What is intrauterine insemination (IUI) and how does it work?
Intrauterine insemination (IUI) involves a laboratory procedure to separate fast moving sperm from slower or non-moving sperm.
The fast moving sperm are then placed into the woman’s womb close to the time of ovulation when the egg is released from the ovary in the middle of the monthly cycle.
Is IUI for me?
IUI may be beneficial if:
- you have unexplained infertility
- you have ovulation problems
- there are minor sperm parameter problems
- you do not have any known fertility problems but may not have a male partner and are trying for a baby using donated sperm.