If conception challenges persist despite timed intercourse, IUI offers a gentle boost—and DPC ensures this fertility treatment is guided by expertise, precise timing, and compassionate care.
IUI involves placing washed sperm directly into the uterus during ovulation, enhancing chances by:
Bypassing cervical barriers: For hostile cervical mucus.
Concentrating motile sperm: Especially helpful for mild male factor infertility.
Timing with ovulation: Using clomiphene, letrozole, or trigger shots.
Key facts for patients:
Uses: Unexplained infertility, mild male factor, cervical issues.
Safety: Low-risk; mild cramping or infection possible.
Costs: DPC offers transparent pricing; traditional IUI averages 300–1,000 USD per cycle.
Risks of delayed treatment:
Age-related decline in fertility.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) transforms fertility care with personalized, patient-first support:
Ovulation tracking: Ultrasounds and LH surge detection for optimal insemination timing.
Medication management: Prescribe letrozole or gonadotropins to stimulate follicles.
Sperm preparation: Coordinate with andrology labs for sperm washing.
Lifestyle counseling: Recommend Mediterranean diet, CoQ10, stress reduction.
Comorbid condition management: Address PCOS, thyroid disorders, or diabetes.
Partner involvement: Semen analysis and lifestyle adjustments for male partners.
24/7 access: Address medication side effects (e.g., hot flashes) promptly.
Mental health resources: Connect with therapists specializing in infertility.
Cost transparency: Bundle monitoring, insemination, and meds into one fee.
Case 1: Emma, 32, with unexplained infertility
Emma’s DPC team performed 3 IUIs with letrozole, resulting in a healthy pregnancy.
Case 2: John and Maria, 35, with mild male factor
DPC coordinated sperm washing + IUI, achieving success on the second cycle.
Q: How many IUI cycles should we try?
A: 3–6 cycles; DPC reviews progress monthly to adjust plans.
Q: Can IUI use donor sperm?
A: Yes. DPC connects you with cryobanks and legal advisors.
Q: What’s the success rate per cycle?
A: 10–20%, depending on age and fertility factors.
Q: Are fertility medications included?
A: Yes. DPC prescribes and manages letrozole, Clomid, or trigger shots.
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) emphasizes individualized protocols. DPC delivers by:
Slashing wait times: 90% start IUI within 1 menstrual cycle vs. 3+ months traditionally.
Improving outcomes: Lifestyle changes boost success rates by 30%.
Cutting costs: Members save 500–2,000 USD annually through bundled care.
IUI in a DPC setting isn’t just a medical procedure—it’s a carefully orchestrated journey toward parenthood. With DPC, you gain a partner who optimizes every factor, from ovulation timing to emotional well-being, ensuring each cycle brings you closer to holding your baby. No assembly-line clinics, no financial surprises—just compassionate expertise that nurtures hope with every insemination.
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