Infertility Treatment

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Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a form of assisted human reproduction. During Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), your doctor will place washed, prepared sperm into your uterus (womb) and near to your egg at your time of ovulation. This procedure is often combined with fertility drugs to increase your chances of conceiving.

What is an Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) fertility treatment?

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a fertility treatment that uses a catheter to place a number of washed sperm directly into the uterus. The goal of Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is to increase the number of sperm that reach the fallopian tubes and subsequently increase the chance of fertilization.

When is Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) used?
The most common reasons for Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) are a low sperm count or decreased sperm mobility.

However, Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) may be selected as a fertility treatment for any of the following conditions as well:

• Unexplained infertility
• A hostile cervical condition, including cervical mucus problems
• Cervical scar tissue from past procedures which may hinder the sperms’ ability to enter the uterus
• Ejaculation dysfunction

Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is not recommended for the following patients:

• Women who have severe disease of the fallopian tubes
• Women with a history of pelvic infections
• Women with moderate to severe endometriosis