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A 37-year-old male asked:
Is it worthwhile to do a 5th iui with unexplained infertility? wife 34 years old and sperm counts are high.
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Dr. Kent Childsanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Iui : depends on whether her follicles are adequate. IUI basically bypasses the vagina,cervix and allow a higher volume or count in the uterus. After 3-4 IUI sometimes might consider ruling out endometriosis etc as a cause which may require a laparoscopy. Or in vitro fertilization. Has her antimullerian hormone been checked as well bc of age.
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Dr. Ipe Kalathooranswered
Internal Medicine 19 years experience
Pregnancy: Success rates vary so cannot tell.
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Dr. Jamil Mrouehanswered
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