Einstein International Journal Organization(EIJO)

Abstract

Infertility is defined as failure to conceive after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. It affects 10-15% of couples of reproductive age group. Infertility can be due to either partner or both. Overall ,an etiology for infertility can be found in 80% of cases with an even distribution of male and female factors, including couples with multiple factors. A primary diagnosis of male factor is made approximately 25% of cases. Ovulatory dysfunction and tubal /peritoneal factors comprises of majority of female factor infertility. In 15% to 25% of infertile couples the aetiology cannot be found and diagnosis of infertility is made. IUI (INTRAUTERINE INSEMINATION) OR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION is a treatment that involves placing sperm inside a woman’s uterus to falicitate fertilization. The goal is to increase the number of sperms that reaches the fallopian tube and increasing the chances of fertilization.

The ancient system of Unani medicine advocated variety of medication, which provides good results without any harmful effect. Reasons such as weight, diet, smoking, other substance abuse, environmental pollutants, infections, medical conditions, medications and family medical history could affect conception in couples

IUI: It is one of the simplest and earliest  assisted reproductive technologies (ART).  It is a form of  ILAJ BIT TADBIR where the sperm from the partner is inserted with a syringe into woman’s uterus during ovulation to increase the probability  that fertilization would occur. As we are not doing treatment with some medicine but with a tadbir, it can rightly be said as Ilaj bit tadbir in Unani system of medicines.This is relative simple method and this is most effective method for couples with male infertility problems. It is less invasive and less expensive option compared to in vitro fertilization(IVF).Contrary to IVF/ICSI methods, IUI is easy to perform, inexpensive and offers particular advantage such as minimal equipment required, an easy technique to learn, being less invasive with a reduced psychological burden on the couple when compared to IVF/ICSI.

The methods and indication are discussed in full length paper.

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