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Treatment

IUI

Intrauterine insemination places prepared sperm into the uterus at the most fertile time of the cycle, so more sperm can reach the egg.

What is IUI?

IUI, or intrauterine insemination, is a simple, low-intervention treatment. Washed sperm is placed directly in the uterus close to ovulation, which shortens the distance the sperm has to travel to the egg.

Is IUI right for us?

IUI often makes sense for younger couples whose tubes are open and whose sperm counts are normal or mildly low. It’s usually more affordable and less demanding than IVF, so it can be a sensible place to start.

If IUI isn’t likely to work well for you, for example because of blocked tubes or very low sperm counts, Dr. Nimisha will say so clearly rather than lose valuable time.

Preparing for IUI

You’ll usually need a basic fertility evaluation first: hormone tests, an ultrasound, a check that your tubes are open and a semen analysis for your partner.

What to expect

The process, step by step

  1. 01

    Cycle monitoring

    Ultrasound scans follow how the egg is growing. Some cycles use mild tablets or injections to support ovulation.

  2. 02

    Trigger & timing

    Once the follicle is ready, we may give a trigger injection so the insemination can be timed accurately.

  3. 03

    Sperm preparation

    The semen sample is washed and concentrated in the lab, which takes about an hour or two.

  4. 04

    Insemination

    The prepared sperm is placed in the uterus through a soft, thin catheter. It takes a few minutes and you can go back to normal activities the same day.

Questions

About IUI

Does IUI hurt?

Most women feel only mild discomfort, similar to a routine pelvic exam. No anaesthesia is needed.

How many IUI cycles should we try?

This depends on age and the cause of infertility. Many couples try three or four cycles before considering IVF, but we'll review progress with you after each cycle.

Do my tubes need to be open for IUI?

Yes. IUI depends on the egg and sperm meeting in the fallopian tube, so at least one healthy, open tube is needed. We check this before starting.

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