At
Certificate Course
IUI & Stimulation
Faculty
• Dr. Sharda Jain
Prog. Director , Course Chair
• Dr Jyoti Agarwal
Director Courses Co- Chair
• Dr. Aruna saxena
Director Courses Co- Chair
• Dr. Jyoti Bhaskar
Director
• Dr. Abhishek Singh Parihar
Director
• Dr. Sushma Ved
Director
DR .ABHISHEK SINGH PARIHARDR .ABHISHEK SINGH PARIHAR
• FELLOWSHIP IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & IVF, CRAFT Hospital,Cochin
• Ultrasound training from Craft hospital, Cochin, Kerala
and Institute of Ultrasound Training, Delhi
• MS Obs & Gyne, RGUHS Bangalore (2008)
• MBBS Pondicherry University (2003)
AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST
• Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Andrology
Member :
• Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecological societies of India (FOGSI)
• Ghaziabad Obsterics and Gynecological society
• Gynecological Endocrine Society of India (GESI)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA), Ghaziabad branch
• Delhi Gynecologist’s Forum (DGF)
• Indian Fertility Society (IFS)
Invited as guest speaker at various societies & Conferences
Executive member, Ghaziabad Obs & Gynec Society
DR. ABHISHEK SINGH PARIHAR
M.S.( OBS & GYNAE), FELLOW REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE.
CONSULTANT : Life care IVF Center, New Delhi
Abalone Clinic, Maternity & Fertility Center,
NOIDA
• Infertility is defined classically as
the inability to conceive after 1
year of unprotected and regular
intercourse. This definition is
based on the cumulative
probability of pregnancy.
• IUI places sperm directly into the uterus and
therefore close to any egg(s).
• Less stressful, LESS invasive and expensive
than IVF and similar procedures. It is therefore
often used when a male partner is subfertile, or
when the reason for not becoming pregnant is
unknown.
• Oldest assisted reproductive technique
• Most widely used worldwide
• A I techniques were first investigated in the
17th
century, as a treatment for infertility related
to male sexual dysfunction (e.g. the inability to
ejaculate).
• Dutch scientists first reported conception
following artificial insemination in 1742, when they
successfully fertilised the eggs of fish, by
artificially inseminating female fish with fish sperm.
• Human insemination began in the late
18th
century
• Instrument called the Fecondateur, a syringe to
assist insemination, was developed in 1866.
As a technique:
•Direct intrauterine insemination (neat semen)
- Disadvantage:
- PG cramps
- Infection.
•Split ejaculate
•The advances in IVF, ET. reviving IUI.
History of IUI
Abandoned
(Stone et
al, 1986)
Advances in:-
• Progress in semen processing and sperm isolation
methods.
• Improved ovarian stimulation protocols (developed
primarily to meet IVF requirements) →↓ ↓side
effects.
IUI progress is due to
advances in IVF, ET.
Reviving the interest in IUI
+
Advantages of IUIAdvantages of IUI
•Bypass ( Vaginal acidity + cervical mucus
hostility)
•Deposition of a well prepared sperms as close as
possible to the oocytes (Short distance)
•Non invasive
•Inexpensive.
•Antenatal & perinatal complications ( similar to
pregnancies from normal S I)
• Patient selection and work-up
• Ovarian stimulation
• Monitoring of follicular growth and
endometrial development
• Timing of insemination
• Number of inseminations
• Semen preparation
• Insemination procedure
• Luteal support
 Age < 40 years
 Patient capable of spontaneous or induced
ovulation
 Atleast one patent fallopian tube with good
tubo- ovarian relationship
 Sperm count of more than 10 million/ml pre-
wash or a post-wash count of >3-5 million
motile sperms with percentage motility of
more than 40%
 Easy access to the uterine cavity via a
negotiable cervical canal
Controlled ovarian stimulation
along with intrauterine
insemination –effective form of
treatment - select group of couples.
• Male factor
• Female factor
• Subnormal semen parameters
Oligozoospermia, Asthenozoospermia,
Teratozoospermia, Hypospermia, Highly viscous
semen
• Retrograde ejaculation.
• Ejaculatory failure-
• Anatomical
• Neurological
• Psychological
• Drug induced
• Unexplained infertility
• Cervical factor ( Cervical mucus hostility,
poor cervical mucus ) , Antisperm antibodies
• Ovulatory dysfunction (ovulating but no
pregnancy and associated with male factor-
ESHRE/ASRM)
• Minimal to mild endometriosis
• Vaginismus
• Allergy to seminal plasma
• HIV serodiscordant couples
• Absentee husband
• Anti – neoplastic treatment
• Vasectomy
• Poor semen parameters
• Drug therapy
• Severe abnormal semen parameters ( OAT ).
• Azoospermia ( OA – CBAVD, NOA)
• Hereditary disease in male partner.
• Repeated failure at IVF/ICSI.
• Infectious disease in male partner( HIV).
• Severe Rh incompatibility
• Single Women
• Tubal pathology
• Genital tract infection
• Severe male factor infertility
• Severe endometriosis
• Genetic abnormality in husband
• Unexplained genital tract bleeding
• Older women more than 40 years
• Multiple failures at IUI
• Oral drugs
• Oral drugs with gonadotropins
• Gonadotropins alone
• Gonadotropins with Gnrh analogs
• Gonadotropins with Gnrh antagonists
• Anovulatory women –
Monofolliculogenesis.
• Ovulatory women – Super ovulation
to increase the chance of pregnancy as
more eggs will be available for the
sperms to fertilize.
• Maximizes conception- ideally
expressed as singleton live birth at term.
• Minimizes multiple pregnancy and OHSS.
• Avoiding risks of preterm delivery,
perinatal morbidity and mortality to the
neonate and risks to the mother from
OHSS
• HCG
• Gnrh AGONIST
• Recombinant HCG.
• Routine administration of HCG adds little
to improving conception rates .Indicated
only when absent or delayed ovulation or
for timing IUI or intercourse.
(Fertil steril 2007)
• Standard sperm wash
• Swim up
• Swim down method
• Density gradient
• Remove PG’s- cause uterine cramping.
• Semen mixed with buffered solution with
human serum albumin.
• Advanced preparation -selects motile &
superior quality sperm.
• Dead/ immotile/abnormal sperms- produce
10-15 times more Reactive oxygen species
than motile sperms.
• High level of ROS – reduces fertilization
 Threshold
 Pre wash
 Total count- 10 million
 Motility -30 %
 Total motile forms-
5 million
 Morphology - 5%
 8% VS 2.5% Pregnancy
rate per cycle
 Post wash
 4 – 5 million
 50 %
 Single IUI.
 36 hrs after HCG .
 After follicle rupture .
 Within 24 hrs of LH surge.
 Double IUI.
 At 24 and 48hrs after HCG adminstration.
 Day 6 and day 8 of last pill .
 NO statistical difference in pregnancy rates in
different timing regimens.
(Esra et al –Fert ster 2009)
• RATIONALE- increase opportunity for longer
fertilization period (22-47hrs).
• No clear benefit in terms of LBR.
(TafunBagis etal - Human Rep ,May 2010)
• Systematic review of 3 RCT- No difference.
(NICE guideline-fertility-2004)
• No clear benefit in terms of pregnancy rates.
(Meta analysis-Nikalaos-Fert stert Aug.2009.)
• Pre- ovulatory USG.
Fresh unwashed semen - 6-8 hrs before
ovulation.
Washed semen – No sooner than 4 hrs after
ovulation.
Cryopreserved semen – As close to
ovulation.
• LH testing kit.
Within 24 hrs of color change .
• Intra vaginal insemination
• Intra cervical insemination
• Intra uterine insemination
• Intra uterine tuboperitoneal insemination
• Direct intra peritoneal insemination
• Fallopian tube perfusion .
• The patient is positioned .
• Cervix exposed with cuscos bivalve
speculum, excessive vaginal secretions are
wiped away and the cervical os is cleansed
with the standard buffer solution using a
cotton swab.
• IUI cannula is flushed with 1-2 ml of flushing
media to wash away any toxic factors
present.
• Specimen ( 0.4- 0.5ml) drawn into the catheter
and syringe.
• The catheter is gently introduced into the cervix
to pass beyond cervical os until the catheter
enters the uterus.
• The catheter is advanced to a depth of at least
4cm but no more than 6cm to avoid trauma to
the endometrium
• When the catheter is in place and before
ejecting the specimen , the opened forceps is
positioned on either side of the cervix and the
opposing ends gently squeezed together with
just enough pressure to prevent fluid escaping .
• The specimen is slowly ejected from the
syringe.
• The air remaining in the syringe is
expressed as the catheter is withdrawn, to
form an air block in the cervix.
• Pressure on the forceps should be
maintained until the cramping subsides,
usually within one minute
15 min of bed rest after IUI has shown to
improve ongoing pregnancy and LBR
(RCT-Custers etal BMJ2009).
• Luteal support in IVF cycles is associated
with increased pregnancy rates
• Luteal support is necessary when Gnrh
agonist,hcg and antagonist is used.
• Luteal support in the form of various forms
of progesterone and HCG can be given
depending on the clinical situation.
• Oral dydrogesterone 10 mg BD from day
of IUI.
• Micronized progesterone 100 mg BD
vaginally.
• Inj. Hcg 3000 iu i.m. once every 3days.
• Role of estradiol is not clearly defined.
• 08 -14% per cycle for all causes of infertility.
• Semen parameters- Count , Motility and
Morphology
(Van et al—Fert & Ster 2001)
(Lee et al –Int.J.Andr,2002)
Factors affecting success ofFactors affecting success of
IUIIUI
Couple:
(Age, Duration of infertility, Cause of infertility, BMI).
Treatment:
•Semen processing technique.
•Protocol of COH.
•Timing of insemination.
• Age
• Semen source and quality
• No of follicles
• Reason for treatment
• Previous treatment cycles
• Failure of treatment
• Pelvic infection: 0.01-0.2%
• Uterine contractions and anaphylaxis
• OHSS < 1%
• Multiple pregnancy
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Miscarriages
• Pain and vaso vagal attack
CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION
While many gynecologists offer IUI office
procedure, many of them are not specialized
enough to provide a comprehensive service.
This means that:This means that:
1. Patients need to run from gynecologist to
ultrasound scan center to the lab.
2. Fragmented care because of poor coordination.
SOSO
An ideal clinic is that which offers
all the services under one roof.
Thank You
Say No
to
Cervical
Cancer

1 iui a z, including techniques of iui & lps Dr. Sharda jain & Team

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  • 2.
    Faculty • Dr. ShardaJain Prog. Director , Course Chair • Dr Jyoti Agarwal Director Courses Co- Chair • Dr. Aruna saxena Director Courses Co- Chair • Dr. Jyoti Bhaskar Director • Dr. Abhishek Singh Parihar Director • Dr. Sushma Ved Director
  • 3.
    DR .ABHISHEK SINGHPARIHARDR .ABHISHEK SINGH PARIHAR • FELLOWSHIP IN REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE & IVF, CRAFT Hospital,Cochin • Ultrasound training from Craft hospital, Cochin, Kerala and Institute of Ultrasound Training, Delhi • MS Obs & Gyne, RGUHS Bangalore (2008) • MBBS Pondicherry University (2003) AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST • Reproductive Medicine, IVF, Andrology Member : • Federation of Obstetrics and Gynecological societies of India (FOGSI) • Ghaziabad Obsterics and Gynecological society • Gynecological Endocrine Society of India (GESI) • Indian Medical Association (IMA), Ghaziabad branch • Delhi Gynecologist’s Forum (DGF) • Indian Fertility Society (IFS) Invited as guest speaker at various societies & Conferences Executive member, Ghaziabad Obs & Gynec Society
  • 4.
    DR. ABHISHEK SINGHPARIHAR M.S.( OBS & GYNAE), FELLOW REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE. CONSULTANT : Life care IVF Center, New Delhi Abalone Clinic, Maternity & Fertility Center, NOIDA
  • 5.
    • Infertility isdefined classically as the inability to conceive after 1 year of unprotected and regular intercourse. This definition is based on the cumulative probability of pregnancy.
  • 8.
    • IUI placessperm directly into the uterus and therefore close to any egg(s). • Less stressful, LESS invasive and expensive than IVF and similar procedures. It is therefore often used when a male partner is subfertile, or when the reason for not becoming pregnant is unknown.
  • 9.
    • Oldest assistedreproductive technique • Most widely used worldwide • A I techniques were first investigated in the 17th century, as a treatment for infertility related to male sexual dysfunction (e.g. the inability to ejaculate). • Dutch scientists first reported conception following artificial insemination in 1742, when they successfully fertilised the eggs of fish, by artificially inseminating female fish with fish sperm. • Human insemination began in the late 18th century • Instrument called the Fecondateur, a syringe to assist insemination, was developed in 1866.
  • 10.
    As a technique: •Directintrauterine insemination (neat semen) - Disadvantage: - PG cramps - Infection. •Split ejaculate •The advances in IVF, ET. reviving IUI. History of IUI Abandoned (Stone et al, 1986)
  • 11.
    Advances in:- • Progressin semen processing and sperm isolation methods. • Improved ovarian stimulation protocols (developed primarily to meet IVF requirements) →↓ ↓side effects. IUI progress is due to advances in IVF, ET. Reviving the interest in IUI +
  • 12.
    Advantages of IUIAdvantagesof IUI •Bypass ( Vaginal acidity + cervical mucus hostility) •Deposition of a well prepared sperms as close as possible to the oocytes (Short distance) •Non invasive •Inexpensive. •Antenatal & perinatal complications ( similar to pregnancies from normal S I)
  • 13.
    • Patient selectionand work-up • Ovarian stimulation • Monitoring of follicular growth and endometrial development • Timing of insemination • Number of inseminations • Semen preparation • Insemination procedure • Luteal support
  • 14.
     Age <40 years  Patient capable of spontaneous or induced ovulation  Atleast one patent fallopian tube with good tubo- ovarian relationship  Sperm count of more than 10 million/ml pre- wash or a post-wash count of >3-5 million motile sperms with percentage motility of more than 40%  Easy access to the uterine cavity via a negotiable cervical canal
  • 15.
    Controlled ovarian stimulation alongwith intrauterine insemination –effective form of treatment - select group of couples.
  • 16.
    • Male factor •Female factor
  • 17.
    • Subnormal semenparameters Oligozoospermia, Asthenozoospermia, Teratozoospermia, Hypospermia, Highly viscous semen • Retrograde ejaculation. • Ejaculatory failure- • Anatomical • Neurological • Psychological • Drug induced
  • 18.
    • Unexplained infertility •Cervical factor ( Cervical mucus hostility, poor cervical mucus ) , Antisperm antibodies • Ovulatory dysfunction (ovulating but no pregnancy and associated with male factor- ESHRE/ASRM) • Minimal to mild endometriosis • Vaginismus • Allergy to seminal plasma • HIV serodiscordant couples
  • 19.
    • Absentee husband •Anti – neoplastic treatment • Vasectomy • Poor semen parameters • Drug therapy
  • 20.
    • Severe abnormalsemen parameters ( OAT ). • Azoospermia ( OA – CBAVD, NOA) • Hereditary disease in male partner. • Repeated failure at IVF/ICSI. • Infectious disease in male partner( HIV). • Severe Rh incompatibility • Single Women
  • 21.
    • Tubal pathology •Genital tract infection • Severe male factor infertility • Severe endometriosis • Genetic abnormality in husband • Unexplained genital tract bleeding • Older women more than 40 years • Multiple failures at IUI
  • 22.
    • Oral drugs •Oral drugs with gonadotropins • Gonadotropins alone • Gonadotropins with Gnrh analogs • Gonadotropins with Gnrh antagonists
  • 23.
    • Anovulatory women– Monofolliculogenesis. • Ovulatory women – Super ovulation to increase the chance of pregnancy as more eggs will be available for the sperms to fertilize.
  • 24.
    • Maximizes conception-ideally expressed as singleton live birth at term. • Minimizes multiple pregnancy and OHSS. • Avoiding risks of preterm delivery, perinatal morbidity and mortality to the neonate and risks to the mother from OHSS
  • 25.
    • HCG • GnrhAGONIST • Recombinant HCG. • Routine administration of HCG adds little to improving conception rates .Indicated only when absent or delayed ovulation or for timing IUI or intercourse. (Fertil steril 2007)
  • 27.
    • Standard spermwash • Swim up • Swim down method • Density gradient
  • 28.
    • Remove PG’s-cause uterine cramping. • Semen mixed with buffered solution with human serum albumin. • Advanced preparation -selects motile & superior quality sperm. • Dead/ immotile/abnormal sperms- produce 10-15 times more Reactive oxygen species than motile sperms. • High level of ROS – reduces fertilization
  • 29.
     Threshold  Prewash  Total count- 10 million  Motility -30 %  Total motile forms- 5 million  Morphology - 5%  8% VS 2.5% Pregnancy rate per cycle  Post wash  4 – 5 million  50 %
  • 30.
     Single IUI. 36 hrs after HCG .  After follicle rupture .  Within 24 hrs of LH surge.  Double IUI.  At 24 and 48hrs after HCG adminstration.  Day 6 and day 8 of last pill .  NO statistical difference in pregnancy rates in different timing regimens. (Esra et al –Fert ster 2009)
  • 31.
    • RATIONALE- increaseopportunity for longer fertilization period (22-47hrs). • No clear benefit in terms of LBR. (TafunBagis etal - Human Rep ,May 2010) • Systematic review of 3 RCT- No difference. (NICE guideline-fertility-2004) • No clear benefit in terms of pregnancy rates. (Meta analysis-Nikalaos-Fert stert Aug.2009.)
  • 32.
    • Pre- ovulatoryUSG. Fresh unwashed semen - 6-8 hrs before ovulation. Washed semen – No sooner than 4 hrs after ovulation. Cryopreserved semen – As close to ovulation. • LH testing kit. Within 24 hrs of color change .
  • 33.
    • Intra vaginalinsemination • Intra cervical insemination • Intra uterine insemination • Intra uterine tuboperitoneal insemination • Direct intra peritoneal insemination • Fallopian tube perfusion .
  • 35.
    • The patientis positioned . • Cervix exposed with cuscos bivalve speculum, excessive vaginal secretions are wiped away and the cervical os is cleansed with the standard buffer solution using a cotton swab. • IUI cannula is flushed with 1-2 ml of flushing media to wash away any toxic factors present.
  • 36.
    • Specimen (0.4- 0.5ml) drawn into the catheter and syringe. • The catheter is gently introduced into the cervix to pass beyond cervical os until the catheter enters the uterus. • The catheter is advanced to a depth of at least 4cm but no more than 6cm to avoid trauma to the endometrium • When the catheter is in place and before ejecting the specimen , the opened forceps is positioned on either side of the cervix and the opposing ends gently squeezed together with just enough pressure to prevent fluid escaping .
  • 37.
    • The specimenis slowly ejected from the syringe. • The air remaining in the syringe is expressed as the catheter is withdrawn, to form an air block in the cervix. • Pressure on the forceps should be maintained until the cramping subsides, usually within one minute
  • 38.
    15 min ofbed rest after IUI has shown to improve ongoing pregnancy and LBR (RCT-Custers etal BMJ2009).
  • 39.
    • Luteal supportin IVF cycles is associated with increased pregnancy rates • Luteal support is necessary when Gnrh agonist,hcg and antagonist is used. • Luteal support in the form of various forms of progesterone and HCG can be given depending on the clinical situation.
  • 40.
    • Oral dydrogesterone10 mg BD from day of IUI. • Micronized progesterone 100 mg BD vaginally. • Inj. Hcg 3000 iu i.m. once every 3days. • Role of estradiol is not clearly defined.
  • 41.
    • 08 -14%per cycle for all causes of infertility. • Semen parameters- Count , Motility and Morphology (Van et al—Fert & Ster 2001) (Lee et al –Int.J.Andr,2002)
  • 42.
    Factors affecting successofFactors affecting success of IUIIUI Couple: (Age, Duration of infertility, Cause of infertility, BMI). Treatment: •Semen processing technique. •Protocol of COH. •Timing of insemination.
  • 43.
    • Age • Semensource and quality • No of follicles • Reason for treatment • Previous treatment cycles
  • 44.
    • Failure oftreatment • Pelvic infection: 0.01-0.2% • Uterine contractions and anaphylaxis • OHSS < 1% • Multiple pregnancy • Ectopic pregnancy • Miscarriages • Pain and vaso vagal attack
  • 45.
    CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION While many gynecologistsoffer IUI office procedure, many of them are not specialized enough to provide a comprehensive service. This means that:This means that: 1. Patients need to run from gynecologist to ultrasound scan center to the lab. 2. Fragmented care because of poor coordination. SOSO An ideal clinic is that which offers all the services under one roof.
  • 46.