Assisted conception

Question 1

What are the 6 indications for IUI?

Answer 1

1. Unexplained infertility
2. Mild endometriosis
3. Mild male factor infertility
4. Disability that prevents vaginal intercourse
5. Conditions that require specific consideration in relation to methods of conception, e.g. sperm washing for HIV
6. Donor insemination.

Question 2

What are the 6 indications for IVF?

Answer 2

1. Tubal factor
2. Anovulatory (unresponsive to ovulation induction)
3. Endometriosis
4. Mild male factor
5. Unexplained infertility
6. History of genetic diseases (for PGD, not infertility problems)

Question 3

What are the 4 indications for ICSI?

Answer 3

1. Male factor
2. Thawed eggs (e.g. frozen oocytes before chemotherapy)
3. Surgically retrieved sperm
4. Previous failed fertilisation