IUI is a simple office procedure that places sperm, collected from the partner and processed in the laboratory, into the uterine cavity
The “washing” of sperm in the lab removes seminal fluid and concentrates the sperm
Placing the sperm higher into the uterine cavity bypasses the cervix and makes the passage to the fallopian tubes much shorter. The goal is to increase the chance that more sperm will encounter the egg
Who Can Benefit from IUI
IUI can help couples when
There are minor abnormalities in the sperm analysis such as concentration, motility, and morphology or shapes of the sperm
Male partner has difficulty ejaculating
The male partner has frozen sperm obtained prior to surgery or treatment for diseases like testicular cancer
IUI is often considered as the first line of treatment for unexplained infertility, mild endometriosis, or mild male factor infertility