IUI: What to Expect

IUI success rates and factors affecting outcomes vs natural conception

IUI success rates and factors affecting outcomes vs natural conception

What IUI changes compared with natural conception In natural conception, sperm are deposited in the vagina during intercourse and must pass through cervical mucus, enter the uterus, reach the fallopian tube, and encounter an ovulated egg. This is biologically efficient for many couples, but it relies on good timing, adequate sperm number and motility, receptive […]

Intrauterine insemination (IUI): procedure and when it is recommended

Intrauterine insemination (IUI): procedure and when it is recommended

What intrauterine insemination is Intrauterine insemination is a form of assisted conception in which sperm is prepared in a laboratory and then inserted into the uterine cavity using a fine catheter. Unlike intercourse or intracervical insemination, IUI bypasses the vagina and cervix. This can be useful when cervical mucus, timing, sperm motility, donor sperm logistics, […]