments today ... Eligibility criteria included: trying to conceive for 12 months without prior fertility treatment (excepting up to three cycles of clomiphene without intrauterine insemination (IUI)); a female partner 21 to 39 years old with sufficient ovarian reserve and without pelvic pathology; and adequate sperm... (Science Daily)
Treatment Option Shortens Path to Pregnancy Jun 23, 2009
The advantages came when the researchers eliminated one step in the fertility treatment -- the gonadotropin-stimulated intrauterine insemination cycle ... Women in one group underwent conventional treatment -- three cycles of intrauterine insemination (IUI) using clomiphene citrate to stimulate ovulation, followed by three gonadotropin-stimulated IUI cycles, then up to six cycles of in vitro fertilization (IVF). (MEDLINEplus)
Houston Couple Expecting Sextuplets Jun 20, 2009
Couple Conceived Through Intrauterine Insemination ... They failed twice before in their effort to have children through intrauterine insemination. (Click2Houston, TX)
Fertility-treatment twins face extra problems May 25, 2009
CAUTIONS: The study relied on records of births from only three kinds of assisted reproductive technology - in vitro fertilization, gamete intra-fallopian transfer, and intracytoplasmic sperm injection of eggs followed by in vitro fertilization - excluding such treatments as ovulation induction or intrauterine insemination. WHERE TO FIND IT: Human Reproduction, online May 20. (Boston Globe)
Treating Infertility May 20, 2009
Childless couples can treat infertility through the use of fertility drugs, surgery, intrauterine insemination and assisted reproductive technologies ... Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) ... Usually, couples are advised to undergo less invasive and cheaper treatment options such as fertility drugs, surgery and intrauterine insemination. (Suite101.com)
Fertility Docs Cut Costs of IVF Conception by 60 Percent Apr 10, 2009
Now one of the nation's most visible innovators in fertility medicine - indeed, a pioneer in the development of IUI a quarter-century ago - is offering a third option: IVF priced competitively with artificial insemination. This week the , a coast-to-coast network of private fertility clinics, began airing local TV and radio advertisements on for "Micro-IVF," a new offering that lowers the cost of in vitro treatment by more than 60 percent but is expected to triple the roughly 10-percent chance... (PR Newswire)
Fertility treatments fraught with risks Apr 7, 2009
When fertility treatments become frightening. Carrying multiple fetuses can increase risks for both mother and babies. (MSNBC -- Health)
IVF: Newer 'eSET' procedure cuts risk of multiple births Mar 4, 2009
" She delivered daughter Dylan a month ago at a birthing center, as her husband, Keith, and daughter, Grasyn, 3, looked on, and returned home a few hours later. Bleignier-Baker conceived Grasyn after one fresh embryo was transferred to her uterus and the others were frozen. Three years later, one of those embryos was thawed, transferred and grew into Dylan. Bleignier-Baker says she and her husband still have "a couple" of frozen embryos and hope to add to their family someday. Of course,... (USA Today)
Moms offer sober reality check on multiple births Feb 14, 2009
Providing couples with state of the art technologies in infertility treatment options (IVF, ICSI, IUI, Donor Egg). Conveniently located in Houston, The Woodlands, Tomball and Sugarland. (Yahoo News)
Quintuplets coming home to Steiner next month Feb 14, 2009
They struggled with fertility problems before using intrauterine insemination to conceive their first child and then last summer, their quintuplets. The pair never imagined they would have quintuplets but believed God created the babies for a reason, Ethan said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Octo-mom's story Feb 13, 2009
According to her earlier interviews, she did try IUI (intra-uterine insemination or artificial insemination) multiple times and was never successful ... IUI success rate is pretty low (5-10%) so I can understand the motivation to skip to something with a greater chance of success (40%) ... Some insurance companies will cover IUI treatments but most won t touch IVF. Of course, if she wanted 100% success, she could have taken that money she horded and adopted five infants through an licensed... (The Palm Beach Post)
House calls: Infertility evaluation and treatment Feb 11, 2009
If there is an issue with the male diagnosed, then intrauterine insemination is recommended during ovulation. If the female partner is diagnosed with bilateral blocked fallopian tubes, the indicated treatment is in-vitro fertilization, which involves the administration of medication to induce the development of multiple follicles/eggs. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Freezing Can Preserve Semen from Cancer Patients Feb 7, 2009
A number of different techniques were employed including intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in vitro fertilization, cryo-embryo transfer and intrauterine insemination. In all, 25 children were born; 19 single infants and 3 sets of twins. (MEDLINEplus)
