Here are the key differences between IVF and IUI Procedure Complexity IVF: More complex, involving ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, fertilization in a lab, and embryo transfer. IUI: Simpler, involving monitoring ovulation and directly inserting sperm into the uterus. Steps Involved IVF: Multiple steps including hormonal treatment, egg retrieval, lab fertilization, and embryo culture. IUI: Fewer steps, mainly timing ovulation and inseminating sperm. Indications IVF: Used for blocked fallopian tubes, severe male factor infertility, endometriosis, unexplained infertility, and when other treatments have failed. IUI: Used for mild male factor infertility, unexplained infertility, and cervical mucus problems. Success Rates IVF: Generally higher success rates, especially in younger women and less severe infertility issues. IUI: Lower success rates compared to IVF, particularly for older women or more severe infertility issues. Cost IVF: More expensive due to advanced technology and multiple procedural steps. IUI: Less costly, making it more accessible for many couples. Invasiveness IVF: More invasive due to the egg retrieval procedure. IUI: Less invasive, as it only involves inserting sperm with a catheter.

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) vs. IUI (Intrauterine Insemination): What Are the Differences?

IVF (In Vitro Fertilization): IVF begins with ovarian stimulation, where the woman receives hormonal treatments to produce multiple eggs.  When the eggs reach maturity, a small surgical incision is used to remove them from the ovaries. After that, sperm are added to these eggs in a lab setting.The more involved process of IVF involves multiple phases, such as the harvesting of eggs and the transfer of embryos. It is used to treat a variety of infertility conditions, including endometriosis, severe male factor infertility, blocked fallopian tubes, infertility that is unexplained, and situations in which other treatments have failed.IVF often has greater success rates than IUI, particularly for women under 35 and in cases where there are no serious underlying medical conditions. However, because IVF requires numerous steps and complex equipment, it is more expensive.<a href="https://bhlcmedical.com/article/in-vitro-fertilization-ivf/">For more information please check our overview of IVF.</a> IUI (Intrauterine Insemination): IUI is a less complicated process. The first step is keeping an eye on the woman&#x27;s ovulation cycle, which may involve taking medicine to increase the production of eggs. A concentrated sample of sperm is directly injected to the woman&#x27;s uterus during the ovulation period. The process increases the likelihood of fertilization by bringing the sperm and egg closer together.IUI has lower success rates than IVF, but IUI is more affordable than IVF, which makes it a more viable choice for a lot of couples.

It also suppresses stress hormones like cortisol. These effects are associated with better mood, less physical pain, lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system, lower stress levels and depression rates. Positive psychology considers the tendency to laugh and the sense of humor to be one of the 24 fundamental strengths a person can have.Moreover, laughing with other people increases social connectedness and bonds, as well as strengthens relationships. At the same time, it makes the person feel more comfortable by improving the sense of security and safety.Many researchers state that the body cannot distinguish between fake (simulated) or real (spontaneous) laughter. This indicates that you can benefit even by forcing yourself to laugh.

Laughing Protects Your Body and Mental Health

Laughing changes the activity of hormones such as endorphins, dopamine and serotonin. When you laugh, your intake of oxygen-rich air increases, your heart, lungs and muscles are stimulated, which increases the endorphins released by your brain. Being a natural pain reliever, this hormone helps you experience less physical pain, feel better and enjoy life more.From Lynn University in Florida, Dr. According to Matt Bellace, laughter releases the neurotransmitter dopamine, which acts as a reward for the brain, creates a sense of euphoria and plays a crucial role in your motivation to continue the behavior.Laughter also has a similar effect to antidepressants. Laughing activates the release of the neurotransmitter serotonin, the same brain chemical that is affected by SSRIs, the most common types of antidepressants.

What are the Types of Dysbiosis? There are three types of dysbiosis. In most cases, you can have all three types. This is not a rare condition. The types of dysbiosis are as follows:<ul><li>Type 1. This type of dysbiosis occurs when the number of beneficial bacteria in your intestines decreases.</li><li>Type 2. It develops when there is too much growth of harmful bacteria in your stomach.</li><li>Type 3. It occurs when you lose your microbiome diversity. This means that you lose both good and bad bacteria in your stomach.</li></ul>Research shows that you may be more likely to have stomach problems when your gut microbiome is out of balance. At the same time, studies have also shown that dysbiosis is linked to IBD. For all these reasons, improving the gut should be at the top of the action plan in the treatment of both intestinal diseases and chronic diseases.

What is Gut Dysbiosis?

The intestines contain trillions of microorganisms that compose the gut microbiome. This intestinal flora consisting of bacteria, fungi and viruses directly affects our health. Bacteria in the gastrointestinal system; They are divided into two as beneficial bacteria and harmful bacteria. Beneficial bacteria help digest what we eat, produce vitamins, keep inflammation in balance, detoxify toxins, produce energy for intestinal cells, regulate cholesterol metabolism, maintain ideal PH balance, strengthen immune function and many more. Harmful bacteria, on the other hand, produce toxins and starch fermentation that cause bloating and gas formation. These bacteria tend to travel to different parts of the intestines and move to other places, such as the stomach and small intestine. When the number of harmful bacteria increases (when you use too many antibiotics, do not consume fibre-containing foods and consume too much sugar, which is one of the food sources of harmful bacteria), this balance is disturbed. This imbalance in the intestine is called &#x27;dysbiosis&#x27;. In the presence of dysbiosis, we become vulnerable to many diseases. When the intestinal microbiome loses bacterial diversity, the risk of developing a chronic disease increases. In addition, the decrease in intestinal bacteria with age can contribute to the development of dysbiosis. Dysbiosis interferes with healthy immune system activity in several different ways. Harmful bacteria produce many harmful toxins, including lipopolysaccharides (LPS toxins). Both the bad bacteria and these toxic by-products disrupt the structure of the protective lining inside the intestines. The job of the intestinal lining is to keep pathogens and toxins safely locked away in the gut while allowing nutrients to enter the bloodstream. But when bad bacteria, LPS toxins and other harmful compounds attack, the intestinal barrier is damaged and these compounds enter the bloodstream. From there they can reach any part of your body and pose a serious threat to your health. Your immune system recognises these threats and starts to mount a response. It uses inflammation as one of its main defence tools. If new threats are constantly leaking through the intestinal barrier, your immune system cannot stop its response. This leads to systemic and prolonged inflammation, which is the root cause of many autoimmune and chronic conditions.

First Contact

After examining the information about your medical history, it is decided whether you are suitable for the desired procedure.

After you contact us, our medical advisor will request some medical information from you. After reviewing this information, our doctor will decide whether you are suitable for the requested procedure and inform you of the points you should pay attention to before coming for your treatment. Then, a special treatment program will be determined for you and the steps you need to follow before and after this treatment program will be presented to you in detail.

Planning

A special treatment program is determined for you, and the steps you need to follow before and after are presented to you.

You will be informed about the transfer times related to the treatment plan you have requested, duration of hospital stay, hotel stay, the doctor who will perform the procedure, post-procedure examination, information about our interpreter who will accompany you in all your steps, the medications you need to use after the operation and the fee information covering this whole process. If you approve this treatment plan, the necessary appointments will be made.

Transport

Arrangements will be made for all your necessary needs such as transfer, hotel and translator, and you will receive all the information two weeks before your arrival.

If you approve the treatment plan and agreement presented to you, our medical advisor will make arrangements for all your necessary needs such as hospital, hotel, doctor, transfer, interpreter. He/she will send you all the necessary information two weeks before your arrival. Our medical advisor will meet you at the airport with a board with your name on it and personally settle you in your hotel. Likewise, he/she will drop you off at the airport on your way back and accompany you on all transfers between the hospital and the hotel. He/she will do all the paperwork that needs to be done at the hospital and hotel for you.

Treatment

Before and after the treatment, you will be examined by the doctor. Hospital stay or discharge procedures will be performed after the treatment.

You will be examined by your doctor before the treatment. Then, your preoperative tests and blood tests will be performed. After being examined again at the end of the treatment, hospitalization or discharge procedures will be carried out. Necessary information about the procedure will be sent to the patient after the treatment. After the treatment, the patient will be informed by our health consultant about the medications and all the necessary apparatus. Our interpreter will accompany you during all these processes.

Follow-up

In order to keep the healing process and general condition under control, the patient will be contacted at specified intervals and all necessary follow-ups will be made.

Our medical consultant will contact the patient at specified intervals to keep the patient's recovery process and general condition under control and will make all necessary follow-ups. In this process, the necessary information will be given to our patient to prevent any possible complications. If any complications occur, our health consultant will make the necessary referrals.

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