Couples always raise a concern regarding fertility issues. It isn’t always possible to get what you want from life. Nothing is better for a couple than watching their little ones run around the house. Life may play different tricks on you before finally giving you what you want.
At Aastha Fertility, infertile couples are usually offered fertility treatments, including IUI and IVF, after they are diagnosed with fertility issues. Unlike IVF, which involves taking out the eggs from the female’s reproductive organ and fertilizing the eggs with the sperm in vitro before transferring the embryos back, IUI does not require the removal of the eggs from the female’s reproductive organ. As well it does not use in vitro fertilization.
Many women conceiving through IUI or IVF have given up on delivering a baby naturally. The rumors and the misleading information have made 85% of the IUI Mothers believe that natural delivery is impossible for them. Aastha Fertility’s Director & IVF specialist, Dr. Namita Kotia, says, “How you conceive does not have any effect on how you deliver a baby.”
Is Normal Delivery Possible After IUI?
A woman’s method of achieving pregnancy does not determine the mode of delivery, i.e., normal delivery or cesarean section.
There is no difference between an IUI pregnancy and a natural pregnancy when it comes to delivery, and there is a possibility that due to some risk factors, a C-section may be necessary due to complications that may even occur with natural conception and not because of IUI. So without any risk factors, you can safely have a normal delivery after the IUI procedure.
How Soon After An IUI Do Pregnancy Symptoms Appear?
Symptoms of pregnancy may appear in some women soon after IUI treatment. Typically, this is caused by the intake of drugs containing progesterone, which causes tenderness, bloating, and fatigue in the breasts.
Generally, it usually takes two weeks for actual pregnancy symptoms to appear.
Symptoms to watch for after IUI treatment are:
- Spotting
When you start looking for signs of pregnancy, any sight of blood can be alarming. It is natural for some cells in the uterus to become dislodged from the lining when a blastocyst implants. After missed periods, these cells can appear as a slight bleed or stain. These spotting will often be light brown or light pink rather than the red as a regular menstrual period.
- Cramping can be confusing.
It is commonly reported that around a third of women experience cramping following IUI. Cramps can sometimes signal an impending period. Some women may feel a pinching or tingling sensation in the lower abdomen.
- Traditional signs of pregnancy apply.
An IUI procedure will likely produce many of the same signs of early pregnancy as a traditional pregnancy. For example, exhaustion, upset stomach, bloating, and breast tenderness can all be signs of pregnancy. However, these symptoms vary in every woman and may not be consistent. You can confirm if these signs are real by taking an accurate pregnancy test.
- Discharge is normal
Any discharge after IUI can lead to questions. However, vaginal discharge after the IUI treatment is widespread. Typically, this discharge is cervical mucus dislodged during the procedure and is nothing to worry about.
- A feeling of breast tenderness
During pregnancy and ovulation, estrogen and progesterone are responsible for breast tenderness. Breast soreness is also caused by increased blood flow and fat accumulation when breasts are getting ready to produce milk.
Can IVF produce a normal delivery?
Normal delivery in IVF procedures is the most critical issue and cause of concern among those individuals who undergo the first round of IVF. It is usually considered an alien, unnatural concept since conception doesn’t occur inside the body. Many countries still view it as taboo, even though acceptance has slowly grown. Although it might seem frightening, the natural delivery and IVF processes are similar.
As for the question of whether a normal delivery is possible with IVF, the answer is yes. This process is similar to how a woman gives birth naturally. The remaining methods are identical, except for some factors that must be kept in mind for the baby and the mother.
Many women experience complications sometimes, which leads to opting for a C-SECTION.
Do IUIs cause birth defects?
It is generally believed that certain fluids are present in the cervix during a normal pregnancy which checks for good-quality sperm. Since all of this was created by God, there are fewer birth defects seen in natural pregnancies. Using sperm washing and analysis techniques, more healthy sperm are injected into the uterine cavity during IUI. Therefore, there is no increase in congenital disabilities compared to a normal pregnancy. Thanks to new reproductive technology and available systems, it is possible to inject good sperm into the uterus every time. Therefore, after IUI, there is a lower risk of congenital disabilities during pregnancy.
Conclusion
It would be best if you chose an experienced and qualified doctor and a clinic with a stellar level of success when it comes to IVF and normal delivery. Namita Kotia, director of Aastha Fertility Care, is a senior gynecologist and specialist who can advise you about IVF and normal delivery procedures. Every couple experiencing issues with IUI & IVF pregnancy and normal delivery can get impeccable infertility treatment at the clinic using IVF and other assisted reproductive technology (ART). Consult fertility experts at Aastha Fertility Center now to get the best assistance, helping their patients throughout the fertility treatment for a positive outcome.
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